z Tesla regains $1 trillion in market capitalization in post-election surge By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:37:28 -0500 Tesla Friday reached a $1 trillion market capitalization value for the first time since 2022 in a post-election stock rally. Full Article
z Mattel apologizes for misprint on 'Wicked' doll packaging that links to porn website By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:20:43 -0500 Mattel has apologized after inadvertently directing customers of its new line of Wicked dolls to a pornographic website, stating it is taking action to remove the misprinted toys' packaging. Full Article
z Private prison stocks soar after Trump names Tom Homan 'border czar' By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:59:51 -0500 Private prison stocks soared Monday after President-elect Donald Trump announced immigration hardliner Tom Homan as the nation's next "border czar." GeoGroup jumped 4.5%, while CoreCivic increased 6.3%. Full Article
z 11 hospitalized after explosion at Louisville food-coloring factory By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:00:56 -0500 An explosion at a food-coloring factory in Louisville, Ky., hospitalized at least 11, including two in critical condition, on Tuesday afternoon. Full Article
z 2025 Luis J. Alvarez and Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoc Fellowship in Computing Sciences By careers.hpcwire.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:15:13 EST 2025 Luis J. Alvarez and Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoc Fellowship in Computing Sciences - 102564 Division: AC-Computing Luis J. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship and Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computing Sciences The Computing Sciences Area (https://cs.lbl.gov/) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (https://www.lbl.gov) is now accepting applications for two distinguished postdoctoral fellowships in Computing Sciences: ⢠Luis W. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship, and â¢Â Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship. Researchers in computer science, mathematics, data science, or any computational science discipline who have received their Ph.D. no earlier than January 1, 2022 but no later than September 30, 2025 are encouraged to apply. Only one (1) application is needed and it will be considered for both postdoctoral fellowships. The successful candidates will participate in research activities in computer science, mathematics, data science, or any computational science discipline of interest to the Computing Sciences Area and Berkeley Lab. Alvarez Fellows apply advances in computer science, mathematics, computational science, data science, machine learning or AI to computational modeling, simulations, and advanced data analytics for scientific discovery in materials science, biology, astronomy, environmental science, energy, particle physics, genomics, and other scientific domains. Hopper Fellows concentrate on the development and optimization of scientific and engineering applications leveraging high-speed network capability provided by the Energy Sciences Network or run on next-generation high performance computing and data systems hosted by the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center at Berkeley Lab. Since its founding in 2002, Berkeley Labâs Luis W. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship (go.lbl.gov/alvarez) has cultivated exceptional early career scientists who have gone on to make outstanding contributions to computer science, mathematics, data science, and computational sciences. The Admiral Grace Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship (go.lbl.gov/hopper) was first awarded in 2015 with the goal of enabling early career scientists to make outstanding contributions in computer science and high performance computing (HPC) research. About Computing Sciences at Berkeley Lab: Whether running extreme-scale simulations on a supercomputer or applying machine-learning or data analysis to massive datasets, scientists today rely on advances in and integration across applied mathematics, computer science, and computational science, as well as large-scale computing and networking facilities, to increase our understanding of ourselves, our planet, and our universe. Berkeley Labs Computing Sciences Area researches, develops, and deploys new tools and technologies to meet these needs and to advance research in our core capabilities of applied mathematics, computer science, data science, and computational science. In addition to fundamental advances in our core capabilities, we impact such areas as astrophysics and cosmology, accelerator physics, chemical science and materials science, combustion, fusion energy, nuclear physics, biology, climate change, and HPC systems and network technology. Research areas in Computing Sciences include but are not limited to: â¢Â Developing scientific applications and software technologies for extreme-scale and energy-efficient â¢Â Developing mathematical modeling for complex scientific problems â¢Â Designing algorithms to improve the performance of scientific applications â¢Â Researching digital and post-digital computer architectures for science â¢Â Developing and advancing extreme-scale scientific data management, analysis, and visualization â¢Â Developing and advancing next-generation machine learning, AI, and data science approaches for science â¢Â Advancing quantum computing and networking