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1. IntroductionRivers are complex ecosystems in which the main environmental factor regulating and shaping all biotopic and biocenotic characteristics is the quantity and characteristics of water flows. The variability of flow velocity,…

This article is part of a series in which OECD experts and thought leaders — from around the world and all parts of society — address the COVID-19 crisis, discussing and developing solutions now and for the future. To keep updated on…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When Aleksandr Zhadan used ChatGPT to talk to over 5,000 women on Tinder, it was a sign of things to…

Abstract The current OSHA method for quantifying harms from toxics does not work as well as it should. Much of the problem lies with a judiciary that fails in sceintific literacy governing risk, exposure, and harm. This article…

Abstract The current OSHA method for quantifying harms from toxics does not work as well as it should. Much of the problem lies with a judiciary that fails in sceintific literacy governing risk, exposure, and harm. This article…

Housing legislation has moved to center stage in Albany, with proposals to provide aid for everything from granny flats to new, subsidized construction on the table. But one especially surprising, common-sense change in the state’s rent…

1. IntroductionThe pursuit of ecological civilization is an integral component of China’s contemporary modernization agenda, particularly within the industrial sector, which is centered around enhancing sustainable development in…

On March 7, 2024, the Office of Advocacy submitted comments on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair…

1. IntroductionIntimate partner violence in young adults has become a highly relevant social health problem, with growing research interest due to its high prevalence in different countries around the world . The interest in addressing…

1. IntroductionPhysical activity (PA) has a positive impact on mental health and emotional regulation (ER) . Indeed, PA has a beneficial effect on cognitive abilities such as memory and attention and emotional states, particularly by…

1. IntroductionA significant amount of waste that pollutes the environment has been created along with global economic progress, social advancement, and growth in population . Currently, more than 80% of the total sewage is directly…

1. IntroductionBamboo exhibits rapid growth , a short rotation period , early maturation, and high yield, which are effective in reducing a country’s high dependence on foreign countries for wood resources. Bamboo is a traditional and…

Previously, we discussed the involvement of anxiety in executive functions (EFs). In their literature review on EFs, Baggetta and Alexander note that EFs are cognitive processes that also involve the socio-emotional domain. The most…

What GAO Found Selected federal agencies—the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—reported using a variety of practices and approaches to…

Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is accepting public comment for…

Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 125: The Difficulties in Interpersonal Regulation of Emotions Scale (DIRE): Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance across Gender and Two Chinese Youth Samples Behavioral Sciences doi:…

News release originally published by the Department of Homeland Security. WASHINGTON – Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced that the Department has issued a final rule (PDF) that will preserve and…

For Immediate Release February 25, 2021 (West Trenton, N.J.) -- The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today approved a final rule prohibiting high volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) in the Basin. In a separate action, the…

Jorge Calderon Contributor Jorge Calderon is managing director at San Francisco–based Inicio Ventures, an initiative of Hispanics in Philanthropy. Over the last 25 years, I’ve been a tech…

1. IntroductionAllantoin (5-ureidohydantoin or glyoxyldiureide) is a compound available naturally in many organisms, including microorganisms, plants, and animals . Basically, it is a degraded product of purine base bases . Many animals…

CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CEX.IO, a global ecosystem of products and services that connects curious participants to the cryptocurrency economy and decentralized finance (DeFi), published its latest market analysis…

IntroductionUnlike the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (18:2n-6) and α-linolenic acid (18:3n-3), the concentration of oleic acid (18:1n-9) can readily be increased in bovine adipose tissue and muscle. Oleic acid is the most abundant…

Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113652 In a study published online in Cell Reports researchers…

Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common degenerative diseases of the nervous system in the middle-aged and elderly. Clinically, it is characterized by delayed movement, static tremor, muscle rigidity, and…

On April 13, renowned scientist Richard Young, Ph.D., from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), presented “Nuclear Condensates in Gene Regulation and Disease” as part of the NIEHS Distinguished Lecture Series. He is a…

