orm As Surgeon General Urges ‘Whole-of-Society’ Effort to Fight Health Misinformation, the Work of the National Academies Helps Foster an Evidence-Based Information Environment By Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT The U.S. surgeon general has released a public advisory calling misinformation a “serious threat to public health.” The National Academies have been addressing misinformation in health and science on multiple fronts and are taking steps to help cultivate a fact- and evidence-based information environment. Full Article
orm Climate Change and ‘A New Normal of Extremes’ By Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT A recent discussion hosted by the National Academies examined the extreme weather events that are becoming more frequent as the climate changes, and how the nation can better prepare for them. Full Article
orm Transformative Opportunities in Transportation By Published On :: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT In a new NAE Perspective, Chris Hendrickson says there are opportunities in the next few decades to reshape the landscape of familiar transportation systems, with transformations emerging in vehicle propulsion, automation, and telecommunications. Full Article
orm New Report Recommends Changes to Handbook for EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System Assessments By Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should make changes to its integrated risk information system (IRIS) assessments handbook to ensure it provides clear operational instructions for those conducting assessments, and transparency regarding the assessment process, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
orm New Report Recommends Changes to U.S. Organ Transplant System to Improve Fairness and Equity, Reduce Nonuse of Donated Organs, and Improve the System’s Overall Performance By Published On :: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT Almost 110,000 Americans are waiting for organ transplants, but there are significant inequities in who gets access to the waiting list and an eventual transplant. A new report recommends several policy changes to create a more fair, equitable, and patient-focused system for organ allocation. Full Article
orm ‘New Space Ecosystem’ Should Be Leveraged to Provide Transformative Science Advancements, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT Rapid advances in small satellite technology and associated launch and production capabilities have transformed the space industry. A new report recommends ways the government can partner with commercial entities to enhance national missions and make transformative science advancements. Full Article
orm Wide-Ranging Systemic Changes Needed to Transform Nursing Homes to Meet Needs of Residents, Families, and Staff By Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT To provide high-quality care for all nursing home residents, the U.S. must strengthen the nursing home workforce, improve emergency preparedness, and increase the transparency and accountability of nursing homes’ finances and operations, among other actions. Full Article
orm Multisector, All-of-Society Transformation Needed to Ensure Aging Societies Worldwide Are Poised to Thrive by 2050, Says New Report By Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT Ensuring that populations globally are actively engaged in society while living longer, healthier lives will require a multisector, all-of-society approach. A new NAM report provides a roadmap with recommendations for addressing the needs of older people in the next five years and other actions to improve healthy longevity by 2050. Full Article
orm CDC’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Needs Investment, Regulatory Reform, and Other Changes to Meet New Infectious Disease Challenges, Says Report By Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT The CDC’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine should create an effective and innovative quarantine station model to confront new challenges in preventing the spread of infectious diseases in the U.S., and requires new investment and regulatory reforms to do so. Full Article
orm As COP27 Approaches, Report Recommends New Global Emissions Information Clearinghouse, Steps to Improve Accuracy and Usability of Information By Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT As the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP27) approaches, a new report recommends steps to improve the accuracy and usability of greenhouse gas emissions information for decision-makers, including creating a global information clearinghouse. Full Article
orm Scientific Organizations Form International Group to Advance Ukrainian Science and Support Researchers - Breakthrough Prize Foundation Provides $3 Million By Published On :: Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT With a $3 million donation from the Breakthrough Prize Foundation, a high-level, international coordinating group of scientific organizations has been established to take concrete steps to support Ukraine’s scientists and research community with the aim of rebuilding a successful global science and innovation system in Ukraine. Full Article
orm Nobel Prize Summit on Countering Misinformation and Building Trust in Science To Be Held May 24-26 By Published On :: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT Nobel Prize laureates and other esteemed experts and leaders will gather at “Truth, Trust and Hope” for a global dialogue on how to stop misinformation from eroding public trust in science. Hosted by NAS and the Nobel Foundation, the summit takes place May 24-26 in Washington, D.C., and virtually. Full Article
orm Registration Now Open -- May 24-26 Nobel Prize Summit on Misinformation and Trust in Science By Published On :: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT Registration is now open for the Nobel Prize Summit “Truth, Trust and Hope,” a global conversation on how to stop misinformation from eroding public trust in science. Hosted by NAS and the Nobel Foundation, the summit takes place May 24-26 in Washington, D.C., and virtually. Full Article
orm My health information has been stolen. Now what? By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 As health data continues to be a prized target for hackers, here's how to minimize the fallout from a breach impacting your own health records Full Article
