9 Covid-19 Heroes: Digitization is creating new revenue models for Apollo Hospitals By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:08:27+05:30 A remote consultation app at Apollo is allowing safety for both the patients and the frontline doctors while using AI to improve diagnostics. Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes Beyond Borders: Covid-19 is a boon for UAE's Mashreq Bank. Here's Why By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:40:24+05:30 Mashreq bank's preparation for digitization has only helped the bank improve its profits during Coronavirus pandemic while most of its competitors continue to struggle Full Article
9 Side effects of Covid-19: Widespread adoption of telemedicine By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:54:54+05:30 From driving behavioral change to encouraging doctor-patient collaboration, telemedicine’s time in the sun has proved beneficial as a collateral benefit of Covid-19. Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes: Focus on security helping Mastercard in times of crisis By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:05:43+05:30 In an interview with ETCIO, Vikas Varma, Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, Mastercard talks about how the company’s AI-driven secured contactless payment initiatives have helped them prevent any business losses during the crisis. Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes: Federal Bank sees digital coming to life during lockdown By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:04:12+05:30 Several of Federal Bank’s digital initiatives are finally seeing massive adoption as the Kochi-based bank works on automation and self service tools to boost profits. Full Article
9 Technology services and its changing role during the Covid-19 era By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T16:26:21+05:30 Since ‘virtual’ is the new normal, get imaginative on how you work, how you stay in touch and use technology to make this unique experience also a memorable on. Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes: Why Max Life Insurance sees Covid-19 as an opportunity By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:46:20+05:30 The insurance company is planning to make more investments in digital selling and workforce management, thus eyeing the covid-19 situation as an opportunity to strengthen the digital posture than a business challenge. Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes Beyond borders: Mars shifts focus online to ride with the tide By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:04:09+05:30 In an interview with ETCIO, Miao Song, Global CIO & Global VP of MARS, talks about the IT & Digital odyssey of the company in tackling the Covid-19 crisis. Full Article
9 Covid-19 has wiped out the goodnight sleep of a CISO By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T08:56:17+05:30 The stratospheric rise in phishing and identity attacks since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic is give sleepless nights to CISOs across the world making them the Digital Security Warriors Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes Beyond Borders: How being a digital-only bank helps in a pandemic By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T08:35:23+05:30 TONIK Financial, Asean’s first licensed digital-only bank, is leveraging cloud to mitigate the risks of Covid-19. Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes: Pidilite focuses on upskilling to emerge stronger from Covid-19 By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:49:27+05:30 The makers of Fevicol are leveraging this time to retrain staff and gear up technology infrastructure for the post-Covid world. Full Article
9 User Account Name Change Doesn't Show By www.bleepingcomputer.com Published On :: 2020-04-24T15:18:08-05:00 Full Article
9 Solving the 'only Youtube and Google access' problem permanently By www.bleepingcomputer.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T07:02:11-05:00 Full Article
9 Images from Sun's edge reveal origins of solar wind By esciencenews.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:08:42 +0000 Ever since the 1950s discovery of the solar wind - the constant flow of charged particles from the sun - there's been a stark disconnect between this outpouring and the sun itself. As it approaches Earth, the solar wind is gusty and turbulent. But near the sun where it originates, this wind is structured in distinct rays, much like a child's simple drawing of the sun. The details of the transition from defined rays in the corona, the sun's upper atmosphere, to the solar wind have been, until now, a mystery. read more Full Article Astronomy & Space
9 The supernova that wasn't: A tale of 3 cosmic eruptions By esciencenews.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Sep 2016 10:07:52 +0000 1800s, astronomers surveying the night sky in the Southern Hemisphere noticed something strange: Over the course of a few years, a previously inconspicuous star named Eta Carinae grew brighter and brighter, eventually outshining all other stars except Sirius, before fading again over the next decade, becoming too dim to be seen with the naked eye. read more Full Article Astronomy & Space
9 NASA sees Hermine's twin towers By esciencenews.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:07:34 +0000 In order for Hermine or any other tropical depression, to intensify there must be a pathway for heat energy from the ocean surface to enter the atmosphere. For Hermine, the conduit may have been one of the two "hot towers" that the Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite observed on Aug. 31 at 4:09 p.m. EDT (2009 UTC). read more Full Article Astronomy & Space
9 NASA's THEMIS sees Auroras move to the rhythm of Earth's magnetic field By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:16:05 +0000 The majestic auroras have captivated humans for thousands of years, but their nature -- the fact that the lights are electromagnetic and respond to solar activity -- was only realized in the last 150 years. Thanks to coordinated multi-satellite observations and a worldwide network of magnetic sensors and cameras, close study of auroras has become possible over recent decades. Yet, auroras continue to mystify, dancing far above the ground to some, thus far, undetected rhythm. read more Full Article Astronomy & Space
