AGU updates position statements on education, government support and the rights of scientists – The Bridge: Connecting Science and Policy
We are pleased to share that AGU is updating several position statements that provide vital…
AGU updates position statements on education, government support and the rights of scientists – The Bridge: Connecting Science and Policy
We are pleased to share that AGU is updating several position statements that provide vital guidance on issues central to the scientific community and society. WATER position statements (created, reviewed, and approved by members with feedback and support from experts in related fields) are what enable AGU to take adaptive stances on important policy issues…
Hundreds of illegal gaming devices seized in Florida in ‘Operation Funny Money’
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) assisted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with ‘Operation Funny Money’, which implemented coordinated actions targeting suspected illegal gambling throughout Florida. The operation spanned three locations in the northeast of the state, with investigators executing one search warrant in Jacksonville…
Nerve damage can impair immunity throughout the body
A single nerve injury can silently reshape the immune system throughout the body. Preclinical research from McGill University suggests that nerve injuries can lead to lasting changes in the immune system, and these effects appear to differ between men and women. Nerve damage is relatively common and can result from stretching, pressure, or cutting. […]…
Agent autonomy without security barriers is a nightmare for SRE
João Freitas is general manager and vice president of AI and automation engineering at Pager service As the use of AI continues to evolve in large organizations, leaders are increasingly looking for the next development that will generate a higher return on investment. The latest wave of this current trend is the adoption of AI…
Instacart ends its controversial pricing tests
Instacart has will end price testing on its platform. This comes after a report released earlier this month revealed pricing experiments that led to some customers seeing higher prices than others and was investigating the grocery delivery app last week. “Effective immediately, Instacart will end all item pricing tests on our platform. Retailers will no…
The mystery of the 98%: scientists have just cracked the code of “junk DNA” linked to Alzheimer’s
When people imagine DNA, they often imagine a set of genes that shape our physical traits, influence behavior, and help keep our cells and organs functioning. But genes make up only a small portion of our genetic code. Only about 2% of DNA contains our approximately 20,000 genes. The remaining 98% has long been labeled…
How to Decide Whether to Buy an Existing Business or Invest in a Franchise » Become Successful as Your Own Boss
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a business but haven’t wanted to start from scratch, it may be time to explore entrepreneurship through acquisition. This strategy allows you to buy a business that is already generating income or invest in a franchise with a proven model. For professionals in their 40s, 50s and beyond who…
Nostalgia Unlocked: Reliving my Atari childhood with Gamestation Go
On Christmas Day 1982, I unwrapped my first video game console, an Atari 2600. Although it was released in 1977, it was new to me, and I’m pretty sure the reason my parents bought it for me was because of a 2600 game released around that time: ET: The Extra-Terrestrial. My parents knew I was…
A high-frequency broadband type II solar radio burst by Vasanth et al. – Community of European Solar Radio Astronomers
Type II radio bursts are generally observed below 400 MHz with narrow, slow-drifting fundamental and/or harmonic bands. Events with initial frequencies above 400 MHz are rarely reported (e.g. Pohjolainen et al. 2008). Such high-frequency type II may arise from the interaction of CMEs with surrounding dense structures in the corona, such as streamers, ray-like or…
‘Why this harassment’ Shark Anupam Mittal slams KYC for startups; Ask FM Sitharaman to take note
Currently Shark on Shark Tank India Season 3, Anupam Mittal spoke about the state of startups in India in his scathing Twitter post. The founder and head of ShaadiDotCom criticized the “excessive amount of time” wasted in sending Know Your Customer (KYC) information to startups. These companies further coordinate with multiple angles to update the…
