inst Establishment of the First Institution-Based Poison Information Center in Nepal Through a Multilateral International Partnership By ghspjournal.org Published On :: 2024-10-29T12:28:39-07:00 ABSTRACTToxicological emergencies present a significant health challenge in Nepal. Despite the high burden, the country has inadequate formal toxicology training, medical toxicology expertise, and adequate poison control infrastructure. In recognition of this need, the Nepal Poison Information Center (PIC) was established as a collaborative effort involving local and international partners. Through a comprehensive partnership framework, the Nepal PIC provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week expert guidance to health care workers, conducts educational webinars, and engages in research. Initial data from the pilot phase indicate successful consultation delivery. Challenges include bureaucratic hurdles and the need for sustainable funding. Despite these challenges, the Nepal PIC demonstrates early feasibility and potential for expansion into a comprehensive toxicology center, contributing to the advancement of clinical toxicology in Nepal. Long-term sustainability relies on governmental support and continued advocacy efforts. Full Article
inst Cannabinoid 2 Receptor Activation Protects against Diabetic Cardiomyopathy through Inhibition of AGE/RAGE-Induced Oxidative Stress, Fibrosis, and Inflammasome Activation [Special Section: Cannabinoid Signaling in Human Health and Disease] By jpet.aspetjournals.org Published On :: 2024-10-18T07:04:15-07:00 Oxidative stress, fibrosis, and inflammasome activation from advanced glycation end product (AGE)–receptor of advanced glycation end product (RAGE) interaction contribute to diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) formation and progression. Our study revealed the impact of β-caryophyllene (BCP) on activating cannabinoid type 2 receptors (CB2Rs) against diabetic complication, mainly cardiomyopathy and investigated the underlying cell signaling pathways in mice. The murine model of DCM was developed by feeding a high-fat diet with streptozotocin injections. After the development of diabetes, the animals received a 12-week oral BCP treatment at a dose of 50 mg/kg/body weight. BCP treatment showed significant improvement in glucose tolerance and insulin resistance and enhanced serum insulin levels in diabetic animals. BCP treatment effectively reversed the heart remodeling and restored the phosphorylated troponin I and sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase 2a expression. Ultrastructural examination showed reduced myocardial cell injury in DCM mice treated with BCP. The preserved myocytes were found to be associated with reduced expression of AGE/RAGE in DCM mice hearts. BCP treatment mitigated oxidative stress by inhibiting expression of NADPH oxidase 4 and activating phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT)/nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling. Also, BCP suppressed cardiac fibrosis and endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in DCM mice by inhibiting transforming growth factor β (TGF-β)/suppressor of mothers against decapentaplegic (Smad) signaling. Further, BCP treatment suppressed nucleotide-binding domain, leucine-rich–containing family, pyrin domain–containing-3 (NLRP3) inflammasome activation in DCM mice and alleviated cellular injury to the pancreatic tissues evidenced by significant elevation of the number of insulin-positive cells. To demonstrate a CB2R-dependent mechanism of BCP, another group of DCM mice were pretreated with AM630, a CB2R antagonist. AM630 was observed to abrogate the beneficial effects of BCP in DCM mice. Taken together, BCP demonstrated the potential to protect the myocardium and pancreas of DCM mice mediating CB2R-dependent mechanisms. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT BCP, a CB2R agonist, shows protection against DCM. BCP attenuates oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis in DCM via activating CB2Rs. BCP mediating CB2R activation favorably modulates AGE/RAGE, PI3K/AKT/Nrf2β and TGF-β/Smad and (NLRP3) inflammasome in diabetic cardiomyopathy. Full Article
inst The 75-Year Anniversary of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Karolinska Institutet--Examples of Recent Accomplishments and Future Perspectives [75th Anniversary Celebration Collection Special Section-Perspective] By pharmrev.aspetjournals.org Published On :: 2024-10-16T07:40:25-07:00 Karolinska Institutet is a medical university encompassing 21 departments distributed across three departmental or campus groups. Pharmacological research has a long and successful tradition at the institute with a multitude of seminal findings in the areas of neuronal control of vasodilatation, cardiovascular pharmacology, neuropsychopharmacology, receptor pharmacology, and pharmacogenomics that resulted in, among many other recognitions, two Nobel prizes in Physiology and Medicine, one in 1970 to Ulf von Euler for his discovery of the processes involved in storage, release, and inactivation of neurotransmitters and the other in 1982 to Sune Bergström and Bengt Samuelsson for their work on prostaglandins and the discovery of leukotrienes. Pharmacology at Karolinska Institutet has over the last decade been ranked globally among the top 10 according to the QS World University Ranking. With the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology now celebrating its 75-year anniversary, we wanted to take this as an opportunity to showcase recent research achievements and how they paved the way for current activities at the department. We emphasize examples from preclinical and clinical research where the dpartment's integrative environment and robust infrastructure have successfully facilitated the translation of findings into clinical applications and patient benefits. The close collaboration between preclinical scientists and clinical researchers across various disciplines, along with a strong network of partnerships within the department and beyond, positions us to continue leading world-class pharmacological research at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology for decades to come. Significance Statement Pharmacological research at Karolinska Institutet has a long and successful history. Given the 75-year anniversary of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, this perspective provides an overview of recent departmental achievements and future trajectories. For these developments, interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaborations and a clear focus on result translation are key elements to continue its legacy of world-leading pharmacological research. Full Article