9 NASA's Aqua satellite sees Super Typhoon Meranti approaching Taiwan, Philippines By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:45:02 +0000 NASA's Aqua satellite provided a visible image of Super Typhoon Meranti as it continued to move toward Taiwan and the northern Philippines. read more Full Article Astronomy & Space
9 Green walls' economic sustainability assessed By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 9:23:19 GMT Costs of installing, maintaining and disposing of some green wall systems may outweigh the value of some of their benefits for householders, a recent study suggests. While the researchers omitted some of the wider social benefits, they found that reductions in heating and air conditioning costs, longevity of green walls and increases in property values did not compensate for their costs. The researchers suggest that government incentives to lower set-up costs could significantly increase the walls' economic sustainability. Full Article
9 Green nudges and corporate environmental strategies' prospects for behavioural change By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 9:23:19 GMT Nudges can foster greener public behaviour but they also raise some moral questions, concludes a recent analysis of behaviour-change schemes. How businesses' behaviour is influenced by consumer concerns for the environment is less clear - and may only result in 'greenwash' - the researchers suggest. Full Article
9 Changes in European sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and CO2 emissions since 1960 By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 9:23:19 GMT Emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) have fallen significantly across Europe since 1960. According to recent research, this is caused by a combination of factors including improved energy efficiency, a changing fuel mix and specific emission control measures. At the same time CO2 emissions have only increased moderately, mainly due to improvements in energy efficiency. Full Article
9 Seagrass worth 190 million Euros per year to Mediterranean fishing By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 9:23:19 GMT Seagrass meadows are worth around €78 million every year to commercial fishing in the Mediterranean, a new study estimates. Their annual value to recreational fishing is even bigger, at an estimated €112 million. The researchers say that marine policies should consider the socioeconomic effects of the loss of seagrass, which provides habitat for many fishery species. Full Article
9 Being the primary breadwinner is bad for men's psychological well-being and health By esciencenews.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Aug 2016 10:13:33 +0000 Gendered expectations in marriage are not just bad for women, they are also bad for men, according to a new study by University of Connecticut (UConn) sociologists. read more Full Article Psychology & Sociology
9 'I miss you so much': How Twitter is broadening the conversation on death and mourning By esciencenews.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Aug 2016 10:02:40 +0000 Death and mourning were largely considered private matters in the 20th century, with the public remembrances common in previous eras replaced by intimate gatherings behind closed doors in funeral parlors and family homes. read more Full Article Psychology & Sociology
9 Parents' math skills 'rub off' on their children By esciencenews.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:08:23 +0000 Parents who excel at math produce children who excel at math. This is according to a recently released University of Pittsburgh study, which shows a distinct transfer of math skills from parent to child. The study specifically explored intergenerational transmission--the concept of parental influence on an offspring's behavior or psychology--in mathematic capabilities. read more Full Article Psychology & Sociology
9 Covid-19 Heroes Beyond Borders: How MARS Global CIO is adopting the art of de-prioritization By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:06:05+05:30 In a freewheeling discussion with ETCIO, Miao Song, Global CIO & Global VP of MARS group emphasized this different Covid-19 challenge which is new for CIOs to tackle and difficult too. Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes Beyond Borders: Covid-19 is a boon for UAE's Mashreq Bank. Here's Why By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:40:24+05:30 Mashreq bank's preparation for digitization has only helped the bank improve its profits during Coronavirus pandemic while most of its competitors continue to struggle Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes: Federal Bank sees digital coming to life during lockdown By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:04:12+05:30 Several of Federal Bank’s digital initiatives are finally seeing massive adoption as the Kochi-based bank works on automation and self service tools to boost profits. Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes: Why Max Life Insurance sees Covid-19 as an opportunity By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:46:20+05:30 The insurance company is planning to make more investments in digital selling and workforce management, thus eyeing the covid-19 situation as an opportunity to strengthen the digital posture than a business challenge. Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes Beyond borders: Mars shifts focus online to ride with the tide By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:04:09+05:30 In an interview with ETCIO, Miao Song, Global CIO & Global VP of MARS, talks about the IT & Digital odyssey of the company in tackling the Covid-19 crisis. Full Article
9 CIOs emerge as strategists during Covid-19 By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T08:31:27+05:30 Global lockdowns will change the way we work forever. This will make the CIO role more strategic than ever. Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes: It's a period of digital-only business: Kotak General Insurance By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T08:52:14+05:30 To tackle the Covid-19 situation, Kotak General Insurance is trying to prepare rapidly, test critical paths and scale up Full Article
9 Covid-19 to give rise to non-contact biometric attendance By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:29:00+05:30 As offices start to reopen, Biometric systems could pose a big threat to safety from coronavirus. Full Article