technologies, software, algorithms and applications â¢Â Evaluating or developing new and promising HPC systems and networking technologies â¢Â Researching methods to control and manage next-generation networks â¢Â Managing scientific data and workflows in distributed environments Qualifications: â¢Â Requires a Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, computational science, or related discipline. â¢Â Candidates must have no more than 3 years of Postdoctoral Researcher or similar experience. â¢Â Expertise with advanced algorithms, software techniques, HPC systems and/or networking in a related research field. â¢Â Demonstrated creativity and the ability to perform independent research. â¢Â Demonstrated excellence in a related research field. â¢Â Ability to develop new cross-disciplinary partnerships that use advanced computational and/or mathematical techniques to produce unique lab capabilities. â¢Â Excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate communications and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. Additional Desired Qualifications: â¢Â Knowledge of advanced computing and high-performance computing. Application Process: 1. As part of your application process, you must upload and submit the following materials with your online application. 1. Cover letter 2. CV, with publication list included 3. Research Statement (no more than five (5) pages in length when printed using standard letter-size (8.5 inch x 11 inch) paper with 1-inch margins (top, bottom, left, and right) and a font size not smaller than 11 point; figures and references cited, if included, must fit within the five-page limit) 4. Contact information (name, affiliation, and email address) of at least three (3) individuals who will be able to provide letters of reference. 2. Application deadline: October 31, 2024. * It is highly advisable that you have all the required application materials and information ready and available prior to completing and submitting your application. Your application will not be considered complete if any of the above information is missing. Tentative Application Timeline: The Computing Sciences Fellowship Selection Committee is made up of a diverse representation of scientists and engineers across Berkeley Labâs Computing Sciences Area who will conduct a thorough review of all applications received. ⢠Application deadline: October 31, 2024 â¢Â Review and Selection: October 2024 - December 2024 ⢠Decisions made: January/February 2025 Want to learn more about working at Berkeley Lab? Please visit: careers.lbl.gov How To Apply Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=290341 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process. Berkeley Lab is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Labs mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity and IDEA Information Links: Know your rights, click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) for the supplement: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) under 41 CFR 60-1.4. Full Article
z At least 56 people, including 20 children, killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Gaza By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:20:12 -0500 Dozens of people were killed in Israeli military strikes on northern Lebanon and the Gaza strip, including as many as 20 children, authorities said. Full Article
z Bill to legalize assisted-sying introduced in British Parliament By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:50:10 -0500 The British parliament published an assisted-dying draft bill Tuesday that would give terminally ill adults with less than six months to live the legal right to end their lives with the help of medical professionals. Full Article
z Zapata Computing, Early Quantum-AI Software Specialist, Ceases Operations By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:57:02 +0000 Zapata Computing, which was founded in 2017 as a Harvard spinout specializing in quantum software and later pivoted to an AI focus, is ceasing operations, according to an SEC filing […] The post Zapata Computing, Early Quantum-AI Software Specialist, Ceases Operations appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article Short Takes
z UC San Diego Doctoral Graduate Recognized for Achievement in Astronomy By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:20:36 +0000 Oct. 17, 2024 — UC San Diego Alumnus Roman Gerasimov, who recently earned his doctorate from the university, has received the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Stars and Stellar Physics Division Award […] The post UC San Diego Doctoral Graduate Recognized for Achievement in Astronomy appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z Google Cloud and Oracle Veteran Amit Zavery to Spearhead Product and Engineering at ServiceNow By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:04:29 +0000 SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2024 — ServiceNow has announced that enterprise software industry veteran Amit Zavery will join the company as president, chief product officer (CPO), and chief operating officer […] The post Google Cloud and Oracle Veteran Amit Zavery to Spearhead Product and Engineering at ServiceNow appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z PSC: Anton Simulations Reveal How Alzheimer’s Fibril Growth May Accelerate By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:29:54 +0000 Oct. 25, 2024 — Aggregation of proteins underlies many human disorders, including Alzheimer’s. Teams from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Princeton University joined forces to study how the amyloid […] The post PSC: Anton Simulations Reveal How Alzheimer’s Fibril Growth May Accelerate appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z Friend's advice leads Maryland woman to $30,000 lottery prize By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:50:59 -0500 A Maryland Lottery player said following a friend's advice led to her winning a $30,000 prize from a Fast Play game. Full Article
