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Preventing Sexual Harassment and Reducing Harm by Addressing Abuses of Power in Higher Education Institutions

Pulling from research and institutional examples, the Remediation Working Group of the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education has published a paper that examines the types of power differentials in academia, how abuses of power can take the form of sexual harassment, and strategies for preventing and remediating such abuses.




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New Report — Review of the Draft Fifth National Climate Assessment




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Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be bad news for organizations everywhere

Hacktivism is nothing new, but the increasingly fuzzy lines between traditional hacktivism and state-backed operations make it a more potent threat




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Small but mighty: Top 5 pocket-sized gadgets to boost your ethical hacking skills

These five formidable bits of kit that can assist cyber-defenders in spotting chinks in corporate armors and help hobbyist hackers deepen their understanding of cybersecurity




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Phishing targeting Polish SMBs continues via ModiLoader

ESET researchers detected multiple, widespread phishing campaigns targeting SMBs in Poland during May 2024, distributing various malware families




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CosmicBeetle steps up: Probation period at RansomHub

CosmicBeetle, after improving its own ransomware, tries its luck as a RansomHub affiliate




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CosmicBeetle joins the ranks of RansomHub affiliates – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET researchers also find that CosmicBeetle attempts to exploit the notoriety of the LockBit ransomware gang to advance its own ends




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ESET Research Podcast: CosmicBeetle

Learn how a rather clumsy cybercrime group wielding buggy malicious tools managed to compromise a number of SMBs in various parts of the world




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Tuning the instrument: Spider webs as vibration transmission structures

Two years ago, a research team led by the University of Oxford revealed that, when plucked like a guitar string, spider silk transmits vibrations across a wide range of frequencies, carrying information about prey, mates and even the structural integrity of a web.

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UMD physicists discover 'smoke rings' made of laser light

Most basic physics textbooks describe laser light in fairly simple terms: a beam travels directly from one point to another and, unless it strikes a mirror or other reflective surface, will continue traveling along an arrow-straight path, gradually expanding in size due to the wave nature of light. But these basic rules go out the window with high-intensity laser light.

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Study: Earth's carbon points to planetary smashup

Research by Rice University Earth scientists suggests that virtually all of Earth's life-giving carbon could have come from a collision about 4.4 billion years ago between Earth and an embryonic planet similar to Mercury.

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IndiaAI 2023: MeitY’s 7 working groups for deploying AI to make governance smarter, data-led

“To ensure the sustainability of the CoE, robust collaboration with the Industry, and the creation of commercially viable outputs, the MeitY will not own any IP generated by the CoE. The IP generated can be retained by the idea generator or by the CoE.”




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Kolhapur civic body to use GIS, AI for property survey & assessment

The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to use Geo-Information System (GIS) to survey the number of properties in the city and also use artificial intelligence (AI) for assessing the size of the multi-storied buildings.




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Haleon reboots digital post demerger from GlaxoSmithKline

With its demerger journey spiked the transformation need, the article decodes how Haleon reboots its strategy




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Navigating safer roads in the new era of smart solutions

​Government policies and regulations play a crucial role in fostering technological adoption. Initiatives like the National Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) policy and collaborations with technology companies are steps in the right direction




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OpenAI and rivals seek new path to smarter AI as current methods hit limitations

TECH-AI-OpenAI and rivals seek new path to smarter AI as current methods hit limitations




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Qualcomm chip sales to Chinese smartphone makers fuel strong results

Qualcomm's derived 46% of its revenue in its most recent fiscal year from customers with headquarters in China. Trump has floated second-term plans for blanket tariffs of 10% to 20% on virtually all imports as well as tariffs of 60% or more on goods from China, in a bid to boost US manufacturing.




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India's smartphone market estimated to grow 7-8 pc this year

India's smartphone market is estimated to grow 7-8 per cent this year, driven by strong demand for premium, 5G and AI smartphones, according to a new report.




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Yellow or black, large or small? Ant color and body size respond strongly to environment

A University of Liverpool study of ants across three continents has revealed that their colour and size is strongly influenced by their environment, and that the dominant colour and average body size can change from year to year as temperatures vary. This finding has implications for how ant communities will cope with rising global temperatures.

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Generative AI biggest weapon and tool for cybersecurity: Microsoft's Brad Smith

Addressing cybersecurity attack concerns raised by generative AI, Smith said that there will be an increasing number of organisations and governments that will use the technology to develop cybersecurity threats.




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SAP’s India cloud growing over 50%, to focus on smaller businesses: India MD

Manish Prasad, president and managing director of SAP Indian Subcontinent, told ET that India is a key growth market for the company. SAP, which is Europe's biggest tech company by market capitalisation, is seeing cloud revenues in the India market rising at over 50% a year as mid-market firms up adoption.




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X-ray inspection system Dymond DSV: double detection performance through a smart split

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.




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Preparing for impending FSMA regulatory deadlines

Do you have your food defense plan in place? July 26, 2019 is the compliance deadline for the FDA's final rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against International Adulteration under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).




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Managing snack and bakery recalls and traceability to comply with FSMA

If your food safety plan has identified critical control points and/or preventive controls per your hazard analysis, the FDA'’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requires you to have a documented recall program.