9 Don't see life returning to normal, critical to manage costs: Curefit founders By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T17:42:00+05:30 Curefit, which has come under fire from several of its staff that were laid off, is one of the many startups whose business has been directly impacted due to the virus outbreak Full Article
9 How CIOs can be battle-ready during the Covid-19 crisis By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:23:45+05:30 CIOs should focus their energy on the resolution of issues that arise as almost 100% of their workforce work remotely and building resistance towards the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
9 Covid-19 Heroes: Pidilite focuses on upskilling to emerge stronger from Covid-19 By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:49:27+05:30 The makers of Fevicol are leveraging this time to retrain staff and gear up technology infrastructure for the post-Covid world. Full Article
9 Role of a CIO post Covid-19 pandemic By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:15:00+05:30 CIOs role is set to evolve post-Covid-19 with new demands coming in from the business. Here’s how they can be prepared. Full Article
9 Ocean acidification reduces fishes' ability to respond to sound By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:54:52 GMT Researchers have found that ocean acidification leads to changes in the ways that clownfish normally respond to sound. As many species rely on hearing for orientation, habitat selection, avoiding predators and communication, ocean acidification could compromise auditory behaviour crucial for survival. Full Article
9 Can't read my hard drive in Windows 7 after creating a Linux partition By www.bleepingcomputer.com Published On :: 2020-04-23T15:30:32-05:00 Full Article
9 The geography of risk : epic storms, rising seas, and the cost of America's coasts / Gilbert M. Gaul By alcuin.furman.edu Published On :: Gaul, Gilbert M., author Full Article
9 The lost planets : Peter van de Kamp and the vanishing exoplanets around Barnard's Star / John Wenz ; foreword by Corey S. Powell By alcuin.furman.edu Published On :: Wenz, John, author Full Article
9 Getting real forecasts for China's future coal use By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Mon, 17 May 2010 17:26:16 +0100 From 1980 to 2000 China quadrupled its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) whilst only doubling its energy use. New research has indicated that this trend will not continue and China is likely to experience much greater energy use, coal demand and CO2 emissions than has been forecast by international energy agencies. Full Article
9 Maximising the 'green' economy through policy integration By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:59:09 +0100 Many countries have recognised the need to promote the 'green' economy and integrate its principles into a number of different areas of policy. New research has indicated that the design, timing and coherence of the measures required for this integration play a crucial role in their success in supporting a green economy. Full Article
9 Translating research into action with 'pyramid of knowledge' By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:16:12 GMT Outputs of conservation planning research are likely to be translated into action more quickly and successfully if a transdisciplinary approach is adopted, according to a recent study. The researchers have applied a transdisciplinary framework 'pyramid of knowledge' to aid in understanding the process of converting research into action, which may also be applicable to other academic disciplines. Full Article
9 Can discounting emission credits solve the CDM's problems? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:34:30 GMT New research suggests that reducing the value of clean development mechanism (CDM) emission credits according to a country’s wealth and their emissions could encourage advanced developing nations, such as China and India, to leave the CDM, but would not necessarily accelerate CDM projects in the least developed nations. Full Article
9 Meeting the need for green skills in Europe's job market By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 12:56:32 GMT For a new green economy to be successful, governments should support the development of green skills in the labour market, according to a new report. This could be achieved by improving or adding to the existing core skills of workers, whilst mainstreaming environmental awareness into education and training. Full Article
9 Indicators reveal 'hidden’ trade of raw materials By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:03:02 +0100 With ever-increasing global consumption, the impacts of resource depletion, land use change and pollution are being felt worldwide. A new study reveals how international trade is shifting the environmental burden from the consuming nation to other parts of the world, and calls for changes in the way national material use is accounted for. Full Article
9 Support for 'pay-as-you-throw' waste schemes increases once experienced By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2014 9:23:19 GMT Public support for pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) waste schemes is significantly higher among those who have actually experienced them, finds new research. The study indicates that there is less resistance to such schemes, which charge householders a fee that varies with the amount of waste collected, once they have been introduced. Full Article
9 How best to address aviation's full climate impact? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:12:34 GMT International regulation does not address non-CO2 emissions from aviation, despite their climate-warming effects. This study reports the findings of the AviClim research project, which investigated the feasibility of including CO2 and non-CO2 species in international protocols. Of several trading scenarios assessed, the authors found that a global emissions trading scheme for both kinds of emissions would be desirable in both environmental and economic terms. Full Article
9 Urban agriculture: why ‘one size fits all’ approaches don't work By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:12:34 GMT Global interest in urban agriculture is growing. However, the importance of local context is not reflected in current governance approaches, argues a new study which evaluated urban agriculture in Belgium and Poland. The authors say that considering city-specific factors can help urban agriculture achieve its full potential, and recommend a broader policymaking strategy that considers the benefits beyond food production. Full Article