z Look: Fourth escaped raccoon returned to zoo in England By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:03:37 -0500 A zoo on England's Isle of Wight announced the saga of its escaped raccoons came to a happy ending with the final animal safely recaptured. Full Article
z Stop for orange juice leads N.C. woman to $250,000 lottery prize By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:48:22 -0500 A North Carolina woman made a stop for orange juice and ended up winning $250,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket. Full Article
z Mattel apologizes for misprint on 'Wicked' doll packaging that links to porngraphic website By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:20:43 -0500 Mattel has apologized after inadvertently directing customers of its new line of Wicked dolls to a pornographic website, stating it is taking action to remove the misprinted toys' packaging. Full Article
z 77-year-old slice of Queen Elizabeth II's wedding cake sells for $2,800 By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:27:16 -0500 A 77-year-old slice of cake from Queen Elizabeth II's wedding to Prince Philip was auctioned for $2,800. Full Article
z Four Marines remain hospitalized month after suicide bombing at Afghan airport By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:13:49 -0400 Four U.S. Marines remain hospitalized after an attack near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, last month as service members were evacuating foreign nationals and refugees. Full Article
z QCT QoolRack: An Optimized Liquid Cooling Solution for HPC/AI Workloads By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:00:48 +0000 Data center infrastructure running AI and HPC workloads requires powerful microprocessor chips and the use of CPUs, GPUs, and acceleration chips to carry out compute intensive tasks. AI and HPC […] The post QCT QoolRack: An Optimized Liquid Cooling Solution for HPC/AI Workloads appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z Why More Organizations Are Running HPC Workloads in the Cloud By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:55:09 +0000 Hyperion Research shows how organizations running high performance computing (HPC) workloads are looking to the cloud to accelerate performance. Projected to reach $11.5 billion by 2026, the cloud market for […] The post Why More Organizations Are Running HPC Workloads in the Cloud appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z CIQ Empowers Researchers to Innovate Faster with Fuzzball By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:57:30 +0000 RENO, Nev., Aug. 28, 2024 — Individual researchers focused on performing critical work in science and innovation can now converge on world-changing discoveries faster, owing to capabilities released today by […] The post CIQ Empowers Researchers to Innovate Faster with Fuzzball appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z Do IT Now and Codee Partner to Enhance Code Correctness, Modernization and Optimization By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:39:14 +0000 BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 7, 2024 — Codee, a provider of software developer tools for automated code review and testing specializing in correctness, modernization and optimization of Fortran/C/C++ code, is pleased […] The post Do IT Now and Codee Partner to Enhance Code Correctness, Modernization and Optimization appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z MinIO Optimizes Arm-Based Chipsets for High-Performance AI By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:01:04 +0000 REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 4, 2024 — MinIO has announced compelling new optimizations and benchmarks for Arm-based chipsets powering on its object store. These optimizations underscore the relevance of low-power, […] The post MinIO Optimizes Arm-Based Chipsets for High-Performance AI appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z The Secret to Accomplishing Big Goals Lies in Breaking Them into Flexible, Bite-Size Chunks By www.scientificamerican.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT Subgoals can make all the difference when ambitious targets seem too daunting Full Article Mind & Brain Psychology
z Aggression Disorders Are Serious, Stigmatized and Treatable By www.scientificamerican.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT Researchers have a clearer picture than ever before of how common conditions that involve aggressive behavior emerge and how treatment can help Full Article Mind & Brain Mental Illness
z Final phase for polio vaccinations resumes in northern Gaza By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:49:25 -0400 The third and final phase of polio vaccinations is underway in the northern Gaza strip after being postponed due to a lack of access and safety concerns, UNICEF announced on Friday. Full Article
