Workplace bullying against women in Pakistan is driving emotional exhaustion and job dissatisfaction among female workers, new research reveals.
Month: July 2024
Cultivating Growth with a Global Food Hero at the AgCareers.com Roundtable
Talent development and pipeline building are top priorities for people leaders in the agriculture and food industry. Spreading knowledge and exciting today’s youth about the industry’s difference-making opportunities are essential to creating a future workforce that will feed the world.
Mayo Clinic scientists define new type of memory loss in older adults
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have established new criteria for a memory-loss syndrome in older adults that specifically impacts the brain’s limbic system. It can often be mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease.
Two Atlantic Health System Hospitals Rank in Top Five in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report
Morristown Medical Center ranked as the #2 hospital, Overlook Medical Center ranked as the #5 hospital in NJ. Morristown Medical Center is recognized with the best Orthopedic care in New Jersey, #16 nationally.
Cedars-Sinai 再次跻身美国顶级医院之列
Cedars-Sinai 连续第九年荣登《美国新闻与世界报道》(U.S. News & World Report)“2024-2025 年度最佳医院”荣誉榜。
NASA Exploration Science Forum 2024: Advancing Lunar and Planetary Exploration
The NASA Exploration Science Forum (NESF), taking place from July 23-25, 2024, at Moffett Field, CA, is a significant event for space science, bringing together experts to discuss the latest advancements in lunar and planetary exploration.
New Study Finds Uber Eats Reduces Uber Rideshare Volumes
Since its inception in 2016, Uber Eats has experienced explosive growth. Yet this didn’t come without a price. In her new research, Yue Maggie Zhou, associate professor of strategy, explores how Uber Eats has cannibalized Uber’s core business, reducing rideshare trip volumes for both Uber and Lyft.
Even on Instagram, teens mostly feel bored
A University of Washington study found that teens open Instagram because they’re bored. Then they sift through largely irrelevant content, mostly feeling bored, while seeking interesting bits to share with their friends in direct messages. Then, eventually bored with what researchers call a “content soup,” they log off.
Historical Impact of Presidential Assassinations
Dr Dafydd Townley [email protected] University of Portsmouth UK Presidential Assassinations and their impact in the United States Assassinations of political leaders have had a profound political impact in the United States, particularly the targeted killings of presidents. The deaths of…
‘Food & Nutrition: Research for the Future’ focus of IAFNS 4th Annual Science Innovation Showcase
This exciting, virtual event brings together university, industry, venture investment, non-profit and government experts to review, discuss and advance innovations.
Scientists develop new artificial intelligence method to create material ‘fingerprints’
Researchers at the Advanced Photon Source and Center for Nanoscale Materials of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new technique that pairs artificial intelligence and X-ray science.
Six Entrepreneurs in the Americas Selected as Regional Finalists for Premier Social Innovation Accelerator
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced the regional finalists of the 2024 ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW), the prestigious international accelerator of hardware-led social innovation. Six social ventures from throughout the Americas will pitch their innovative solutions and participate in an extensive design and engineering review with judges in a virtual event beginning Tuesday, July 23.
Statement on Passage of Legislation Expanding Access to Breast Cancer Treatment for Missourians
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of legislation to expand eligibility for the MO HealthNet Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment (BCCT) program, ensuring that all eligible individuals have access to vital treatment services, regardless of where they received their cancer screening and diagnosis.
Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing, despite being eligible
As cancer treatment and survivorship care relies more on understanding the genetic make-up of an individual’s tumor, a new study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center finds that many breast cancer survivors who meet criteria for genetic counseling and testing are not receiving it.
Defect engineering leads to designer catalyst for production of green hydrogen
Researchers at the University of Illinois have identified a way to use defect engineering to boost catalytic efficiency for electrolyzers, taking science one step closer to sustainable production of green hydrogen.
Advancing Quantum Research – DOE Inks MOU with Department of Defense
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate efforts to move the needle on quantum computing.
Dr. Tanya Stoyanova receives $1.8 million to reveal new treatment strategies for advanced prostate cancer
Dr. Tanya Stoyanova, associate professor of molecular and medical pharmacology and urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA(Link is external) (Link opens in new window), was awarded a $1.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to identify new drivers and test new therapeutic strategies for advanced treatment-resistant prostate cancer.
