Many scientists and researchers are among the millions of Ukrainians who have fled their country since the Russian invasion. The U.S. National Academy of Sciences has launched a new initiative to help these researchers and their families resettle in Poland.

The National Academy of Medicine has selected 11 professionals for the 2022 class of the NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence program, which supports the scholars in a one-year, part-time experience to advance their diagnostic skills, reduce diagnostic errors that lead to patient harm, and accelerate their career development as national leaders in this field.

The U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the Polish Academy of Sciences brought together leaders from the National Academy of Sciences Ukraine and several other national academies for a meeting in Warsaw to identify concrete actions the international science community can take to support Ukrainian researchers and science capabilities.

The National Academies’ Gulf Research Program (GRP) today announced the addition of six colleges and universities to the Gulf Scholars Program (GSP), a five-year, $12.7 million pilot program that prepares undergraduate students to address the most pressing environmental, health, energy, and infrastructure challenges in the Gulf of Mexico region.

Nearly 100 students, faculty, and other experts recently gathered online for the first-ever Fall Forum of the Gulf Scholars Program, a pilot program of the National Academies’ Gulf Research Program aimed at preparing undergraduate students to address environmental, health, energy, and infrastructure challenges in the Gulf of Mexico region.

The world needs more cybersecurity professionals – here are three great ways to give you an ‘in’ to the ever-growing and rewarding security industry

The ruling by U.S. District Judge John Koeltl in Manhattan on Friday came in a closely watched lawsuit that tested the ability of Internet Archive to lend out the works of writers and publishers protected by U.S. copyright laws.

"Promising" and "remarkable" are two words U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory scientist Javier Vela uses to describe recent research results on organolead mixed-halide perovskites.

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The Indian government is expected to propose a penalty of up to Rs 500 crore for violations of the Digital India Bill. The bill would authorize government agencies to monitor and collect traffic data to enhance cyber security. The proposed Digital India Authority would handle grievances and determine the penalty amount based on factors such as the gravity of the breach and the number of affected users.

A study, by San Diego Zoo Global conservationists, released this week (Sept. 12, 2016) is shedding new light on how scientists evaluate polar bear diet and weight loss during their fasting season. On average, a polar bear loses up to 30 percent of its total body mass while fasting during the open-water season. Although some scientists previously believed land-based foods could supplement the bears' nutritional needs until the sea ice returns, a new study published in the scientific journal Physiological and Biochemical Zoology has revealed that access to terrestrial food is not sufficient to reduce the rate of body mass loss for fasting polar bears.

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Valrhona marks a milestone in chocolate-making with AMATIKA 46%, the first vegan Grand Cru chocolate available for both pastry chefs and home gourmets.

Chocolate Academy, Cacao Barry, and Callebaut have announced the latest additions to the Ambassador team.

The Barry Callebaut Group officially inaugurated its Chocolate Academy Center in Casablanca, Morocco.

As customers’ need for inspiration, innovation, and speed-to-market take precedence in today’s dynamic chocolate market, Cargill’s House of Chocolate provides them with a collaborative, end-to-end customer experience.

After reaching out to all customers supplied with impacted chocolate products, Barry Callebaut can confirm, based on its internal investigation, that no affected chocolate products by the Salmonella-positive production lot in Wieze, Belgium, entered the retail food chain.

Consumers look for healthier chocolate products, while still indulging. 

The Ontario factory will produce sugar-free, high protein, and other specialty chocolate products.

The Swiss manufacturer has introduced two products developed under the Cocoa Cultivation & Craft principle, which aims to coax out the nuances of flavor during the cultivation, fermentation, and roasting processes.

Blue Diamond's first-ever chocolate-covered product line boasts half the sugar of the average chocolate-covered almonds.

The chips use high-quality, free of palm oil chocolate, ensuring an ethical snacking experience.

Guittard Couverture showcases the brand's commitment to providing customers with premium chocolate in enhanced, sustainable packaging.

Snack and bakery producers innovate in ways that fulfill consumers’ interest in healthy indulgence.

The brand is introducing new flavors across categories and dayparts, including April's pancake of the month and new Sonic the Hedgehog partnership.

The ready-to-eat snack consists of air-popped corn with a chocolate-flavored coating.

Churro Chocolate Caliente Palomitaz includes cocoa powder, chili powder, cinnamon sugar, and sea salt.

Through the years, an overall shift toward clean eating has generally benefited the snack and granola bars market, encouraging consumers to reach for bars instead of candy, cake, cookies, and other snacks.

Dark chocolate ganache is now available in 8-pound, flexible pouches for chefs nationwide.

The pineapple chips are part of the brand's new Crispy Crunchy Dried Fruit Chip collection, and the chocolate-covered macadamias are part of a revamp to its chocolate portfolio.

The launches include Kids Bread, Rolls, and two Classic Bread items.

The bread brand is aimed at the BFY market with zero added sugar, non-GMO ingredients, and high fiber content.

The retailer’s new line includes snacks, desserts, beverages, and other items.

Oladito Organic Tortillas are available in three varieties: Organic Traditional Flour, Organic Whole Wheat, and Organic Jalapeño.

Merit Functional Foods, a solutions-based plant protein company, is pleased to announce that its new 94,000 square-foot facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is fully scaled to supply food and beverage customers with the highest purity pea and canola proteins available for use in plant-based applications.

The collection includes chocolate-covered pretzels, graham crackers, and sandwich cookies, plus strawberry delights and Linzer cookies filled with raspberry jam. 

Each tin includes four 3-oz. bags of chocolate-covered grahams, chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolate caramel bites with pretzel crunch, and caramels with sea salt.

Bonnie & Pop has consumers covered for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa gifting options.

Diamond of California, the century-old producer of “Made for Homemade” specialty nuts, has announced the launch of a new chocolate flavor, of their ready-to-use Nut Pie Crusts, available now on both store shelves nationwide, and online with Amazon. 

This week's Fun Friday includes a Big League Chew bobblehead, M&M's x Kate Spade collab, National Chocolate Day deals with Kinder and Fannie May, some fun Halloween stats from NCA, and National Tavern-Style Pizza Day.

LUNA, a Clif Bar & Co. brand, has expanded its product portfolio with three decadent dark chocolate flavors.

2foods will be showcasing its Nexty Award Finalist, Gâteau Chocolate at Expo West.

Chocolate is a treat that will never go out of style—whether it’s a consumer purchasing it for their own consumption, or perhaps as a gift for friends or family, it is a well-loved dessert. 

Muffin brand rereleases limited-edition flavor for spring and summer snacking.

The launch follows more than 10 years of research and development at DSM to unlock the healthy protein from the canola seed and produce it at scale for the food industry.

The bite-size cookies are coated in Belgian chocolate and available in two flavors.

The foundation is honoring six students with $5,000 PACK EXPO scholarships.

The dark chocolate mini chips, available for commercial baking as well as home baking, contain no refined cane sugar.

International Molasses (IM) has introduced CaneRite Panela, an all-natural, free-flowing powder sweetener made from the freshly squeezed juice of the entire sugar cane plant.

The cookie mix is the newest product in the brand's lineup of plant-based, gluten-free baking mixes.

A modern twist on Grandma’s classic recipe, the bar includes chewy gluten-free oats and chunky organic chocolate chips.

The launch capitalizes on rising trends in brownie consumption and gluten-free treats.