z Xeon 6 vs. Zen-5 HPC Benchmark Showdown By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:09:08 +0000 In this GPU age, CPUs are often considered second citizens because most of the performance comes from the GPU. In most systems, GPUs are separate PCIe devices used by the […] The post Xeon 6 vs. Zen-5 HPC Benchmark Showdown appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article Features cpu EPYC Granite Rapids GROMACS HPCG miniBUDE MRDIMM OpenFOAM Phoronix Turin Xeon 6 Zen-5
z AFWERX Selects IntelliTwin as the Realizable Digital Thread for HPC-scale CFD By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:11:58 +0000 RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 5, 2023 — Intelligent Light has announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount of $1.15 Million focused on IntelliTwin […] The post AFWERX Selects IntelliTwin as the Realizable Digital Thread for HPC-scale CFD appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z Aliro Quantum Debuts Aliro Simulator, Enhancing Quantum Network Simulation and Visualization By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:24:13 +0000 BOSTON, Dec. 12, 2023 — Aliro Quantum today announced the controlled availability of Aliro Simulator, a versatile, modular quantum network simulator equipped to model all portions of a quantum network from […] The post Aliro Quantum Debuts Aliro Simulator, Enhancing Quantum Network Simulation and Visualization appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z Ansys Enables 3D Multiphysics Visualization of Next-Gen 3D-IC Designs with NVIDIA Omniverse By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:47:48 +0000 PITTSBURGH, June 19, 2024 — Ansys today announced that it is adopting NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces (APIs) to offer 3D-IC designers valuable insights from Ansys’ physics solver results through […] The post Ansys Enables 3D Multiphysics Visualization of Next-Gen 3D-IC Designs with NVIDIA Omniverse appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z ORNL’s Frontier Powers KAUST-Led Genome Study for Gordon Bell Prize Nomination By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:53:35 +0000 Nov. 11, 2024 — A team of researchers used the Frontier supercomputer at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and a new methodology for conducting a genome-wide association […] The post ORNL’s Frontier Powers KAUST-Led Genome Study for Gordon Bell Prize Nomination appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
z Trump selects former GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:15:53 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to run the Environmental Protection Agency. Full Article
z Private prison stocks soar after Trump names Tom Homan 'border czar' By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:59:51 -0500 Private prison stocks soared Monday after President-elect Donald Trump announced immigration hardliner Tom Homan as the nation's next "border czar." GeoGroup jumped 4.5%, while CoreCivic increased 6.3%. Full Article
z Rep. Ruben Gallego claims victory over Kari Lake in Arizona Senate race By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:08:43 -0500 Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego was poised Monday night to defeat election denier and President-elect Donald Trump ally Kari Lake in a closely watched Senate race in Arizona. Full Article
z Look: Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger announce birth of 3rd child By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:23:43 -0500 Film star Chris Pratt and his wife, author Katherine Schwarzenegger, have announced the birth of their third child. Full Article
z Biden, Israeli President Herzog meet to discuss Gaza, Middle East By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:54:19 -0500 President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog met at the White House on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the war against Hamas and Hezbollah and other Middle East concerns. Full Article
z 11 hospitalized after explosion at Louisville food-coloring factory By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:00:56 -0500 An explosion at a food-coloring factory in Louisville, Ky., hospitalized at least 11, including two in critical condition, on Tuesday afternoon. Full Article
z China's Shenzhou-19 crew arrives at Tiangong space station By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:37:39 -0400 A new trio of Chinese astronauts reached the Tiangong space station on Wednesday, starting a handover from the current crew already on the orbiting laboratory. Full Article
z NOAA: Antarctic ozone hole has shrunk, full recovery predicted By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:56:45 -0400 A hole in the atmosphere's ozone layer is the seventh-smallest since recovery began in 1992, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Wednesday. Full Article
z China's Shenzhou-18 crew returns to Earth By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:42:51 -0500 Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth early Monday after six months in space as part of its Shenzhou-18 mission at its orbiting space station. Full Article
z Beyond Hallucinations, This Could Be Schizophrenia’s Most Devastating Symptom (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:00:15 +0000 A surprising brain defect could hold the key to schizophrenia’s toughest symptoms. Full Article Neuroscience Schizophrenia subscribers-only
