nes New Report Examines Reproducibility and Replicability in Science, Recommends Ways to Improve Transparency and Rigor in Research By Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2019 05:00:00 GMT While computational reproducibility in scientific research is generally expected when the original data and code are available, lack of ability to replicate a previous study -- or obtain consistent results looking at the same scientific question but with different data -- is more nuanced and occasionally can aid in the process of scientific discovery, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
nes Self-driving cars meet SNAP - National Academies forum examines role of tech and social innovation in the food system By Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT Rev. Heber Brown III wants people to erase the term “food desert” from their vocabulary. Full Article
nes Daniel Weinberger Receives National Academy of Medicines Sarnat Award for His Pioneering Research on Developmental Origins of Schizophrenia By Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT The National Academy of Medicine today announced Daniel Weinberger is the recipient of the 2019 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health, for his fundamental role in elucidating the biological origins and genetic expressions of schizophrenia, and for transforming how clinicians, researchers, and the public understand mental illness. Full Article
nes Uncovering Unconscious Racial Bias - Lecture Examines Stereotypes and Their Impacts By Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT We tend to think of the process of seeing as fairly objective — that our eyes are similar to cameras, neutrally taking in light and turning it into pictures. But research has shown that biases buried beneath our awareness can powerfully shape how we see. Full Article
nes New Report Offers Framework for Developing Evidence-Based Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Common Medical Conditions, Surgical Procedures By Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT For severe acute pain due to surgeries and medical conditions, there is a lack of guidance on the appropriate type, strength, and amount of opioid medication that clinicians should prescribe to patients, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
nes New Report Recommends Ways to Strengthen the Resilience of Supply Chains After Hurricanes, Based on Lessons Learned From Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria By Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends ways to make supply chains -- the systems that provide populations with critical goods and services, such as food and water, gasoline, and pharmaceuticals and medical supplies – more resilient in the face of hurricanes and other disasters, drawing upon lessons learned from the 2017 hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Full Article
nes Using Science to Improve Eyewitness Testimony By Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT Five years after a landmark National Academies report on eyewitness identification, a lead author reflects on its impact. Full Article
nes Health Care System Underused in Addressing Social Isolation, Loneliness Among Seniors, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT Seniors who are experiencing social isolation or loneliness may face a higher risk of mortality, heart disease, and depression, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Despite the profound health consequences — and the associated costs — the health care system remains an underused partner in preventing, identifying, and intervening for social isolation and loneliness among adults over age 50. Full Article
nes Effectiveness of Homemade Fabric Masks to Protect Others from Spread of COVID-19 Examined in New Rapid Response to Government from Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases By Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT A new rapid expert consultation from a standing committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine responds to questions from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding the effectiveness of homemade fabric masks to protect others from the viral spread of COVID-19 from potentially contagious asymptomatic or presymptomatic individuals. Full Article
nes With Summer Heat Waves, Hurricanes, and Flooding on the Horizon, Disaster Responders Grapple with Planning for Extreme Weather in the Time of COVID-19 By Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT This week the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted an above-normal 2020 hurricane season, with the possibility of three to six major hurricanes this summer looming over millions of Americans. Full Article
nes Vaccine Access and Hesitancy - The Public Health Importance of Vaccines By Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT Images of deserted streets, empty subway cars, and shuttered businesses paint a bleak picture of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. While health experts say a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection is needed to return to “normal,” several polls have indicated some Americans would be reluctant to receive a vaccine, citing safety concerns. The spread of disinformation on social media has only further complicated matters. Full Article
nes Prescribers Should Restrict the Use of Non-FDA-Approved Compounded Bioidentical Hormones, Except for Specific Medical Circumstances By Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT The use of compounded bioidentical hormone therapies (cBHTs) — an increasingly popular approach to relieve symptoms of menopause and male hypogonadism — should be limited to the small number of patients who cannot benefit from an FDA-approved hormone therapy product, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
nes Federal Agencies Should Adopt Uniform Framework for Quantifying Disaster-Related Deaths, Illness, Says New Report By Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT To more accurately quantify disaster-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other agencies supporting disaster response should adopt a uniform national framework of data collection approaches and methods for distinguishing direct from indirect disaster deaths, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
nes To Adhere to Public Health Guidelines and Mitigate COVID-19, Officials Should Use Their Discretion to Minimize Incarceration, Says New Report By Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT Where needed to adhere to public health guidelines and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, authorities should use their discretion to minimize incarceration in prisons and jails — and facilitate testing, quarantine, social supports, and individualized reentry plans for those released, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
nes New Report Assesses Illnesses Among U.S. Government Personnel and Their Families at Overseas Embassies By Published On :: Sat, 05 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT Government personnel and their families at the U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba, in late 2016 and the U.S. consulate in Guangzhou, China, in early 2017 began suffering from a range of unusual — and in some cases suddenly occurring — symptoms such as a perceived loud noise, ear pain, intense head pressure or vibration, dizziness, visual problems, and cognitive difficulties, and many still continue to experience these or other health problems. Full Article
