News about open_data on 2021-01-18

Ajman varsity gets Microsoft AI health research grant
A university in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been awarded a multi-million pound grant to help researchers in developing ways to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, according to the UAE’s chief scientific officer Mohammed bin Rashid .
Source: tradearabia.com
Published on 2021-01-18

An eye in the sky on deforestation : Q & A with Jean Jardeleza and Kim Carlson
In our series of letters from African journalists, scientists from across the world have gathered in the Philippines to discuss the impact of the pandemic on the country’s land use and land cover. This week, they spoke to a group of US academics.
Source: news.mongabay.com
Published on 2021-01-18

Broadridge hires new APAC COO from BNY Mellon - Global Custodian – The Leading quarterly magazine covering the international securities services industry
Australian banking group BNY Mellon has appointed a new chief operating officer for Australia's Pacific Coastal Investment Services (Pacific Capital Territory) - the largest investment firm in the region.A former UBS executive has been named as David Ingleson.
Source: globalcustodian.com
Published on 2021-01-18

Making maritime industries more sustainable and profitable using AI Algorithms – gCaptain
Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms can help to save our oceans, according to the BBC’s Jonathan Marcus. How do we develop a sustainable ocean economy by reducing the impact on the environment and seizing the commercial opportunities? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: gcaptain.com
Published on 2021-01-18

No evidence vitamin D affects COVID severity in people of European ancestry : new study
A new study has found there to be no evidence that a person's vitamin D levels affects how severely they suffer from contracting coronavirus, according to geneticists at Brunel University London. Why is it so important for bone health, asks Tom Stafford.
Source: medicalxpress.com
Published on 2021-01-18

Platte River Power Authority Selects PCI for its Transition to the Western Energy Imbalance Market ( WEIM )
The owners of a Colorado power authority have been chosen to become the first customer in the US to use their cloud computing technology to provide critical infrastructure for the power industry within the coming weeks, according to the company's chief executive.
Source: globalbankingandfinance.com
Published on 2021-01-18

Smart Adds Unlimited Calls To All Networks To All Signature Postpaid Plans
Smart Communications, Inc., has added unlimited calls and texts to all postpaid subscribers' plans. Here is a look at how it changed the way they communicate with their colleagues, friends and relatives during the pandemic.
Source: techpinas.com
Published on 2021-01-18

The Human Cell Atlas : A Poetry Challenge – Young Poets Network
Each year, we’re asking you to write a poem or poem inspired by the language of the Human Cell Atlas. Here’s what you need to know about poetry and how to read it. This is the latest challenge to find out what they have in common.
Source: ypn.poetrysociety.org.uk
Published on 2021-01-18