As the number of cases of COVID-19 reached about 4.5 million worldwide last week, an international virtual conference explored how science, technology, and innovation (STI) can respond to the global crisis – and continue to drive progress toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Guidelines about feeding children under the age of 2 are generally consistent, but there are some inconsistencies, such as the minimum recommended age to which breastfeeding should be continued, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Disease surveillance, testing, and contact tracing are among the best public health tools available to protect ourselves and our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, said panelists during a recent COVID-19 Conversations webinar, hosted by the National Academy of Medicine and American Public Health Association.

A new rapid expert consultation from a standing committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examines four topics related to the use and interpretation of COVID-19 diagnostic tests.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a harsh light on the consequences of chronic underinvestment in public health, and the limited recognition of its role. Unless there is a crisis, it is not always obvious that public health is “always on,” working quietly in the background on chronic disease prevention, vital statistics, sanitation, safe water, safe food, occupational diseases and injury, and infection control.

Two new rapid expert consultations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offer lessons learned from the 2020 fall semester regarding COVID-19 testing and guidance on student behavior, as college administrators plan for the 2021 spring semester.

The current body of evidence on dementia care does not reflect the experiences of diverse populations, including people of different races, ethnicities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Since the start of the pandemic, 2.5 million women have departed from the job market. A new rapid expert consultation says direct financial support, greater access to male-dominated jobs, and investing in child care can encourage women to return to the post-COVID workforce.

The National Assessment of Educational Progress — which produces the “Nation’s Report Card” and other critical education data — should make changes to understand and reduce its costs and open the door to innovation.

Testing for exposure to PFAS — chemicals used in a broad range of consumer products for decades — should be offered to patients who are likely to have a history of elevated exposure. A new report provides advice to the CDC on how clinicians can interpret test results and deliver follow-up care.

HCLTech said the lab is scalable to test millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequency 5G infrastructure to help OEMs and telecom service providers quickly and accurately measure critical parameters.

In order to take on the professional social networking platform LinkedIn, Twitter appears to be working on a job posting feature that will allow verified organisations to post job listings on their profiles

An international group of biologists is calling for data collection on a global scale to improve forecasts of how climate change affects animals and plants.

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Managers in Industry 4.0 will need risk management skills, says Rekha Sethi, director-general of AIMA

Amazon's shares were 1.2% higher at $128.84 in early afternoon trading.

Fortress Technology recently released a new suite that will add to the company’s Contact Reporter turnkey package.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to correspond with Matt Parry, founder and CEO, Good Crisp Co., about immunity-boosting snacks.

Flavorchem began building its Sensory Department after the 2020 opening of the SRS Center for Taste Innovation at their Downers Grove campus. 

The Hormel-owned snack brand has installed solar panels to boosts its sustainability.

Heat and Control has chosen SNAXPO 2019, their 55thyear as an exhibitor, to introduce their latest snack processing innovation, the new Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR).

An interview with DSM about immunity, boosting the health appeal of baked goods, and Omega-3s.

I am 100% sure that you have received a load of “must-have” nutritional advice. The overload of life lessons like this can be quite overwhelming, not to mention scary. I used to go to bed at night questioning my nutrition skills, thinking about how in the world I missed the research proving all of those theories. Well, a quick search or even a phone call to mom (or grams), proved false.

Multiple prevailing trends at the consumer and regulatory levels will factor into the business concerns of the bakery industry over the coming year. These include product-development dynamics like non-GMO, nutritional labeling, transparency and food safety—all of which have the potential to positively influence overall shopper perceptions related to bread and the other baked goods that play a part of dietary patterns.

Nestled within a 20-year-old home deep in the heart of Klein, Texas, the Stansifer family encountered a common homeowner problem: a painfully long three-to-five-minute wait for hot water whenever they turned on a faucet.

Dairy farming is vital for rural communities and household nutrition. Durable materials like REHAU PEXa plumbing systems are essential for dairy barn construction. Three WRC dairy barn projects feature these systems.

Lead contamination in drinking water poses serious health risks, and even low levels of lead exposure can cause permanent cognitive, academic and behavioral difficulties in children.

This facility marks NSF's first laboratory within continental Europe, offering in-house certification testing for NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 (Drinking Water Chemicals – Health Effects) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 (Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects) standards.

These changes will unify the Conformity Assessment Group, merging testing and certification services under one roof to provide consistent, gold standard- level customer service across all departments and all office locations.

Find out about piping options for retrofitting an air-to-water heat pump into an existing hydronic system.

Metsä Board will write down the costs of the pre-engineering, in total approximately EUR 8 million, treated as an investment, as an item affecting comparability in the January-March 2024 operating result.

It’s déjà vu all over again” is a famous quote by the late, great Yogi Berra. I’ve lived this scenario, and I’m betting you have, too. I’m talking about callbacks — the woe of the contracting industry.

Get an accurate, real-world picture of your employees’ hearing protection.

The platform can be used by companies in industries such as Oil & Gas, sheet manufacturing, and chemicals to test modifications during planned shutdown periods to reduce rework.

Many facilities do not follow best practices when inspecting and maintaining machinery, leading to unnoticed and unmanaged hazards.

When loud noises cannot be reduced or eliminated through engineering controls, workers who are exposed to them must use hearing protection devices (HPDs) to conserve their hearing. This notion is not new, nor is the concept that HPDs require fit-testing to be effective.

Modern day portable gas detectors are quite reliable and accurate. For enhanced worker safety and to be fully compliant there is a little known concept called bump testing. Bump tests are crucial when it comes to protecting your workers from hazardous gases and other air-borne toxins.

A sturdy foundation is essential in construction to ensure the stability and integrity of the entire building. Similarly, when managers take the time to get to know their employees, they establish a solid foundation of trust and lay the groundwork for optimal performance. 

On July 3, 2023 the KAILASA® Om Awards Ceremony was held on the most auspicious celebration of Guru Purnima

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez and Ricardo Viana Vargas Unravel AI's Influence in the Expanding Project Landscape

Key Housing is a best-in-class provider of corporate rentals throughout California from Southern to Northern California.

Key Housing is a best-in-class provider of corporate rentals throughout California from Southern to Northern California. The company is announcing its January 2024 featured listing for the Orange County region.

Key Housing is a best-in-class provider of corporate rentals throughout California from Sacramento to San Diego.

The company is announcing its featured listing for Southern California, focusing on serviced and furnished apartment opportunities.

Esteemed educator, author, and podcaster, Barbara Taber, EdD, has delivered the highly anticipated season finale of Take It Or Leave It, against impossibly high expectations, following the landmark achievement of her previous three episodes.

Unique Boat and RV Research Website Drives New Sales in the USA

Deployment of the Educast™ service on the ARK Broadcast Internet Network of NextGen TV stations

With this collaboration, customers in Sweden and surrounding regions can expect a seamless and reliable experience when integrating BZBGEAR's products with Cabletronic's services and expertise.

BZBGEAR exhibiting at NAB Show and HIMSS 2023—two of the largest tech-oriented trade shows in their respective industries in the same week.

BZBGEAR and Kinoton Korea collaboration cuts shipping costs to customers in the area while delivering superior AV support and solutions across various industries.

BZBGEAR is proud to be part of the Worship Audio Visual Experience Conference and Expo—bringing together leading manufacturers and church experts to help grow engagement and devotion.