j Supporting Science in Africa’s Pandemic Response - The National Academies join partnerships to spur the use of evidence in policy By Published On :: Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a relatively rare situation in which the entire globe is grappling with the same crisis at the same time, albeit with widely varying approaches, resource levels, and political structures. Full Article
j Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - July 2021 By Published On :: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
j Transportation’s Role in Equity and Justice - Restoring and Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Communities By Published On :: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT Urban freeways and transit infrastructure projects — often paid for in large part by federal transportation funds — have disproportionately displaced and isolated people living in minority neighborhoods, tearing at the fabric of vibrant communities and compounding issues of equity and access to jobs and essential services. Full Article
j Environmental Resilience of Transportation Infrastructure Should Be Assessed for All Federally Funded Projects, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT Congress should consider requiring all projects that are candidates for federal funding undergo resilience assessments to account for natural hazards and the changing risks stemming from climate change. Full Article
j Direct Financial Support, Access to Male-Dominated Jobs, and Investing in Child Care Can Increase Women’s Participation in Post-COVID Workforce, Says New Expert Consultation By Published On :: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
j Charting A Path Forward In Environmental Justice By Published On :: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT Using data science and maps to visualize historical inequities and climate change, GRP Science Policy Fellow, Simone Chapman is working to make strides in environmental justice. Full Article
j Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - January 2022 By Published On :: Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
j Traumatic Brain Injury Categories Should Be Updated and Personalized to Better Guide Patient Care, Says New Report By Published On :: Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT Every year, nearly 5 million Americans are evaluated for traumatic brain injury (TBI). But many individuals and their caregivers don’t get needed follow-up support after initial injury. A new report recommends structural changes to improve TBI research and care over the next decade. Full Article
j New Publications Examine the Use of Procedural Justice to Address Sexual Harassment, Describe Innovative Policies to Stop ‘Passing the Harasser’ By Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT The Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education today released three new individually authored publications to serve as resources for higher education institutions as they work to prevent sexual harassment and mitigate the damage it causes. Full Article
j Applying procedural justice to sexual harassment policies processes and practices By Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT This perspective paper addresses the recommendations of a 2018 report by the National Academies on sexual harassment by exploring how a procedural justice framework could help guide improvements and revisions to policies, processes, and practices within higher education institutions with the potential to mitigate the negative experiences and outcomes of those affected by sexual harassment. Full Article
j American Chemical Society Joins U.S. National Academy of Sciences in Effort to Support Researchers Forced to Flee Ukraine By Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT With a $500,000 donation, the American Chemical Society has joined the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in an effort to help researchers who are being forced to flee Ukraine because of Russia’s invasion. Full Article
j Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - June 2022 By Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
j Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - July 2022 By Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
j GRP Awards Over $1 Million for Empowering K-8 Youth Through Place-Based Education Projects and Programs By Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced awards totaling $1,090,463 to support six projects that engage underserved children and youth in place-based educational activities. Full Article
j To Reduce Racial Inequality in the Criminal Justice System, Government Should Explore Ways to Reduce Police Stops, Detention, and Long Sentences, Says New Report By Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT To reduce racial disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system, policymakers at all levels should explore ways to decrease police stops and searches, jail detention, prison admission, and long sentences through coordinated policy reforms. Full Article
j Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - January 2023 By Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
j Toward a More Just U.S. Energy System By Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT Shalanda Baker, director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, delivered a lecture in December on racial injustice in the U.S. energy system and opportunities for change during the transition away from fossil fuels. Full Article