Q&A: The climate change toll on roads — two UW professors weigh in
Two University of Washington researchers are investigating how to mitigate the effects of climate change on common road pavements, such as asphalt and concrete.
Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of “dry” age-related macular degeneration
In a new analysis of data, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially helping people with late-stage disease preserve their central vision.
Expert Available: Project 2025: A Conservative Blueprint Stirring Controversy During RNC
A proposed Republican Party platform is set for approval at the upcoming national convention, but Project 2025 is drawing significant attention.
Expert Available: More Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in US
Five dairy workers in Colorado have tested positive for the bird flu. According to the state department, all five workers are poultry workers at a farm in northeast, Colorado. …
Bennu samples unveiled
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists recently received and will analyze samples from the asteroid Bennu that will help explain how it formed and where it came from.
The Challenges & Opportunities of Creating Policy in the New Age of Evolving Technology
One GW professor says technology at the intersection of economic, security, and sustainability imperatives create both challenges and opportunities in creating effective policies moving forward.
Expert Available: Bob Menendez Found Guilty on 16 Felony Counts
The Democrat Senator from New Jersey was found guilty on 16 felony counts- including bribery, …
Champion emerges in U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 CyberForce® Conquer the Hill® — Reign Edition
Students from 77 colleges and universities raced to escape a five-level virtual escape room filled with cyber and energy-based challenges.
A new material for small electronics that gives batteries longer life
Scientists have achieved a series of milestones in growing a high-quality thin film conductor, suggesting in a new study that the material is a promising candidate platform for future wearable electronics and other miniature applications.
Cancer researchers receive grant to combat aggressive kidney cancer
Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center(Link opens in new window) have received an $800,000 grant from the V Foundation to find new ways to treat and prevent a severe form of kidney cancer associated with a hereditary syndrome caused by mutations in the fumarate hydratase (FH) gene.
هل تشعر بالانزعاج بشأن الوقت الذي يقضيه طفلك أمام الشاشات؟ إليك ما يوصي به أحد خبراء مايو كلينك
من الطبيعي أن يشعر أولياء الأمور ومقدمو الرعاية بالقلق بشأن مقدار الوقت الذي يقضيه أطفالهم أمام الشاشات، ولا سيما عندما تكون الشاشات الرقمية موجودة في كل مكان، حتى في المدرسة. تشارك د. نوشين أمين الدين، دكتورة في الطب، طبيبة أطفال في مايو كلينك في مدينة روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا، بعض التوصيات لتسهيل إدارة الأسر لاستخدامها للتكنولوجيا.
Pooling Skills to Study a Slippery Particle
A combination of supercomputing and traditional techniques has allowed Jefferson Lab theorists to better describe the unstable sigma meson particle, contributing to our comprehension of the strong interaction.
Run Into Action in Support of JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at the 16th Annual Miles for Minds 5K on July 28
Run Into Action in Support of JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at the 16th Annual Miles for Minds 5K on July 28
A Surgical Breakthrough at CHLA Frees Teen From Chronic Pancreatitis
This next anecdote isn’t likely to be passed around at future holiday dinner tables, but it will always provide Elliott’s father with a point of reference for the first eruption of his son’s pancreatitis.“I still remember what meal he had,” Joseph says. “He had a cheeseburger and then got sick that night, and then didn’t eat or drink for three or four days.
A Review of charging infrastructure requirements for US electric light-duty vehicles
Abstract The US electric vehicle (EV) market has grown exponentially, thanks in part to ambitious EV sales targets, vehicle purchase incentives, and investments in EV manufacturing. To continue expanding the market, charging infrastructure investment needs to be adequately aligned with…
Advances in battery thermal management: Current landscape and future directions
Abstract Recently, there has been a vast increase in interest in renewable energy technologies. In the present era of sustainable energy evolution, battery thermal energy storage has emerged as one of the most popular areas. A clean energy alternative to…
Ochsner Medical Center Ranked No. 1 in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report
For the 13th consecutive year, Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals, ranking as the Best Hospital in Louisiana and the No. 1 hospital in the New Orleans metro area.