z Time traveling with AI to connect with lost loved ones | Amy Kurzweil By www.ted.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:46:05 +0000 What if AI could bring the past to life? Cartoonist Amy Kurzweil shares how she helped train an AI chatbot on her late grandfather’s archives, allowing her to connect with a family member she never met — and discover family history she never knew. Backed by her own original drawings, she reveals the profound impact art and AI can have in keeping memories alive. Full Article Higher Education
z What makes a good life? A neuroscientist and a global financial CEO answer | Annabel Spring and Wendy Suzuki By www.ted.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:18:29 +0000 What's the connection between long-term health and financial stability? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki and HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth's CEO Annabel Spring explore the critical components of a good life — and how simple actions like exercise and financial planning can boost your present and future well-being. They discuss how to maximize your sense of joy, transform your anxiety into a force for good and keep your brain healthy over the course of your life. (This content is made possible by HSBC. It however does not necessarily reflect the views of HSBC.) Full Article Higher Education
z The power of personalization in the age of AI | Mark Abraham By www.ted.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:40:23 +0000 With all that spam clogging your inbox, a more personalized experience with the brands you interact with would be a refreshing change of pace. Sharing insights from his research into what brands can do to improve the experience of the people they want to reach, personalization pioneer Mark Abraham highlights a key mindset that can help companies boost their growth (and delight their customers) in the era of AI. Full Article Higher Education
z The magical, mesmerizing migration of monarch butterflies | Jaime Rojo By www.ted.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:49:36 +0000 When monarch butterflies migrate, they produce one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles in the world — and provide us with an important indicator of ecological health, says photographer Jaime Rojo. Telling a story about our relationship to the natural world, he shares his experience photographing these mesmerizing insects deep in their remote mountain habitats in Mexico, diving into the latest research into the mysteries of their multi-thousand-mile journey and sharing how each of us can join the growing movement to protect them. Full Article Higher Education
z Why don’t vampires cast reflections? | Eric Nuzum By www.ted.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:53:21 +0000 Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to the sparkly pop culture icons we know today. Beyond the fangs and garlic, he digs into the deeper, everyday fears that vampires reflect. Full Article Higher Education
z A sonic journey through the universe | Felipe Sánchez Luna By www.ted.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:53:12 +0000 In an astounding sonic experience, creative director Felipe Sánchez Luna takes you on a journey through the universe as told in sound. Take a deep breath, listen closely and discover the power of sound to provide you with a new emotional understanding of the world. Full Article Higher Education
z A food system that fights climate change — instead of causing it | Gonzalo Muñoz By www.ted.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:56:47 +0000 Here's a wild stat: nearly one-third of the world's food production goes to waste each year, a major contributor to the climate crisis. Farmer and UN climate champion Gonzalo Muñoz sheds light on the international negotiations aimed at turning the food system into a climate solution, rather than part of the problem — and shows the progress already underway. Full Article Higher Education
z Your empty wine bottle could help rebuild coastlines | Franziska Trautmann By www.ted.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:01:35 +0000 What if you could take something as tiny as a grain of sand — and as common as a glass bottle — and use it to tackle the climate crisis? Waste alchemist Franziska Trautmann shares how the spark of an idea turned into a large-scale operation helping restore the eroded shores of Louisiana and beyond. (Created in collaboration with Ignite Talks) Full Article Higher Education
z How to defend democracy — and fight autocracy | Leopoldo Lopez By www.ted.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:18:54 +0000 Seventy-two percent of the world's population lives under some sort of autocratic rule, says freedom fighter Leopoldo Lopez. In a rousing call to defend democracy worldwide, he shares the story of his imprisonment and exile for leading the movement against Venezuela's authoritarian regime — and shares his vision for uniting across borders to champion freedom and stamp out autocracy. Full Article Higher Education
z Democracy is being tested. Citizen assemblies can help | Ketakandriana Rafitoson By www.ted.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:49:03 +0000 How can everyday people help foster and protect democracy? Detailing her work fighting for people power as an activist in Madagascar, Ketakandriana Rafitoson discusses how citizen assemblies — meetings where ordinary citizens get educated about democracy — empower communities to protect their rights, debate important civic questions and take action to create a brighter future. Full Article Higher Education