inst Seventy-Five Years of Interactions: The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Karolinska Institutet and Pharmacological Reviews [75th Anniversary Celebration Collection Special Section-Editorial] By pharmrev.aspetjournals.org Published On :: 2024-10-16T07:40:25-07:00 Full Article
inst An Extended Follow-up of Spinal Instrumentation Rescue with Cement Augmentation [CLINICAL PRACTICE] By www.ajnr.org Published On :: 2024-11-07T15:14:12-08:00 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Percutaneous cement augmentation has been reported as an effective salvage procedure for frail patients with spinal instrumentation failure, such as screw loosening, hardware breakage, cage subsidence, and fractures within or adjacent to stabilized segments. Favorable results were reported during a median follow-up period of 16 months in a retrospective analysis of 31 consecutive procedures performed in 29 patients. In the present study, the long-term effectiveness of this treatment in avoiding or postponing revision surgery is reported. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Clinical and radiologic data of our original cohort of patients were retrospectively collected and reviewed to provide an extended follow-up assessment. The need for revision spinal surgery was assessed as the primary outcome, and the radiologic stability of the augmented spinal implants was considered as the secondary outcome. RESULTS: An extended radiologic follow-up was available in 27/29 patients with an average of 50.9 months. Overall, 18 of 27 (66.7%) patients, originally candidates for revision surgery, avoided a surgical intervention after a cement augmentation rescue procedure. In the remaining patients, the average interval between the rescue cement augmentation and the revision surgery was 22.5 months. Implant mobilization occurred in 2/27 (7.4%) patients; rod breakage, in 1/27 (3.7%); a new fracture within or adjacent to the instrumented segment occurred in 4/27 (14.8%) patients; and screw loosening at rescued levels occurred in 5/27 (18.5%) patients. CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort, cement augmentation rescue procedures were found to be effective in avoiding or postponing revision surgery during long-term follow-up. Full Article
inst Intra-Aneurysmal High-Resolution 4D MR Flow Imaging for Hemodynamic Imaging Markers in Intracranial Aneurysm Instability [RESEARCH] By www.ajnr.org Published On :: 2024-11-07T15:14:12-08:00 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Prediction of aneurysm instability is crucial to guide treatment decisions and to select appropriate patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms (IAs) for preventive treatment. High-resolution 4D MR flow imaging and 3D quantification of aneurysm morphology could offer insights and new imaging markers for aneurysm instability. In this cross-sectional study, we aim to identify 4D MR flow imaging markers for aneurysm instability by relating hemodynamics in the aneurysm sac to 3D morphologic proxy parameters for aneurysm instability. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 35 patients with 37 unruptured IAs, a 3T MRA and a 7T 4D MRI flow scan were performed. Five hemodynamic parameters—peak-systolic wall shear stress (WSSMAX) and time-averaged wall shear stress (WSSMEAN), oscillatory shear index (OSI), mean velocity, and velocity pulsatility index—were correlated to 6 3D morphology proxy parameters of aneurysm instability—major axis length, volume, surface area (all 3 size parameters), flatness, shape index, and curvedness—by Pearson correlation with 95% CI. Scatterplots of hemodynamic parameters that correlated with IA size (major axis length) were created. RESULTS: WSSMAX and WSSMEAN correlated negatively with all 3 size parameters (strongest for WSSMEAN with volume (r = –0.70, 95% CI –0.83 to –0.49) and OSI positively (strongest with major axis length [r = 0.87, 95% CI 0.76–0.93]). WSSMAX and WSSMEAN correlated positively with shape index (r = 0.61, 95% CI 0.36–0.78 and r = 0.49, 95% CI 0.20–0.70, respectively) and OSI negatively (r = –0.82, 95% CI –0.9 to –0.68). WSSMEAN and mean velocity correlated negatively with flatness (r = –0.35, 95% CI –0.61 to –0.029 and r = –0.33, 95% CI –0.59 to 0.007, respectively) and OSI positively (r = 0.54, 95% CI 0.26–0.74). Velocity pulsatility index did not show any statistically relevant correlation. CONCLUSIONS: Out of the 5 included hemodynamic parameters, WSSMAX, WSSMEAN, and OSI showed the strongest correlation with morphologic 3D proxy parameters of aneurysm instability. Future studies should assess these promising new imaging marker parameters for predicting aneurysm instability in longitudinal cohorts of patients with IA. Full Article
