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By Elsa Pilichowski, Director of Public Governance, and Pascal Saint-Amans, Director of the Centre for Tax…
Available today, two new Coastal Wetland Decision Support Tools will collectively provide a means for Great Lakes coastal wetland managers to analyze and map conservation efforts while maximizing restoration impact. These tools can be…
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1. IntroductionScabies is a contagious skin disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, an obligate ectoparasite that infects the epidermis of the human skin. Clusters of scabies are common among vulnerable populations in…
U.S. federal agencies must show that their artificial intelligence tools aren’t harming the public, or stop using them, under new rules unveiled by the White House on Thursday.
“When government agencies use AI tools,…
AI is here, and it’s changing the game. Most people have already experimented with generative AI and are familiar with ChatGPT or Gemini, but the capabilities of AI extend far beyond…
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Human-centric manufacturing seeks to harmonize the strengths of humans and machines, aiming to enhance creativity, human wellbeing, problem-solving abilities, and overall productivity within factories (May et al., 2015;…
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Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s can make day-to-day tasks challenging because they may affect cognitive, motor, and social function. Neurodegenerative diseases affect about 7 million…
In order to achieve the proposed objectives, this article will explore emerging technologies that provide benefits to citizens to improve active participation and increase trust in public administration. Based on the available tools,…
MENLO PARK, CALIF. (July 26, 2023) – In an era marked by escalating natural disasters, the focus of risk mitigation has evolved from mere survival to speedy recovery. The federal government, through the National Earthquake…
Training Class: Bioinformatics and Biology Essentials for Librarians: Databases, Tools, and Clinical Applications, January 17 to May 8, 2020. NLM Tech Bull. 2019 Nov-Dec;(431):b11
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Image: Shutterstock.comCan machine learning (ML) tools be used to identify which mood we’re in – and, if so, how accurate are these predictions? A team of researchers has investigated if very short audio segments are enough for ML models!-->-->!--]-->…
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(WEST TRENTON, N.J.) - Management tools which will play a key role in a program to reduce the amount of polychorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the Delaware River will be the subject of public…
This photo provided by researcher Roman Garba shows a heavily weathered flake artifact at the Korolevo I archaeological site in western Ukraine in August 2023. Stone…
Training Class: Bioinformatics and Biology Essentials for Librarians: Databases, Tools, and Clinical Applications, August 24 to December 11, 2020. NLM Tech Bull. 2020 Jul-Aug;(435):b3.
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A view of the Korolevo archaeological site. Researchers used the decay of isotopes in rocks dug up from the site to determine the age of the stone tools.…
1. IntroductionBreast cancer continues to be the most common cancer globally . As highlighted by GLOBOCAN 2020’s data on cancer diagnosis and mortality, breast cancer in women now stands as the most frequently diagnosed cancer and is…
This section concerns the circularity micro-indicators we considered relevant and, among those, the most relevant for packaging products, and the results obtained for each comparative analysis. Aside from presenting in detail the…
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NIH trial reveals need for more accurate screening in Black people and cisgender women.What
The elevated cardiovascular disease risk among people with HIV is even greater than predicted…
Training Class: Bioinformatics and Biology Essentials for Librarians: Databases, Tools, and Clinical Applications, January 4 - April 9, 2021. NLM Tech Bull. 2020 Nov-Dec;(437):b4.
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An ‘onmyoji,’ an expert on yin and yang, performs divination with counting rods in an Edo-period illustration. Credit: Kyoto University Library/Wikimedia…
Ticketing platform and resale marketplace SeatGeek is introducing three features to simplify the ticket-selling experience for users wanting to resell, including a tool that recommends the best price, automatic…
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for a greater proportion of deaths worldwide each year . About one-fourth of global NCD-related deaths take place before the age of 60 with 80% of NCD deaths occurring in low- and middle-income…
1. IntroductionBrazil is one of the major agricultural players in the world, aiming to become one of the most important food suppliers globally in the long term . Brazil’s competitive advantages rely on its agriculture, which is adapted…
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The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) signed a Memorandum of Collaboration in 2021 to promote concrete actions for disaster risk reduction and the…
Through my self-growth journey, I discovered the profound therapeutic benefits of journaling and recognized the need for accessible tools that aid others in their quest for self-improvement.”— Sharan KONTARIO, CANADA, February 13,…
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New York, United States, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Downhole tools refer to the tools utilized for effective drilling, interventions, and completions. These tools help locate untapped oil reserves beneath the surface and…
February 8, 2024—Harvard Chan Magazine spoke with two PhD candidates at the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin School of Arts and Sciences, studying at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who are pursuing projects with the potential to…
OR&R and its partners are planning further development of TAP, leveraging some of OR&R’s existing capabilities to inform planning and preparedness activities to better support the United States. Coast Guard (USCG) and other…
OR&R and its partners are planning further development of TAP, leveraging some of OR&R’s existing capabilities to inform planning and preparedness activities to better support the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and other response…
NCBI Virtual Workshop Series: Exploring 3D Molecular Structures with NCBI Tools. NLM Tech Bull. 2022 Mar-Apr;(445):b1.
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The ISR's Peter Story and Norman Sadeh were authors on a research study that showed many people have misconceptions about what common online security and privacy tools really do.Surfing the web through private browsing modes, virtual…
The ISR's Peter Story and Norman Sadeh were authors on a research study that showed many people have misconceptions about what common online security and privacy tools really do.Surfing the web through private browsing modes, virtual…
By Kimberly Thigpen TartThe term “boot camp” typically conjures images of young soldiers in fatigues doing push-ups in the mud while being yelled at by a menacing drill sergeant. Although the experience of participants in the…
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Inside the Disaster Playbook and its companion the I Will Thrive Manual.
Bay Area native Jennifer Heller recently launched a disaster…
Introduction
In 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) was passed into law to encourage hospitals to adopt electronic health record (EHR) systems. EHR systems can be configured to support…
Last year, large language models like ChatGPT were widely released for the first time, and within a few months, similar models were already being incorporated into medical record software.
Medicine rarely incorporates…
1. IntroductionRecently, improved precision in measuring cosmological parameters has exposed tantalizing discrepancies within the widely accepted
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Cold Dark Matter (CDM) model. This model describes the Universe relying on a CDM and…
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department today announced that both agencies are updating language in their standard preservation letters and specifications for all second requests, voluntary access letters, and compulsory…
Taipei, 27 December 2023: In a dedicated effort to assist Taiwanese companies in navigating international sustainability issues and addressing ESG-related complexities, the Taiwan Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD…
Dr. Sanjay Jain is an avid Star Trek fan who began his recent NIH Wednesday Afternoon Lecture with a nod to the cult TV and film franchise. The quintessential medical device in the starship Enterprise sick bay is the “tricorder”—a…