Energy storage systems for services provision in offshore wind farms
Abstract Offshore wind energy is growing continuously and already represents 12.7% of the total wind energy installed in Europe. However, due to the variable and intermittent characteristics of this source and the corresponding power production, transmission system operators are requiring…
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT’S “BEST HOSPITALS 2024-2025” EDITION
Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings for 2024-2025.
A Review of charging infrastructure requirements for US electric light-duty vehicles
Abstract The US electric vehicle (EV) market has grown exponentially, thanks in part to ambitious EV sales targets, vehicle purchase incentives, and investments in EV manufacturing. To continue expanding the market, charging infrastructure investment needs to be adequately aligned with…
Turning Agricultural Trash to Treasure
New funding will help Berkeley Lab and partners improve how the diverse agricultural waste in California’s Northern San Joaquin Valley can be used to make sustainable bioproducts and biofuels.
Feasibility of agricultural biomass in Southeast Asia for enzymes production
Abstract The agricultural sector in Southeast Asia holds significant importance for the region’s economies, playing a vital role in employment and ensuring food security. Major contributors to this sector include Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia. In fact, the…
Researchers Find That Frogs Can Quickly Increase Their Tolerance to Pesticides
Although there is a large body of research on pests evolving tolerances for the pesticides meant to destroy them, there have been considerably fewer studies on how non-target animals in these ecosystems may do the same.
¿Estresado por el tiempo de pantalla de su hijo? Esto es lo que recomienda un experto de Mayo Clinic
Es natural que padres y cuidadores se preocupen por el tiempo de pantalla que reciben sus hijos, especialmente cuando las pantallas digitales están en todas partes, incluso en las escuelas. La Dra. Nusheen Ameenuddin, pediatra de Mayo Clinic en Rochester, Minnesota, comparte algunas recomendaciones para facilitar el manejo del uso de la tecnología por parte de las familias.
Telescope Tag-Team Discovers Galactic Cluster’s Bizarre Secrets
Towards the center of our Milky Way Galaxy, in the constellation Sagittarius, astronomers have discovered 10 monstrous neutron stars. Astronomers already knew that 39 pulsars call Terzan 5 home.
Sports risk management expert sees lessons to learn from Copa América security breach
A West Virginia University sports risk management expert says organizers should take several lessons from the gate rushing by fans — many without tickets — that delayed the start of Sunday’s (July 14) Copa América final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami,…
Shape the Future of Global Health: Register Now for APRU’s 2024 Conference in Bangkok!
The School of Global Health at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), cordially invite all to the “17th APRU Global Health Conference 2024.” The event will take place from November 4-6, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand, at the Bhumisiri Building, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.
Chula Medicine Joins Forces With the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine to Research and Determine “Curcumin” as Effective Treatment for Dyspepsia as Modern Antacids
Chula Medicine in collaboration with the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine and Gastroenterologists from Thai medical schools proves that Thai curcumin can help treat dyspepsia as effectively as antacids. The research is poised to push Thai curcumin to the global marketplace.
FAU Nursing Faculty Named Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
The 2024 Class of Fellows, selected from a competitive pool of applicants, represents a cross-section of nursing’s most dynamic leaders who are making positive change in their systems and communities to champion health and wellness.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Ranks Among Nation’s Best Hospitals and Shares the #1 Spot in the Washington Region
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is tied for the #1 hospital in the Washington metro region in the 2024-2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals. Additionally, two of MedStar Washington’s clinical programs are nationally ranked. Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery again ranked at #38 in the country.
Cedars-Sinai Vuelve a Figurar Entre los Mejores Hospitales de EE.UU.
Cedars-Sinai ha sido incluido en la Lista de Honor por noveno año consecutivo en la clasificación “Mejores hospitales 2024-25” por el U.S. News & World Report.
Perceptions to connections: A multidimensional investigation of hydrogen acceptance
Abstract As green hydrogen plays an increasingly pivotal role in shaping sustainable economies and society, understanding public acceptance of hydrogen becomes imperative for fostering social support towards hydrogen energy transitions. This study employs a survey-based structural equation modelling method to…
Comprehensive analysis of catalysts, reaction mechanisms, and efficiency factors in photocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia conversion
Abstract The ammonia industry plays a crucial role in various aspects of human progress and the global economy, particularly in fields such as fertilizers and the production of emerging clean fuels. The Haber-Bosch process, a commercially used method for ammonia…