nes Veterinarians Should Perform Exams to Detect Soreness in Tennessee Walking Horses, Using New Methods and Revised Scar Rule, Says New Report By Published On :: Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT To detect soreness in Tennessee walking horses, only veterinarians should administer inspections at shows, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends. Full Article
nes To Increase Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines, Decision-Makers Need to Showcase Public Support, Leverage Endorsements, Focus on Hesitant Individuals, and Engage Communities By Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT Decision-makers leading COVID-19 vaccine rollouts need to begin communicating with the public immediately if they have not already — emphasizing public support for vaccinations, leveraging celebrity and community champion endorsements, and focusing on those who are skeptical or hesitant of the vaccines rather than firmly opposed — to ensure demand and promote uptake, says a new rapid expert consultation from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
nes National Academy of Medicine Launches Initiative on Advancing Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Preparedness and Response By Published On :: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has established an international committee (IC) in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Global Affairs (OGA) to inform and facilitate efforts to advance global influenza pandemic preparedness. Full Article
nes National Academy of Medicine Launches Initiative Supported by YouTube on Evaluating the Authoritativeness of Online Providers of Health Information By Published On :: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT In order to enhance the accessibility of trustworthy health information on its platform, YouTube asked the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) to identify preliminary definitions of “authoritative” sources of health information and the criteria by which these sources derive and maintain their authority. Full Article
nes Despite Increasing Rates of STIs, Federal Investment Has Been Flat - Report Recommends Approach to Address Structural Drivers of STIs While Expanding No-Cost Care Services, New Vaccines and Diagnostics By Published On :: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) impose billions of dollars in medical costs in the U.S., but STI prevention and control is chronically underfunded, stigmatized, and siloed from efforts to promote overall health and well-being, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
nes Science Academies of G-7 Nations Call for Action to Reach Net-Zero Emissions, Reverse Declines in Biodiversity, and Improve Data-Sharing to Prepare for Future Health Emergencies By Published On :: Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT Science academies from the G-7 nations today issued three statements recommending that their governments take urgent action to build a net-zero emissions, climate-resilient future, reverse global declines in biodiversity, and improve data-sharing for future health emergencies. Full Article
nes New Rapid Expert Consultation Shares Insights from Social Science on Communicating COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Equity By Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT As COVID-19 vaccinations continue and accelerate across the U.S., a new rapid expert consultation from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers advice for decision-makers communicating to the public about vaccine efficacy, effectiveness, and equity — drawing on findings from social and behavioral science. Full Article
nes Most Airplanes Could Accommodate People to Travel Seated in a Personal Wheelchair, But Follow-on Safety, Feasibility Assessments Needed By Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT For people who use wheelchairs, air travel comes with many hardships. A new report assesses the feasibility of securing travelers’ personal motorized wheelchairs in the cabin of an airplane as well as the safety and other considerations that must be analyzed. Full Article
nes When Talking to Parents About COVID-19 Vaccines for Children, Emphasize Safety, Encourage Speaking with Family Doctor, and Leverage Social Connections, Says New Expert Consultation By Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT When communicating with parents about getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19, emphasize the safety and efficacy of the vaccines, encourage them to talk with their family doctor, and leverage parents’ social networks. Full Article
nes Preventing Another Oil Spill Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico - Offshore Situation Room Convenes Experts to Share Lessons, Future Actions By Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT Eleven years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the Gulf Research Program’s Offshore Situation Room event examined how to make sure another offshore oil spill doesn’t happen — and how we can be better prepared if it does. Full Article
nes Transportation Research Board Convenes Annual Gathering of Government, Industry, and Research Professionals By Published On :: Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT Industry leaders, policymakers, administrators, and researchers will gather in person from Jan. 9 to 13 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., for the 101st annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB). Full Article
nes New Report Reviews VA Monograph on Economic Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Service and Emotional Support Dogs for Veterans with PTSD By Published On :: Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a final report today reviewing the second draft of a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) monograph, The Economic Impact and Cost Effectiveness of Service Dogs for Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which assesses the economic impact and cost-effectiveness of programs involving trained service dogs or emotional support dogs and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Full Article
nes 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
nes Q&A - National Academies Study Examines the Patterns of Use, Marketing, and Health Effects of Premium Cigars By Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT In 1998, the National Cancer Institute undertook a review of available knowledge about cigars. A new National Academies consensus study report provides a comprehensive update to the 1998 report. Steven Teutsch, the chair of the committee that wrote the report, shared some of the report’s key findings and research recommendations to move the field forward. Full Article
nes A Full Assessment of the Effectiveness of Gulf Restoration Efforts Will Require Improved Analysis and Coordination, New Report Says By Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT Assessing the success of ecological restoration efforts since the Deepwater Horizon platform explosion and oil spill in 2010 will require continued improvements in data analysis and coordination across the Gulf of Mexico region. Full Article