orm How regulatory standards and cyber insurance inform each other By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Should the payment of a ransomware demand be illegal? Should it be regulated in some way? These questions are some examples of the legal minefield that cybersecurity teams must deal with Full Article
orm How to remove your personal information from Google Search results By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Have you ever googled yourself? Were you happy with what came up? If not, consider requesting the removal of your personal information from search results. Full Article
orm 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
orm Unlocking digital transformation goals for Indian enterprises with 5G By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 20 May 2023 10:03:35 +0530 Recently, India's Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the 5G service, affirming that "India will lead the Industry 4.0 revolution with 5G at the helm." Commenting on this technology, certain experts predicted that by 2035, 5G will have a cumulative economic impact of US$ 1 trillion, and between 2025 and 2040, it could deliver an additional GDP of US$ 150 billion for the country. This aligns with India's vision of becoming a US$ 5 trillion economy by 2025. Full Article
orm How emerging trends in big data can transform India's retail industry By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:50:55 +0530 Big data allows retailers to analyze vast sets of customer information including purchase history, demographics, browsing behaviour, and social media interactions. This enables highly targeted marketing campaigns, product recommendations, and loyalty programs. Full Article
orm Google spends Rs 23,000 crore to bring back former AI employee, sparks overspending debate in AI race By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:22:47 +0530 Noam Shazeer, an AI pioneer who left Google in 2021, has returned to the company after Google paid $2.7 billion to acquire his startup, Character.AI. Shazeer is now a vice president at Google and will lead the development of their next-generation AI project, Gemini. This move highlights the intense competition for top AI talent in Silicon Valley. Full Article
orm Union Bank of India and Zoho Mark Digital Transformation Success with Leadership Meet By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:06:17 +0530 The partnership between Union Bank of India and Zoho began in 2021 after the merger of Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank with Union Bank of India, which significantly expanded its operations. Full Article
orm For first time, carbon nanotube transistors outperform silicon By esciencenews.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Sep 2016 15:34:40 +0000 For decades, scientists have tried to harness the unique properties of carbon nanotubes to create high-performance electronics that are faster or consume less power -- resulting in longer battery life, faster wireless communication and faster processing speeds for devices like smartphones and laptops. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
orm Transform collaboration with Cisco unified communications from BT By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2015 01:10:20 +0530 Cisco unified communications (UC) give your teams the freedom to be productive from anywhere, on any device. Available as one of our Cisco cloud services using Hosted Collaboration Solution (HCS) or as an on-premises solution, Cisco UC lets you access presence, instant messaging, voice, video, voice messaging, desktop sharing, and conferencing. Full Article
orm Meta Platforms strikes geothermal energy deal to power US data centers By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:44:55 +0530 Geothermal power is a renewable energy source that uses the Earth's internal heat to produce electricity and heat water. One-hundred and fifty megawatts is roughly enough electricity to power 38,000 homes. Full Article
orm CXO fusion roles: Transforming leadership in the era of digital innovation By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:14:34 +0530 As organizations become more complex, the necessity for collaborative leadership—where CXOs work together rather than in silos—has never been more pronounced. Full Article
orm Democratizing health insurance: The transformative role of technology By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:54:37 +0530 Expanding access to insurance is crucial for strengthening our country’s social safety net, addressing inequality, and building a more resilient society. Full Article
orm NASA sees Tropical Storm 18W moving into Philippine sea By esciencenews.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:53:11 +0000 Tropical Depression 18W formed west of Guam and strengthened into a tropical storm. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite saw the storm heading into the Philippine Sea early on Sept. 12. read more Full Article Earth & Climate
orm NASA catches Tropical Depression 19W nearing Vietnam after formation By esciencenews.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:53:50 +0000 Early on Sept. 12 Tropical Depression 19W formed east of Vietnam. NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the South China Sea and captured a visible image of the storm that had quickly started moving over Vietnam. read more Full Article Earth & Climate
orm NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP finds powerful storms in Tropical Storm Malakas By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:03:18 +0000 NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite measured cloud top temperatures as it passed over Tropical Storm Malakas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean and found strong storms. read more Full Article Earth & Climate
orm NASA sees formation of Central Atlantic Tropical Storm Ian By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:32:56 +0000 The low pressure area known as System 94L developed into Tropical Storm Ian on Sept. 14. NOAA's GOES-East satellite data was made into an animation that showed the development of the central Atlantic storm. read more Full Article Earth & Climate
orm Subsidies from Big Tech should be last option for EU telcos: Meta Platforms By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:08:12 +0530 Companies such as Meta have said such a move would not solve the telcos' financial problems and ignores hefty investments by tech companies. Full Article