inst PD-L1+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with extremely high mutational burden and microsatellite instability due to acquired PMS2 mutation [RESEARCH REPORT] By molecularcasestudies.cshlp.org Published On :: 2024-01-10T08:13:38-08:00 We present a unique case of a single patient presenting with two mutationally distinct, PD-L1+ diffuse large B-cell lymphomas (DLBCLs). One of these DLBCLs demonstrated exceptionally high mutational burden (eight disease-associated variants and 41 variants of undetermined significance) with microsatellite instability (MSI) and an acquired PMS2 mutation with loss of PMS2 protein expression, detected postchemotherapy. This report, while highlighting the extent of possible tumor heterogeneity across separate clonal expansions as well as possible syndromic B-cell neoplasia, supports the notion that, although rare, PD-L1 expression and associated states permissive of high mutational burden (such as mismatch repair gene loss of function/MSI) should be more routinely considered in DLBCLs. Appropriate testing may be predictive of outcome and inform the utility of targeted therapy in these genetically diverse and historically treatment-refractory malignancies. Full Article
inst Campaigners 'fear' for Argyll and Bute tourism as they warn against visitor levy By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:44:18 +0000 Campaigners in Argyll and Bute are demanding a proposed tourist tax is rejected when it goes to a council vote next month. Full Article
inst RPG Cast – Episode 563: “Isn’t Compile Heart Jail Against the Geneva Convention?” By rpgamer.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Nov 2020 21:10:24 +0000 We can't believe we have to say this, but this week Chris tries to understand water vapor. Anna Marie takes a week off to go date some demons. Josh frequents a sex shop to pick up some weapons. Pascal starts vaping in his Xbox. And Robert and Kelley are testing the jiggle physics of sacks in World of Warcraft. The post RPG Cast – Episode 563: “Isn’t Compile Heart Jail Against the Geneva Convention?” appeared first on RPGamer. Full Article News Podcasts RPG Cast Disgaea 1 Complete Ghost of a Tale The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Yakuza: Like a Dragon
inst Donald Trump Cancels Second Mainstream Interview in Days By www.thedailybeast.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:54:41 GMT Marco Bello/ReutersDonald Trump pulled out of another mainstream interview Thursday–this time nixing a sit-down with NBC News.The interview, CNN reported, would be in Philadelphia with NBC News' senior business correspondent, Christine Romans. CNN’s Brian Stelter said one source suggested that it had only been “postponed.”It was the second time in a week that he had canceled a scheduled appearance outside the conservative news sphere, CNN’s Reliable Sources reported Thursday. He had canceled an in-studio appearance on the CNBC flagship show, Squawk Box, which was due on Friday.Read more at The Daily Beast. Full Article Politics
inst Escaping Harvey Weinstein was a ‘cat-and-mouse game,’ says Katherine Kendall By www.pbs.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 22:15:13 +0000 Watch Video | Listen to the AudioHARI SREENIVASAN: Let’s turn to the continuing fallout and reaction to the Harvey Weinstein story. Yesterday, Weinstein resigned from the board of his production company following numerous revelations of sexual harassment and several allegations of assault. More than three dozen women have said Weinstein harassed them. While Weinstein has admitted to behaving inappropriately, he has said he didn’t physically assault anyone. One of those women is Katherine Kendall. She was a 23-year-old actress who met Weinstein in 1993. She alleges that he invited her to his apartment in New York, where, she says, he took off his clothes and asked for a massage. As other actresses began coming forward about their painful experiences, she also went public with her own story. She joins me now from Los Angeles. First, thanks for joining us. And I don’t want to relive something that’s painful for you, but you are taking a public stance on it. For people who don’t know your story, what happened? KATHERINE KENDALL, Actress/ Photographer: Well, I was you know, a young actress, and I had had a formal meeting at the Miramax office earlier that day. And then, at the end of the meeting, which I thought went really well, he invited me to come to screenings. He said: “Welcome to the Miramax family. You know, come to premieres, screenings, et cetera. In fact, there’s one this afternoon. Would you like to come?” And I said, “Sure.” And I ended up going to see a movie with him. It ended up just being a movie, not a screening, but the film “Red Rock West.” And, you know, that’s right when I had this sort of sinking feeling that something wasn’t going right. And then, after the movie, we walked for a few blocks. And he said he needed to go up to his apartment to get something, and would I just come with him real quick? And I sort of said no, and we went back and forth on that for a minute. It was sort of a negotiation with him always, trying to sort of stand my ground, but then be convinced it was OK. I did go into his apartment. Once there, we talked for a long time about art and movies. And I felt like he was treating me like an intellect. And I felt like the meeting was going really well, and sort of continued. I didn’t feel unsafe once I was in there. And, at one point, then, he got up to go to the bathroom. And he came back in a robe and asked me to give him a massage. And I was extremely uncomfortable. And I was like, oh, God, no, I’m not comfortable with that. And we went back and forth on that. And then he went back to the bathroom again, and came back this time completely naked. And, you know, that changed it entirely for me, too. It just took it to the next place. It was completely disorienting. And I was scared, you know? I was really scared. And then it became sort of a cat-and-mouse game of, like, how am I going to get out of there? And I’m — it’s hard to make sense of what someone is trying to do to you when they’re fully naked, and they’re… HARI SREENIVASAN: Yes. KATHERINE KENDALL: You know, I’m 105 pounds. He’s a large man standing between me and the door. And, I mean, I felt very resolute, like, I will definitely get out of here somehow. But I’m not — I’m not sure — I’m not sure what’s going to