nes Science Academies Call on G-7 Governments to Take Urgent Action to Accelerate Decarbonization, Develop Antiviral Drugs to Increase Pandemic Preparedness, Address Other Global Challenges By Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT Science academies from the G-7 nations issued statements urging their governments to take action on four global challenges — developing antiviral drugs to prepare for future pandemics, speeding progress on decarbonization, protecting the oceans and sea ice, and implementing a One Health approach to zoonotic disease and antimicrobial resistance. Full Article
nes National Nuclear Security Administration Cannot Continue With ‘Business as Usual’ in the Shifting Supercomputing Landscape, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT The National Nuclear Security Administration needs to fundamentally rethink the strategy for its next generation of high-performance computing and cannot continue with ‘business as usual’ through shifting technical and geopolitical landscapes. Advanced computing capabilities help the NNSA ensure that the U.S. maintains a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear stockpile. Full Article
nes Gaps in the Systems That Support NIH-Funded Research Using Nonhuman Primates Are Undermining U.S. Biomedical Research and Public Health Readiness, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 04 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT Research funded by NIH that uses nonhuman primates is critical to the nation’s ability to respond adequately to public health emergencies and carry out high-impact biomedical research, but gaps in the systems that support research using these animal models are undermining national health emergency readiness. Full Article
nes The cyberthreat that drives businesses towards cyber risk insurance By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Many smaller organizations are turning to cyber risk insurance, both to protect against the cost of a cyber incident and to use the extensive post-incident services that insurers provide Full Article
nes Why tech-savvy leadership is key to cyber insurance readiness By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Having knowledgeable leaders at the helm is crucial for protecting the organization and securing the best possible cyber insurance coverage Full Article
nes Cybersecurity Awareness Month needs a radical overhaul – it needs legislation By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Despite their benefits, awareness campaigns alone are not enough to encourage widespread adoption of cybersecurity best practices Full Article
nes Project Wave: Indian Bank joins hands with NeSL to roll out digital services By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:41:26 +0530 The digital services will reduce the turn-around time of the bank guarantee issuance and delivery to the beneficiary from an industry average of 3-4 working days to a few minutes. Full Article
nes Navigating data localization laws in an evolving business landscape By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:09:00 +0530 As the digital economy expands, so does the volume of data generated and stored within India. This presents an opportunity for the government to implement data localization policies to safeguard sensitive data, protect national security, and promote the growth of the domestic IT industry and related sectors. Full Article
nes How leaders bring in real business impact of data in enterprises By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:32:30 +0530 Harnessing data is a multifaceted endeavor including CX, privacy, modernization, etc. Industry leaders talk about how data can drive substantial business impact while navigating the inherent challenges. Full Article
nes NetApp appoints Ganesan Arumugam as APAC Senior Director By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:44:39 +0530 Ganesan will oversee the expansion of the company's Partner Sphere program, which is designed to promote the adoption of unified data storage, integrated data services, and CloudOps solutions. Full Article
nes Krutrim AI business head Ravi Jain resigns By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:29:53 +0530 Ola Krutrim is an AI startup, which has formed a series of strategic partnerships with global majors like Arm and Untether AI for the development of CPU and AI chips, platforms, and systems. Full Article
nes Twitter to focus on video, commerce in business revamp: investor presentation By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Jun 2023 09:32:17 +0530 After Musk acquired Twitter in October, the social media firm faced months of chaos, including layoffs of thousands of employees, criticism over lax content moderation, and an exodus of many advertisers who did not want their ads appearing next to inappropriate content. Full Article
nes One-tenth of the world's wilderness lost in 2 decades By esciencenews.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:40:36 +0000 A research team including Professor William Laurance from James Cook University has discovered there has been a catastrophic decline in global wilderness areas during the past 20 years. read more Full Article Earth & Climate
nes Big Tech's core businesses face overhaul under EU tech rules By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:48:37 +0530 The companies will have six months to demonstrate their compliance with their obligations and can be fined up to 10% of their annual global turnover for DMA violations. Full Article
nes Shivam Gupta joins Dabur as Head IT- International Business By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:51:18 +0530 He will report to Ashish Pandey, Global CIO, Dabur India, and Manish Mathur, CFO- International Business Division, Dabur Full Article
nes Harnessing technology for fraud detection By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:55:48 +0530 With the rise in cybercrime, India is today ranked 10th on the World Cybercrime Index. Indians lost more than Rs 1,750 crore to cyber criminals in the first four months of this year itself. In fact, according to the RBI's annual report, the number of online fraud cases has increased by 708% in the last two years. Full Article
nes To survive, CIOs need to act as a conduit between business and IT By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 17:19:57 +0530 It is crucial for CIOs to break free from set behaviors and relationships in order to establish IT as a full business partner. If CIOs complain that they feel ignored by the business, they are themselves to blame. Full Article
nes SpaceX launches satellite to boost Indonesia internet coverage By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:07:27 +0530 Over a third of Indonesia's population do not have access to the web, especially in far-flung areas of the world's fourth most populous country. Full Article
nes 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
nes Russian court fines Google an additional $47 million By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:13:19 +0530 Google was fined 2 billion roubles in February 2022. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) at the time said Google's YouTube had a "non-transparent, biased and unpredictable" approach to "suspending and blocking users' accounts and content". The FAS said the previous fine it imposed on Google had been doubled due to non-payment. Full Article