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Dunkin' Donuts Comet Candy Donut and Smoked Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

Dunkin’ Donuts is reaching for the stars this summer with a colorful new doughnut inspired by the cosmos. 




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Fortress to debut smart data, digital reporting solution at PACK EXPO

Fortress Technology’s smart data capture solution combats the digital disconnect experienced by manufacturers when operating multiple metal detectors, weighing machines, and combination systems simultaneously. 




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LesserEvil debuts Space Balls and Cosmic Rings

LesserEvil has unveiled two new better-for-you products: Space Balls, available in Interstellar Cheddar and Cinnamon Sugar Stardust, and Cosmic Rings, available in Cosmic Cheddar and Berry Blast.




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Exclusive interview: Q&A with Routific on SMBs during COVID-19

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery recently was able to talk to Marc Kuo, CEO and co-founder, Routific, about SMBs and non-traditional delivery methods during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Smartfood rolls out limited-time Chocolate Glazed Donut popcorn

The ready-to-eat snack consists of air-popped corn with a chocolate-flavored coating.




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Smartfood introduces Cheddar BBQ popcorn

The ready-to-eat snack melds the tang of barbecue sauce and cheesy cheddar flavor.




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Cheez-It drops smoke-flavored cracker

Consumers can find the new Cheez-It Smoked varieties sliding into snack aisles at retailers nationwide starting this November. 




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Case Study: Hudson Bread increases productivity, improves packing quality with smart packaging technology

To meet the needs of its growing business, Hudson Bread turned to Niverplast for its expertise in packaging automation for the bakery industry—specifically, a bag-in-box solution for its frozen artisan bread packaging line. 




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Smith’s Snackfood opts for Flexicon bulk handling system

The Aussie snack producer, a unit of PepsiCo, is the maker of Twisties, Burger Rings, Parker’s pretzels, and other brands.




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Rollon launches SMART SYSTEM Belt Actuators

Rollon has updated its SMART SYSTEM lineup of belt-driven linear actuators with a rugged new design that supports heavy loads and ensures low maintenance operation in automated manufacturing, packaging machines and food and beverage equipment.




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Coperion reintroduces K-Tron Smart Weigh Belt Feeder

Ideal for metering of food products into packaging lines, such as individual ingredients for snack mixes, finished food products prior to pouching lines, and metering of sensitive or friable food ingredients to blenders. 




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Anderson Advanced Ingredients achieves GRAS status for FiberSMART

FiberSMART is a versatile, well-tolerated sugar alternative that can be consumed multiple times per day.




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DSM expands BakeZyme portfolio with launch of new solutions to maximize freshness in baked goods

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has introduced the latest additions to its BakeZyme portfolio: BakeZyme Fresh XL and BakeZyme Master.




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Schwan Food Co. names Dimitrios Smyrnios CEO

Effective immediately, Dimitrios Smyrnios succeeds Gregory Flack as CEO of The Schwan Food Co.




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Vermont Smoke & Cure innovates in meat snack space

A representative from the producer discusses consumer cravings and company history.




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PoLoPo, CSM Ingredients partner on egg-free egg protein

The two entities are working together to commercialize egg-free ovalbumin for baking and other applications.




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Rivalz reveals expansion, Smart Snack compliance

Rivalz is now available at major retailers including select Sprouts, Nugget Markets, Bristol Farms, and now Meijer and Fred Meyer stores.





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State of the Industry 2016: Desserts get real, healthier and small

Despite Americans’ growing interest in healthier diets and better-for-you foods made with real ingredients, people still enjoy treating themselves to dessert, be it a piece of frosted layer cake, a slice of silky crème pie or a sliver of decadent cheesecake.




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Low and Slow debuts Hickory Smoked BBQ Cheese Puffs

The snack company uses a proprietary process to impart its products with the taste of hickory smoke.




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State of the Industry 2024: Bakery snacks offer small indulgences

Consumers are still looking for indulgences, despite the fact that many products now have health halos. However, in our current era of “little treat culture,” the bakery snacks category—aka smaller servings of snack cakes and pies—continue to be popular.




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Econocorp to debut compact cartoner for small goods

Econocorp will be unveiling the newest addition to its line of secondary packaging machinery, the Spartan M-Pro cartoning machine, at PACK EXPO this year.




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DSM launches Vertis CanolaPRO plant protein, free from major allergens

The launch follows more than 10 years of research and development at DSM to unlock the healthy protein from the canola seed and produce it at scale for the food industry.




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Southern Recipe Small Batch releases seasonal holiday pork rind flavors

Southern Recipe Small Batch is rereleasing its Cranberry Jalapeno and Apple Cinnamon pork rind flavors for the holidays.




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Exclusive interview with DSM: Boosting the health appeal of baked goods

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




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Small businesses across America join California Raisin Marketing Board to celebrate National Raisin Day

It’s National Raisin Day and the California Raisin Marketing Board has announced partnerships with small businesses across the country who are bringing baked goods featuring California Raisins to consumers.




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J.M. Smucker opens new Uncrustables facility in Alabama

The thaw-and-eat sandwich brand has grown from a $12 million property to about $800 million in annual sales, according to the company.