Patuxent Scientist Sam Droege interviewed for "Inside Science" about how commercially managed bumblebees and honey bees may be contributing to wild pollinator decline.
By Sebastian Nieto Parra, Head of Latin America and the Caribbean Unit, OECD Development Centre, Mario Pezzini, former Director of the OECD Development Centre and special Advisor to the OECD Secretary General on Development, and…
1. IntroductionThe World Health Organization (WHO) considers vaccine hesitancy as one of the top threats to global health . Vaccine hesitancy, defined as a “reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines”,…
The federal government has released the final report on a Universities Accord. Taking more than a year to prepare, it is billed as a “blueprint” for reform for the next decade and beyond. It contains 47 recommendations across…
Ultra-competitive workplaces – places where employees battle against each other for rank, bonuses and promotions – are common in many high-status fields, including law and finance. But while having a highly competitive culture is,…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –West Virginia homeowners and renters in Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison and Kanawha counties who were affected by the Aug. 28-30, 2023, severe storms and floods HAVE JUST THREE DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE.…
Siadhal Magos and Shahriar Tajbakhsh were working at Uber and Palantir, respectively, when they both came to the realization that hiring — particularly the process of interviewing — was becoming unwieldy for many corporate HR…
PHILADELPHIA- As the weather turns warmer, FEMA Region 3 encourages residents to think about if they’re prepared should spring storms impact their community. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States and can occur…
The Albanese government will tell the Fair Work Commission it should ensure the real wages of low paid workers do not go backwards.
In its submission to the Annual Wage Review, the government stresses the July 1 tax cut should be…
Thoughts inspired by Lime Down Solar Park
This morning I was at Fosse Farm for a protest/photo opp in relation to Lime Down Solar Park, a proposed 2,000 acre photovoltaic project in Wiltshire. The issues…
In the Netherlands, schoolchildren must leave their smartphones outside the classroomHollandse Hoogte/Shutterstock
UnlockedPete Etchells (Piatkus)
DURING the course of writing this review, I looked at four separate…
For the first time in history, a single language dominates global scientific communication. But the actual production of knowledge continues to be a multilingual enterprise.
The use of English as the norm poses challenges for…
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On Jan. 31, aducanumab, a pricey drug approved for treatment of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, was withdrawn from the market. And in early March, the Food and Drug Administration delayed its decision regarding whether to approve a…
On Jan. 31, aducanumab, a pricey drug approved for treatment of early-stage Alzheimer's disease, was withdrawn from the market. And in early March, the Food and Drug Administration delayed its decision regarding whether to approve…
AUSTIN, Texas — When Nikola Jokic directed his gaze upward for the opening tip, a giant University of Texas logo stared back at him from the underside of the jumbotron like a well-placed reminder of his opponent.
The Longhorn’s…
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Separating a potentially effective drug from background noise is a challenge in any medical field,…
Professor Condoleezza Rice participates in a Q&A moderated by Professor Scott Sagan, left, at Bechtel Conference Center on Tuesday. (Image credit: Rod Searcey)
With so much global turmoil today – from Ukraine to the…
Sleep is as essential to our health as food and water. It is important to a number of brain functions, including how nerve cells communicate with each other. We sleep for a third of our lives and there are many restorative processes…
Whether you have a kitchen with limited cabinet space or you don’t like owning unnecessary items, the Always Pan is an appealing choice thanks to its multipurpose design. However, the $100-plus price tag puts many potential buyers off…
More people than ever live outside the country of their birth—281,000,000 migrants.1 To put it in perspective, if migrants formed their own country, it would be the fourth most populous country in the world, after China, India, and the…
WASHINGTON D.C., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spring Holidays are a Treat, Don’t Let Bacteria Ruin Your Feast
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 — It’s a special time of year, where friends and family from coast to coast will gather for…
WASHINGTON D.C., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spring Holidays are a Treat, Don't Let Bacteria Ruin Your Feast WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 — It’s a special time of year, where friends and family from coast to coast will gather…
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Children in Gaza haven’t been to school since the Israel-Hamas war began, but parents here say, right now, this is the least of their problems.
The United Nations says more than 12,000 children have died in the…
In 2022, Abia’s homeland Pakistan experienced the worst floods ever to hit the country. In 2005, a disastrous earthquake devastated the Kashmir region. In 2011, unprecedented, torrential monsoon rains caused severe flooding in 16…
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Erin Dundas, physical science technician in Yellowstone National Park.…
It’s about time to bust out those rain boots.
A flood warning, coastal flood advisory and less serious coastal flood watch are expected to go into effect in parts of Massachusetts on Sunday, with forecasters warning travelers of…
It’s about time to bust out those rain boots.A flood warning, coastal flood advisory and less serious coastal flood watch are expected to go into effect in parts of Massachusetts on Sunday, with forecasters warning travelers of…
Rabbit co-founder and CEO Jesse Lyu isn’t afraid of death … the death of the company, at least. He told TechCrunch that the company is a startup whose fortunes may be swayed by the whims of multibillion-dollar rivals — but that’s no…
Rabbit co-founder and CEO Jesse Lyu isn’t afraid of death … the death of the company, at least. He told TechCrunch that the company is a startup whose fortunes may be swayed by the whims of multibillion-dollar rivals — but that’s no…
Folks with OCD see 14-17 years, on average, between OCD symptoms appearing and getting a correct diagnosis. Here are four steps as a guide to better outcomes.Step 1 - “My room is messy. Could this still be OCD?” You may have chuckled…
By Melissa Clark, The New York Times
A slowly bubbling pot of stew on a cold winter evening, steam rising and scents wafting, is the epitome of cozy contentment.
There’s a fine line between a stew, a braise and a soup, and it’s quite…
It’s not that you don’t like salad; it’s that you’re not making it right. First off, you’re thinking about it wrong. You’re thinking of it as a bunch of raw, gross vegetables tossed together and forcing yourself to eat it in the name of…
In winter, it seems easier to keep your top half warm by layering shirts and sweaters than it is to keep your lower half warm. Fleece-lined leggings are the perfect solution, keeping you toasty when layered under pants or perfect for…
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A Brief History of LoveLiat Yakir (Watkins Publishing)
IT IS just over 30 years since the Eurodance singer Haddaway posed the question…
“Love” is one of the most difficult words to define. Human beings often think about this essential experience by narrowing their focus to love’s attributes.
Is “love” a simple feeling or a complex discipline?
Does “love” show up as…
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Verbal and spatial skills, like word memorisation and navigation, remain consistent throughout a…
Fewer dogs are getting sick with a mysterious, potentially fatal respiratory illness that surged among Colorado canines this fall, but researchers are still trying to answer questions about the disease’s origins.
Colorado State…
Awareness about the climate crisis has never been greater, and with that an accompanied sense of dread surrounding its implications for people and the planet. Despite this, we are making progress: We have a clear path forward to get…
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Oregonian reported breaking investigative news the Oregon Health Authority appears to have intentionally withheld a publicly funded report that contradicted its position on alcohol…
Artist’s impression of a red giant star throwing out a cloud of smoke and dustPublic domain
Astronomers have discovered stars that appear to be blowing out plumes of smoke. The “old smokers”, as they have been…
For most of history, communicating with a computer has not been like communicating with a person. In their earliest years, computers required carefully constructed instructions, delivered through punch cards; then came a command-line…
Harvard professor and international relations expert Joseph Nye has had a long and distinguished career, working on the ground in the Carter and Clinton administrations as well as many years teaching foreign policy. His new memoir, A…