happen here. You know, a lot was going through my head. And he said, well, if you won’t give me a massage, will you at least show me your breasts? And it was just — you know, it was, all in all, an extremely humiliating experience for me. And even though I got away, I felt like something had still — like something horrible had just happened to me. HARI SREENIVASAN: You know, in the immediate aftermath, did you tell someone about it? Because you have said before that you felt ashamed… KATHERINE KENDALL: I did. HARI SREENIVASAN: … even though you were the victim. KATHERINE KENDALL: I did. It’s really interesting how that happens. And I think — you know, I’m older now, and I have done some work on myself. And I have learned that a lot of people feel that way. It’s — it’s not — it wasn’t just me. But the just me feeling that this is my fault, this must have only happened to me, there’s something wrong with me, is so common when someone perpetrates against you. HARI SREENIVASAN: What were the… KATHERINE KENDALL: And I did. I told my mom. And I told some good friends. But, you know, one of the things that happened was, I didn’t want them to tell anybody. You know, people wanted to help me, but they didn’t know how, and I didn’t want them to try too hard, because I didn’t want it to backlash. I was scared. And I think that it’s important to remember that we don’t really come from a culture that supports women in talking about sexual harassment, in my — in my experience, that is. And, you know, I just haven’t felt like it was something I was going to get support on… HARI SREENIVASAN: You know, how long… KATHERINE KENDALL: … in the bigger picture. HARI SREENIVASAN: Yes. How long did this feeling last? Or, I guess, what are the longer-term ripple effects here? Did it shake your confidence in your abilities? KATHERINE KENDALL: I think it did. I think it did. I think it did. I think it made me feel like, wow, you know, that was a wash. He wasn’t interested at all in what I had to say, or, you know, he didn’t see any talent there or intellect there. He was assessing the situation the whole time for something else. And I think that — that did hurt. You know, I wish it didn’t. HARI SREENIVASAN: Yes. KATHERINE KENDALL: But he had produced so many movies that I thought were wonderful. And it was — it’s hard when someone has made art that you love, and how do you stay attached to liking their art, but feeling conflicted about them? And, yes, I think it does have long-term effects. I think you tuck it away. And then, for me, also, I realized that it came back when I would see his name or see him in person. I would start to sort of tremble all over again. I mean, I wouldn’t think about him on a daily basis or anything for years, and then I would see him, and I would think, oh, I don’t feel well. I got to get out of here. HARI SREENIVASAN: Right. KATHERINE KENDALL: You know, it would bring up so much emotion. And the most recent one was the woman in New York, the Italian model. I felt so, so enraged when I saw what happened there, and that they sort of — the police had him, and that then he got away. And then she was being dragged through the press as somebody who just, you know, wanted a payout, et cetera. HARI SREENIVASAN: You know, in the wake of that, there was — a friend of yours had tweeted, “At some point, all the women who have been afraid to speak out about Harvey Weinstein are going to have to hold hands and jump.” This was back in 2015. And from your Twitter account, you said, “Agreed.” It seemed like you almost had the opportunity to come forward. What made you want to come forward now? Has this become a turning point in the industry? KATHERINE KENDALL: This is a turning point. It’s a turning point. There are so many times when I thought about it, and then felt like — there were times when I thought about it and said, well, I have nothing to lose, I will just do it. And then I thought, I — I just didn’t have the strength or the courage yet. And I think somebody like Jodi Kantor doing the story for The New York Times, the fact that she thought it was a story at all was startling to me and made me feel like, wow, something is going to be done. And I knew she had told me — I mean, they were looking for women that this had happened to, because they’d been hearing rumors for so long that it happened to so many people. And she had told me other people were coming out. And I thought, I can’t — when I watched Rose McGowan or any of the other actresses come forward, I just — or Ashley Judd — I just thought, they look strong to me, and I don’t want to be the one that stays silent. HARI SREENIVASAN: Well, Katherine Kendall… KATHERINE KENDALL: I want to stand beside them. HARI SREENIVASAN: Katherine Kendall, thank you very much for speaking with us. And, hopefully, there are other people that are empowered by you coming forward. KATHERINE KENDALL: I hope so. Thank you. The post Escaping Harvey Weinstein was a ‘cat-and-mouse game,’ says Katherine Kendall appeared first on PBS NewsHour. Full Article harvey weinstein hollywood Katherine Kendall sexual harrasment
inst Why does our universe have something instead of nothing? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:00:21 +0000 In order to figure out how something came from nothing, we first need to explore the different types of nothing Full Article
inst Should Trump Use DOJ Against His Enemies? By www.realclearpolitics.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:52:45 -0600 To restore the rule of law, Trump's Department of Justice must investigate those who subverted our constitutional order. Full Article AM Update
inst N.L. institution says due diligence on OceanGate wasn't necessary prior to Titan implosion By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:30:00 EDT The Marine Institute and OceanGate signed a partnership in early 2023, but it remains unclear if the Memorial University campus knew the ill-fated Titan submersible was unregulated, unclassed and uncertified. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