The Environment Committee of the European Parliament votes in favour of the European Commission proposal to introduce a new regulation on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques (NGTs) and their food and feed. The Committee’s…

1. IntroductionToday, low-carbon and environmentally friendly energy usage has become an area of active exploration in various fields. Reducing the proportion of oil and coal in the energy structure and developing new energy sources are…

The EU Green Deal aims to establish a general reduction of final energy demand in the decades to come, combined with a shift towards electricity as the main energy carrier. Materialising this ambition will require further efforts to…

1. IntroductionHealth and social care professionals are a category of helpers who are in close contact with a target group that is confronted with a variety of stressful conditions. The social health professionals involved in the care…

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The COVID-19 pandemic is an enduring, volatile, and ever-changing event in history with far reaching effects felt globally and on individual levels. The threats imposed by the pandemic go beyond disease mortality, and include…

Credit: Google DeepMind from Pexels The European Union must avoid overly restrictive regulation of artificial intelligence technologies,…

Project Type URC Presentation Department Political Science Major Political Science, International Affairs Faculty Research Advisor Dante Scala Abstract A data analysis using the US Federal Census regarding the…

It might surprise some of you to know that artificial intelligence (AI) is already in use and a routine part of our daily lives, but we leverage this technology when we use our smartphones or other devices to ask Apple’s Siri,…

What is an ATO? ATO stands for authorization to operate, also known as “authority to operate.” Because there is no perfect, risk-free software system, the ATO process is aimed at minimizing and managing risk responsibility. This process…

    How is care delivered in OECD countries? What characterises the funding? How are resources allocated? Responses from the OECD Health System Characteristics Survey are available online, providing access…

Slow progress on the UK’s 25-year environment plan could lead to ecological tipping points such as collapsing fish stocks, says the…

Billionaire Elon Musk wants to promote free speech on Twitter, but the European Union's Digital Services Act could see the bloc…

Climate change and, more generally, environmental damage have quantifiable economic and health costs, which weigh on long-term growth and well-being. If left unchecked, climate change is projected to decrease global GDP by 0.7 to 2.5%…

This year’s OECD Ministerial Council Meeting, which we are honoured to chair, will address the issue of investment. The timing could not be better. Growth prospects have improved, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Investment…

On August 25 and 26, the SocialGov Community of Practice will bring together experts to share their insights on intellectual property (8/25) and rules of conduct (8/26) in social media. Both sessions will begin at 2:00 pm, Eastern,…

  The role of health systems in promoting healthier lifestyles and a greener future As the G7 economies continue their recovery from the Great Recession, the stress on their environmental resources is likely…

Support the show, consider donating: 3HqLKkYSjzx6zmPN6jFt2R9XYw5BpooPjX ()When one is busy driving a technological and societal revolution forward, complying with complicated regulatory requirements is rarely a top priority. Yet, the…

This episode is part of our coverage of the Bitcoin 2014 Conference which took place in Amsterdam from May 15 to 17, 2014. These interviews were conducted by Sin Jones and focus on the area of regulation. In this series of interviews, we…

This episode is part of our coverage of the Bitcoin 2014 Conference which took place in Amsterdam from May 15 to 17, 2014. These interviews were conducted by Sin Jones and focus on the area of regulation. In this series of interviews, we…

The recent publication of a European Banking Authority opinion on "virtual currencies" has caused great concern among actors of the Bitcoin ecosystem. Sin Jones joins us to dissect this 46-page document and the 70+ risks it identifies to…

Complete video at: Matt Ridley agrees that carbon dioxide emissions are changing the Earth's climate, though he opposes hasty regulations that may be doing greater ecological and economic harm. "We might find in 50 years' time that we have…

The life cycle of industrial, agricultural, and antimicrobial chemical products, especially those embedded in consumer products, has gained increasing public attention. Regulators are beginning to look at the entire product lifecycle,…