j National Academies’ Roundtable on Macroeconomics and Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities to Hold First Public Meeting on Jan. 23 By Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT A new roundtable will hold its first public meeting on Jan. 23 to discuss challenges associated with incorporating climate change into the macroeconomic analyses used for federal policymaking. The roundtable’s activities will inform a new White House interagency working group. Full Article
j Supply of Native Seeds Insufficient to Meet the Needs of Current and Future Ecological Restoration Projects, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT The insufficient supply of seeds from native plants is a major barrier to ecological restoration and other revegetation projects across the U.S., especially as climate change increases the possibility of extreme weather events that can damage natural areas. Full Article
j NAS President Marcia McNutt to Speak at AAAS Annual Meeting - Several National Academies Projects Will Also Be Featured By Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt will deliver a lecture on the future of the research enterprise this week at the AAAS Annual Meeting. The meeting will also feature sessions and presentations focused on National Academies reports and projects. Full Article
j Catherine Kelleher and Jo Husbands - In Memory of Two Key Contributors to the Work of CISAC By Published On :: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT Two remarkable women who made invaluable contributions to the work of the Committee on International Security and Arms Control (CISAC) died in recent months -- Catherine Kelleher and Jo Husbands. Their accomplishments and qualities have been described well by others, including especially Women in International Security (WIIS). We at CISAC want additionally to honor their work for us. Full Article
j Researchers Need to Rethink and Justify How and Why Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry Labels Are Used in Genetics and Genomics Research, Says New Report By Published On :: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT Race, ethnicity, and ancestry labels are often used in genomics and genetics research to describe human genetic differences, which is misleading and inaccurate. Researchers and scientists who utilize genetic and genomic data should rethink and justify how and why they use these descriptors in their work. Full Article
j The job hunter’s guide: Separating genuine offers from scams By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 $90,000/year, full home office, and 30 days of paid leave for a junior data analyst – what's not to like? Except that these kinds of job offers are only intended to trick unsuspecting victims into giving up their data. Full Article
j Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform Full Article
j HotPage: Story of a signed, vulnerable, ad-injecting driver By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 A study of a sophisticated Chinese browser injector that leaves more doors open! Full Article
j CosmicBeetle joins the ranks of RansomHub affiliates – Week in security with Tony Anscombe By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:21:33 +0000 ESET researchers also find that CosmicBeetle attempts to exploit the notoriety of the LockBit ransomware gang to advance its own ends Full Article
j Why system resilience should mainly be the job of the OS, not just third-party applications By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Building efficient recovery options will drive ecosystem resilience Full Article
j Mind the (air) gap: GoldenJackal gooses government guardrails By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 ESET Research analyzed two separate toolsets for breaching air-gapped systems, used by a cyberespionage threat actor known as GoldenJackal Full Article
j GoldenJackal jumps the air gap … twice – Week in security with Tony Anscombe By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:28:05 +0000 ESET research dives deep into a series of attacks that leveraged bespoke toolsets to compromise air-gapped systems belonging to governmental and diplomatic entities Full Article
j Jane Goodall: Reasons for hope | Starmus highlights By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:48:17 +0000 The trailblazing scientist shares her reasons for hope in the fight against climate change and how we can tackle seemingly impossible problems and keep going in the face of adversity Full Article
j Delhi HC issues notice to Telecom Department on accused judge's plea By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:50:43 +0530 Two former high court judges - SN Shukla of the Allahabad High Court and Quddusi of the Odisha High Court - have been charged by the CBI in the case. The agency had produced intercepted phone calls between the two judges as part of its charge sheet filed last July. It had also named other people in the alleged bribery scandal. Full Article
j Internet Archive's digital book lending violates copyrights, US judge rules By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:48:00 +0530 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. Full Article
j Airtel upgrading infrastructure to support digital transformation in India: Ajay Chitkara By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:27:16 +0530 “Earlier, there used to be the largest companies who were there to solve the customers’ problems. But now there are hundreds of startups that are coming up. We need to make sure we work together with them and build an ecosystem with them. We share with them our issues, and they come back and build the products with us together. And then we help them scale,” he said. Full Article