inst Liverpool news: One OVERLOOKED player predicted to star against Man City By www.sport.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:43:00 +0000 LIVERPOOL midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum will be pivotal for Jurgen Klopp at Manchester City.. Full Article
inst Man Utd fans DESPERATE for Alexis Sanchez to CELEBRATE if he scores against Arsenal By www.sport.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:25:00 +0000 ALEXIS SANCHEZ returns to former club Arsenal tonight - and Manchester United fans are desperate to see him celebrate if he scores at the Emirates.. Full Article
inst Fired FEMA employee says instructions to skip Trump homes were part of ‘colossal avoidance’ policy By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:17:24 -0500 A FEMA supervisor fired for instructing subordinates to skip over houses with Trump signs says her actions were consistent with agency guidance and were not isolated to her team alone. Full Article b7dd6cb0-e908-558e-a1ce-c9b5cc2b309d fnc Fox News fox-news/us/disasters/fema fox-news/us/us-regions/southeast/florida fox-news/person/donald-trump fox-news/weather/hurricanes fox-news/us/congress fox-news/politics article
inst Teens Gain Experience at IEEE’s TryEngineering Summer Institute By spectrum.ieee.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:00:03 +0000 The future of engineering is bright, and it’s being shaped by the young minds at the TryEngineering Summer Institute (TESI), a program administered by IEEE Educational Activities. This year more than 300 students attended TESI to fuel their passion for engineering and prepare for higher education and careers. Sessions were held from 30 June through 2 August on the campuses of Rice University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of San Diego.The program is an immersive experience designed for students ages 13 to 17. It offers hands-on projects, interactive workshops, field trips, and insights into the profession from practicing engineers. Participants get to stay on a college campus, providing them with a preview of university life.Student turned instructorOne future innovator is Natalie Ghannad, who participated in the program as a student in 2022 and was a member of this year’s instructional team in Houston at Rice University. Ghannad is in her second year as an electrical engineering student at the University of San Francisco. University students join forces with science and engineering teachers at each TESI location to serve as instructors.For many years, Ghannad wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a pediatric neurosurgeon. As a high school junior in Houston in 2022, however, she had a change of heart and decided to pursue engineering after participating in the TESI at Rice. She received a full scholarship from the IEEE Foundation TESI Scholarship Fund, supported by IEEE societies and councils. “I really liked that it was hands-on,” Ghannad says. “From the get-go, we were introduced to 3D printers and laser cutters.” The benefit of participating in the program, she says, was “having the opportunity to not just do the academic side of STEM but also to really get to play around, get your hands dirty, and figure out what you’re doing.” “Looking back,” she adds, “there are so many parallels between what I’ve actually had to do as a college student, and having that knowledge from the Summer Institute has really been great.”She was inspired to volunteer as a teaching assistant because, she says, “I know I definitely want to teach, have the opportunity to interact with kids, and also be part of the future of STEM.”More than 90 students attended the program at Rice. They visited Space Center Houston, where former astronauts talked to them about the history of space exploration.Participants also were treated to presentations by guest speakers including IEEE Senior Member Phil Bautista, the founder of Bull Creek Data, a consulting company that provides technical solutions; IEEE Senior Member Christopher Sanderson, chair of the IEEE Region 5 Houston Section; and James Burroughs, a standards manager for Siemens in Atlanta. Burroughs, who spoke at all three TESI events this year, provided insight on overcoming barriers to do the important work of an engineer.Learning about transit systems and careersThe University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, hosted the East Coast TESI event this year. Students were treated to a field trip to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Association (SEPTA), one of the largest transit systems in the country. Engineers from AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm with offices in Philadelphia that worked closely with SEPTA on its most recent station renovation, collaborated with IEEE to host the trip. The benefit of participating in the program was “having the opportunity to not just do the academic side of STEM but also to really get to play around, get your hands dirty, and figure out what you’re doing.” — Natalie GhannadParticipants also heard from guest speakers including Api Appulingam, chief development officer of the Philadelphia International Airport, who told the students the inspiring story of her career.Guest speakers from Google and MetaStudents who attended the TESI camp at the University of San Diego visited Qualcomm. Hosted by the IEEE Region 6 director, Senior Member Kathy Herring Hayashi, they learned about cutting-edge technology and toured the Qualcomm Museum.Students also heard from guest speakers including IEEE Member Andrew Saad, an engineer at Google; Gautam Deryanni, a silicon validation engineer at Meta; Kathleen Kramer, 2025 IEEE president and a professor of electrical engineering at the University of San Diego; as well as Burroughs.