orm Australia plans huge fines if big tech fails to tackle disinformation By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:48:51 +0530 Under the proposed legislation, the owners of platforms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, TikTok and podcasting services would face penalties worth up to five percent of annual global turnover -- some of the highest proposed anywhere in the world. Full Article
orm Bank of Maharashtra revamps tech platform, appoints BCG for digital transformation By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Jul 2023 09:24:34 +0530 Services that have been automated include issuance of health & general insurance policies, RE-KYC, nomination facility, and online bill payment. Full Article
orm As ChatGPT takes the internet by storm, here’s what its rivals are up to By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:43:05 +0530 OpenAI took the internet by storm as its AI chatbot ChatGPT wowed people with its ability to formulate detailed and human-like answers on a wide range of subjects in a few seconds. Full Article
orm Critical information needed in fight to save wildlife By esciencenews.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:38:15 +0000 With global temperatures rising, an international group of 22 top biologists is calling for a coordinated effort to gather important species information that is urgently needed to improve predictions for the impact of climate change on future biodiversity. read more Full Article Biology & Nature
orm New data bill’s mandate could pose security risk, say social media platforms By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:39:02 +0530 For users in India between 13 and 18 years of age, apps may now have to get parental consent by verifying the identity of the children and their parents.. The Digital Personal Data Protection bill defines children as those below 18 years, which is above the global threshold. Users above 13 years of age, for example, are typically allowed on many social media platforms. Full Article
orm TecRivulet transforms customer service with advanced helpdesk systems By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:24:04 +0530 It offers centralized request management, omnichannel integration, self-service capabilities, enhanced visibility for business partners, employee training and tools, powerful analytics capabilities, seamless integration with existing systems, and comprehensive service offerings. Full Article
orm CAMS, Google Cloud to build cloud-native platform By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:20:04 +0530 The next generation platform, envisaged with Google Cloud, is a strategic step of the company to leverage the multiple benefits of cloud-based platforms and emerging technologies for the rapidly growing asset management industry, CAMS said in a statement here on Tuesday. Full Article
orm Infosys collaborates with Sector Alarm to transform core enterprise business systems on cloud By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:11:33 +0530 According to a release, Infosys will work closely with Sector Alarm to migrate their disparate, on-premises Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform onto Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O), helping them modernize their financial and business operating models. Full Article
orm X-ray inspection system Dymond DSV: double detection performance through a smart split By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:41:00 -0400 With the two side shooters Dymond DSV and Dymond D Monoblock, Minebea Intec presents two new products for its premium portfolio in the field of horizontal X-ray inspection. Full Article
orm Evergreen debuts new brand look and product formulations By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:52:00 -0500 Since its inception in early 2020, Evergreen has offered an expanding range of waffles and breakfast sandwiches that are ready in minutes. Full Article
orm New formulation strategies for bakery snacks By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:19:00 -0400 Bakery snacks saw a relatively flat year per IRI, Chicago, with 0.16 percent growth to $3.4 billion. Grupo Bimbo far outperformed the category average, though, with growth of 14.48 percent to $249.4 million. Full Article
orm Key performance indicators in the snack and bakery industry By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:15:00 -0400 An interview with KPM Analytics on key performance indicator (KPI) solutions. Full Article
orm Festo to introduce artificial intelligence software platform at IBIE 2022 By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:15:00 -0400 Festo to introduce AI-based software for machine uptime, soft-robotic grippers, and economical electric motion at IBIE 2022. Full Article
orm Festo debuts AI platform By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:55:00 -0400 Festo AX, a new machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) software platform, ensures maximum uptime, product quality, and energy efficiency in a host of applications. Full Article
orm Flair thermoforming films By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0500 Flair recently introduced the newest members of its PLATiNUM line of thermoforming films. Full Article
orm Kraft Mac & Cheese expands to popcorn form By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400 This summer, consumers can elevate their snacking game with Kraft Mac & Cheese Popcorn. Full Article
orm Hormel introduces summer-themed meats, crackers tray By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:50:00 -0400 With summertime parties on the horizon, the makers of the Hormel Gatherings brand is introducing summer-themed Hard Salami and Pepperoni Tray. Full Article
orm Diverse cookie flavors and formats drive category sales By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 In the middle of a pandemic, cookies continue to fly off grocery store shelves as consumers seek familiar, comforting flavors. Full Article
orm Customers of belts, conveyors look for automation, cleanability, performance By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0400 Companies that make belts, conveyors, and associated equipment like motors have a wide array of customers in the snack food and wholesale bakery industries, because every food production facility relies heavily on these technologies throughout their processes. Full Article