j Project Wave: Indian Bank joins hands with NeSL to roll out digital services By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:41:26 +0530 The digital services will reduce the turn-around time of the bank guarantee issuance and delivery to the beneficiary from an industry average of 3-4 working days to a few minutes. Full Article
j Patents need to be part of cutting-edge products: Rajaraman By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:25:23 +0530 “The task of coordinating, connecting and integrating all the work is what probably the Bharat 6G Alliance should do in enabling India's presence to be felt on the global telecommunications map,” Rajaraman said. Full Article
j Ravi Vijayaraghavan sheds light on Flipkart's data-driven success By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:44:39 +0530 Flipkart has not only maintained its position as a retail giant but also evolved into a data-driven juggernaut. Full Article
j Simplify and accelerate your cloud journey: Genie Yuan, Couchbase By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:40:02 +0530 As the cloud becomes an integral part of the business infrastructure, the need for a streamlined, accelerated approach to cloud adoption coupled with consistency in technology stacks is more pronounced than ever. Genie Yuan, Regional VP and Head of Field Engineering for APJ at Couchbase, shares key insights. Full Article
j Data analytics firm Palantir jumps as AI boom powers robust software adoption By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:26:27 +0530 The company is among the biggest stock market winners of the generative AI boom, with its shares more than doubling in value this year. Full Article
j Sayed Peerzade to spearhead Jio’s cloud revolution as Executive Vice President By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:21:42 +0530 In this new role, he will focus on advancing AI and cloud technologies, leveraging his extensive experience to drive innovation within the organization. Full Article
j TikTok slashes hundreds of jobs in AI shift By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:10:44 +0530 Social media platform TikTok said it will slash hundreds of jobs, with a significant number of employees in Malaysia expected to be affected, as the company shifts to AI-assisted content moderation. Less than 500 jobs in Malaysia are expected to be affected by the move. Full Article
j Krutrim AI business head Ravi Jain resigns By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:29:53 +0530 Ola Krutrim is an AI startup, which has formed a series of strategic partnerships with global majors like Arm and Untether AI for the development of CPU and AI chips, platforms, and systems. Full Article
j Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explains why he hates bureaucracy By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:32:13 +0530 Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, in a recent internal meeting, outlined the company's strategy to reduce management layers, aiming to eliminate bureaucracy and foster a more agile and innovative culture. Citing the rapidly evolving tech landscape, Jassy emphasized the need for faster decision-making and increased individual ownership. Full Article
j KPMG in India names Hemant Jhajhria as Head of Consulting By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:16:00 +0530 With 24 years of professional experience, Jhajhria specializes in strategy consulting and business management. Full Article
j LinkedIn cuts over 700 jobs, exits China app as demand wavers By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2023 09:25:27 +0530 LinkedIn, which has 20,000 employees, has grown revenue each quarter during the last year, but it joins other major technology companies including its parent in laying off workers amid a weakening global economic outlook. Full Article
j Twitter to take on LinkedIn with job posting feature By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Jul 2023 09:38:41 +0530 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 Full Article
j NASA sees Namtheun dissipating in the Sea of Japan By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2016 16:53:02 +0000 NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Sea of Japan and saw Tropical Depression Namtheun weakening. read more Full Article Earth & Climate
j NASA sees Hurricane Newton approaching landfall in Baja California, Mexico By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2016 22:42:27 +0000 NASA's Terra satellite and a NASA animation of imagery from NOAA's GOES-West satellite provided views of Hurricane Newton as it neared landfall in Baja California, Mexico, today, Sept. 6. read more Full Article Earth & Climate
j National deep tech startup policy ready: PSA Ajay Sood By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:39:14 +0530 The National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) Consortium had released the draft policy on Jul 31 for public consultation, and sought feedback till September 15. Full Article
j Tech sector weighed down by geopolitical strife: SAP CTO Juergen Mueller By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:10:19 +0530 The Germany-based firm, which registered annual revenues of $32.5 billion in fiscal 2022, has been pivoting to cloud based services and for the first time is hosting its annual global event TechED in Bengaluru India. Full Article
j Godrej & Boyce uses AI, ML, and analytics to improve product quality and reduce defects By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0530 G&B has deployed over 80 RPA bots to automate manual processes across the value chain. This has resulted in productivity improvement, reduction in errors and improvement of employee experience. Full Article