“I enjoyed the opportunity to meet new, like-minded people and enjoy fun activities in the city, as well as get a sense of the dorm and college life,” one participant said.Hands-on projectsIn addition to field trips and guest speakers, participants at each location worked on several hands-on projects highlighting the engineering design process. In the toxic popcorn challenge, the students designed a process to safely remove harmful kernels. Students tackling the bridge challenge designed and built a span out of balsa wood and glue, then tested its strength by gradually adding weight until it failed. The glider challenge gave participants the tools and knowledge to build and test their aircraft designs.One participant applauded the hands-on activities, saying, “All of them gave me a lot of experience and helped me have a better idea of what engineering field I want to go in. I love that we got to participate in challenges and not just listen to lectures—which can be boring.” The students also worked on a weeklong sparking solutions challenge. Small teams identified a societal problem, such as a lack of clean water or limited mobility for senior citizens, then designed a solution to address it. On the last day of camp, they pitched their prototypes to a team of IEEE members that judged the projects based on their originality and feasibility. Each student on the winning teams at each location were awarded the programmable Mech-5 robot.Twenty-nine scholarships were awarded with funding from the IEEE Foundation. IEEE societies that donated to the cause were the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, the IEEE Computer Society, the IEEE Electronics Packaging Society, the IEEE Industry Applications Society, the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, the IEEE Power & Energy Society, the IEEE Power Electronics Society, the IEEE Signal Processing Society, and the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society. Full Article Ieee member news Type:ti
inst London, Ont., doctor repeats ketchup protest against MP to denounce Liberals' Israel policy By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:26:11 EST Hours after mischief charges were dropped against a London, Ont., doctor who protested the Liberal government’s Israel policy by squirting ketchup at a member of parliament’s constituency office, Dr. Tarek Loubani repeated the protest. Full Article News/Canada/London
inst Team at Kolkata institute engineers bacteria to solve maths problems - The Hindu By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Team at Kolkata institute engineers bacteria to solve maths problems The Hindu Full Article
inst RG Kar rape case: Bengal governor seeks report from CM after Sanjay Roy made big allegation against ex-Kolkata top cop - Hindustan Times By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:21:03 GMT RG Kar rape case: Bengal governor seeks report from CM after Sanjay Roy made big allegation against ex-Kolkata top cop Hindustan TimesRG Kar rape case: Bengal Guv seeks report from Mamata govt after accused Sanjay Roy claims ‘Vineet Goel is threatening…’ MintVideo | RG Kar Case News | Kolkata Horror: Prime Accused Sanjay Roy's 'Shocking Revelation' On Camera NDTVRG Kar rape-murder victim’s dad deposes on day 1 of trial The Times of IndiaRG Kar case: CM Mamata asked to submit report on prime accused's claim CNBCTV18 Full Article
inst ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ trailer: Anthony Mackie faces off against Harrison Ford’s hulking red president By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:13:17 +0530 Directed by Julius Onah, the upcoming film sees Ford as President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who offers Wilson an official role within the military, hoping to make Captain America a government ally Full Article Movies
inst Tributes pour in for Pandit Ram Narayan, the maestro who took sarangi instrument to new heights By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:58:15 +0530 Music director and singer Adnan Sami said he was saddened by the demise of “one of the greatest Sarangi Maestros that the entire Indian subcontinent has ever witnessed”. Full Article Music
inst Canada captain Alphonso Davies to miss CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Suriname By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:46:23 EST Canada will be without captain Alphonso Davies for its upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Suriname. Canada Soccer says the Bayern Munich star has withdrawn as a "precautionary measure due to physical fatigue." Full Article Sports/Soccer
inst ‘Genshin Impact’ Version 5.0 Update Pre-Installation Now Live, New Trailer Released By toucharcade.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:37:01 +0000 HoYoverse has begun pre-installation for the major Genshin Impact (Free) version 5.0 “Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn" update for … Continue reading "‘Genshin Impact’ Version 5.0 Update Pre-Installation Now Live, New Trailer Released" Full Article Android Featured Free Games iPad Games iPhone games News Universal
inst HP wins huge fraud case against Autonomy founder and CEO Mike Lynch By arstechnica.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:25:57 +0000 Hours after the ruling, the UK home secretary approved Lynch's extradition to the US. Full Article Policy autonomy business fraud HP
inst Conservatives plot challenge against Mike Johnson... By thehill.com Published On :: 2024-11-13T06:19:37Z Conservatives plot challenge against Mike Johnson... (Second column, 4th story, link) Related stories:New senator banned from bringing bulldog to Senate floor... Full Article
inst Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:14:15 -0500 The original 2021 ruling ordered Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The appeals court said there is "insufficient consensus" on a specific reduction percentage. Full Article
inst Shell wins appeal in Dutch court after three-year battle against green groups By www.engadget.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:55:43 +0000 Climate activists won against Shell in 2021 when a Dutch court commanded the oil giant to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by the end of 2030. Three years later, Shell managed to win its appeal against this ruling. In the court's view, Shell doesn’t have a “social standard of care” to curtail emissions, the BBC reports. The 2021 ruling was noteworthy, as it was the first time a court made a private company obey the 2015 Paris Agreement in addition to Dutch law. However, the appeals court judge said that while Shell had an obligation to reduce emissions, a 45 percent cut could not be established as there is no universally accepted amount. Shell’s statement says it’s planning to reduce its products’ carbon intensity by a comparatively paltry 15 to 20 percent by 2030 compared to a 2016 baseline. The 2021 ruling would only be effective in the Netherlands as well. Shell wouldn’t have been legally obligated to follow the lower court's ruling for its operations outside Dutch territory. Now even that small gain is off the table for now. The activists, who are largely associated with Milieudefensie (the Dutch branch of Friends of the Earth), issued a statement promising to continue the fight against climate change. “Large polluters are powerful. But united, we as people have the power to change them,” said Donald Pols, Director of Milieudefensie. They’re now trying to take the case to the Supreme Court, but getting a final verdict will likely take years.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/science/shell-wins-appeal-in-dutch-court-after-three-year-battle-against-green-groups-165543894.html?src=rss Full Article Government site|engadget provider_name|Engadget region|US language|en-US author_name|Jeremy Gan
inst Ottawa to reinstate Arctic ambassador as it faces challenges from U.S., Russia and China in region By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Ottawa is finalizing its long-awaited Arctic foreign policy with Inuit leaders for release before the end of the year, as Canada braces for a second Trump presidency and increasing threats to its sovereignty from China and Russia. Full Article News/Politics
inst Shell wins landmark climate case against green groups in Dutch appeal By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:58:07 GMT A court throws out a ruling that the gas and oil giant cut its greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article
inst We Need Scientific Brainstorming about Shared Global Dangers By www.scientificamerican.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 It is difficult to disentangle Russian and Chinese scientists from international science cooperation. That is a good thing Full Article
inst AllTrials guide to asking academic institutions about missing results By www.alltrials.net Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:29:12 +0000 When university and hospital trusts were called to the UK parliament last year to answer questions on why they were not following the rules on reporting results, we saw how effective the questioning from politicians was. Those of you who watched the parliamentary session saw the pressure the university representatives were put under. Because the politicians asked […] Full Article News
inst Biden Administration Should Prioritize Fight Against Superbugs By www.pewtrusts.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 The Pew Charitable Trusts joined dozens of research, health care, and nonprofit stakeholders in urging President-elect Joe Biden to prioritize and strengthen the national response to antibiotic resistance. Full Article
inst At UN, US warns Israel against forcible displacement, starvation in Gaza By www.asiaone.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:40:22 +0800 UNITED NATIONS — The United States stressed at the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday (Nov 12) that "there must be no forcible displacement, nor policy of starvation in Gaza" by Israel, warning such policies would have grave implications under US and international law. The remarks by US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield came just hours after Washington said its ally Israel was doing enough to address the humanitarian crisis in Israel to avoid facing potential restrictions on US military aid. "Still, Israel must ensure its actions are fully implemented - and its improvements sustained over time," Thomas-Greenfield told the UN Security Council. It was also urgently important that Israel pause implementation of a law banning the operation of the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, she added. Full Article
inst A US Ambassador Working for Cuba? Charges Against Former Diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha Spotlight Havana's Importance in the World of Spying By www.belfercenter.org Published On :: Dec 15, 2023 Dec 15, 2023 Calder Walton writes that if proved, Victor Manuel Rocha's espionage would place him among the longest-serving spies in modern times. Allowing him to operate as a spy in the senior echelons of the U.S. government for so long would represent a staggering U.S. security failure. Full Article
inst Einstein: The Scientist as Moralist, The Telegraph By ramachandraguha.in Published On :: Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:26:13 +0000 I saw Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer earlier this week. The main character in the film, J. Robert Oppenheimer, was a physicist whose family was Jewish, and who worked for many years at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Princeton. In these respects he was akin to Albert Einstein, who makes several appearances in the movie itself. [...] Full Article Politics and Current Affairs Biography Albert Einstein Chaim Weizman Christopher Nolan Einsteins Germany by Fritz Stein Gandhi Heinrich von Trietschke Honour your master Palestine Robert Oppenheimer Romain Rolland Rudolf Ladenburg funeral speech Tagore Zionists anti chauvanist anti narcissist authoritarianism nationalism
inst Legal Experts Discuss Accountability Measures Against Russia at HLS Event By www.belfercenter.org Published On :: Nov 17, 2022 Nov 17, 2022 The speakers included Yale Law School professor Harold H. Koh ’75, and Patrick W. Pearsall, Director of the International Claims and Reparations Project at Columbia Law School. Koh and Pearsall discussed their experiences representing Ukraine in legal proceedings against Russia before the International Court of Justice. Full Article
inst Salata Institute Launches Initiative to Reduce Global Methane Emissions By www.belfercenter.org Published On :: Jul 10, 2023 Jul 10, 2023 The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University launched today a major research and outreach initiative to reduce global methane emissions. The initiative seeks meaningful and sustained progress in global methane-emissions reductions through research and effective engagement with government policymakers — and with key stakeholders in business, nongovernmental organizations, and international institutions. Full Article
inst Harvard Project — with the Salata Institute — Provides Support for Students to Attend COP-28 By www.belfercenter.org Published On :: Nov 6, 2023 Nov 6, 2023 The Harvard Project on Climate Agreements collaborated with the Salata Institute on Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University to provide financial and logistical support for students to attend the Twenty-Eighth Conference of the Parties (COP-28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). COP-28 will be held in Dubai, Nov. 30 – Dec. 12, 2023. Full Article
inst Europe’s Carbon Border Tax Advances the Fight Against Climate Change By www.belfercenter.org Published On :: May 24, 2024 May 24, 2024 At first glance, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism may look like a potential source of international discord. But a closer look suggests that the EU’s strict carbon-pricing regime may be the best chance the world has to achieve the Paris climate agreement’s ambitious emissions-reduction goals. Full Article
inst The Enormous Risks and Uncertain Benefits of an Israeli Strike Against Iran's Nuclear Facilities By www.belfercenter.org Published On :: Apr 18, 2024 Apr 18, 2024 Assaf Zoran argues that an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities may have the opposite result of prompting an escalation in Iran’s nuclear developments, a pattern previously observed in response to kinetic actions attributed to Israel. Full Article
inst Institutional investors' shifting allocation strategies are driving hedge funds towards new products - EY�s Natalie Deak on how hedge fund managers are pursuing growth By www.multivu.com Published On :: 03 Nov 2014 13:40:00 EST EY�s Natalie Deak on how hedge fund managers are pursuing growth Full Article Banking Financial Services Economic news trends analysis Broadcast Feed Announcements Survey Polls & Research MultiVu Video
inst Sullivan & Cromwell launches Financial Institutions Insights, an ongoing video series to share insights on key industry developments - S&C-Financial Institutions Insights By www.multivu.com Published On :: 28 Aug 2015 17:00:00 EDT Mitch Eitel discusses shareholder activism and post-financial crisis enforcement issues Full Article Computer Electronics High Tech Security Workforce Management Human Resources New Products Services Legal Issues Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
inst Northwestern Mutual Reveals Design of 2016 Rose Parade� Float to Support the Fight Against Childhood Cancer - Northwestern Mutual Tournament of Roses� Parade Float Reveal By www.multivu.com Published On :: 02 Dec 2015 15:45:00 EST Northwestern Mutual, presenting sponsor of the Rose Bowl Game�, revealed renderings of its Tournament of Roses� Parade float, inspired by Peyton Richardson, a teenage ballerina who is fighting cancer. Full Article Banking Financial Services Insurance Mutual Funds Health Insurance Sporting Events Broadcast Feed Announcements Corporate Social Responsibility MultiVu Video Socially Responsible Investing
inst Cepsa: New Headquarters, New Company - CEPSA's logo installation By www.multivu.com Published On :: 09 Dec 2015 18:00:00 EST CEPSA's logo installation Full Article Chemical Oil Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Gas New Products Services MultiVu Video
inst Share Your Favourite Hug Picture on LIVEINSTYLE.COM With Your YAARS and Win a Chance to Meet Dhoni AND Gayle - McDowell's No.1 | #ShareAHug By www.multivu.com Published On :: 14 Dec 2015 11:45:00 EST McDowell's No.1 | #ShareAHug Full Article Entertainment Food Beverages Beer Wine & Spirits New Products Services MultiVu Video
inst Award-Winning Actress Gina Rodriguez Brings Her Star Power To The Fight Against Frizz - #FrizzFreeHairGoals By www.multivu.com Published On :: 19 Apr 2016 15:59:00 EDT #FrizzFreeHairGoals Full Article Household Consumer Cosmetics Retail Cosmetics & Personal Care Household Products (vacuum cleaners supplies etc) New Products Services Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
inst DDN Storage Drives Critical Insights that Allow VBI to Combat the World�s Largest and Deadliest Ebola Outbreak - Virginia Bioinformatics Institute Video Case Study By www.multivu.com Published On :: 25 Feb 2015 09:50:00 EST Virginia Bioinformatics Institute Video Case Study Full Article Biotechnology Computer Electronics Computer Software Healthcare Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
inst Northwestern Mutual Announces 2016 Rose Parade� Float to Support the Fight Against Childhood Cancer - Northwestern Mutual Rose Parade float will support the fight against childhood cancer By www.multivu.com Published On :: 09 Sep 2015 17:55:00 EDT Northwestern Mutual Rose Parade float will support the fight against childhood cancer Full Article Entertainment Healthcare Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Sporting Events Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video