News about open_data on 2021-07-19
A Secretive Body Is Making Questionable Covid Decisions in India
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is one of the world’s leading scientists in the fight against Covid-19. But during the pandemic it has taken on a role like Anthony Fauci's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-07-19
Africa : First continent to complete collection of digital land use data
More than 7 billion trees and more arable lands have been detected outside forests in Africa between 2018 and 2020, according to a new data initiative. Here are some of the key facts about the continent-wide survey and how it is being handled.
Source: jagranjosh.com
Published on 2021-07-19
COVID data is complex , changeable and difficult for the public to track in real time
Data literacy is a key factor in how successfully the UK steps out of the coronavirus pandemic, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, who has been involved in the shift from government responsibility to public responsabilidad. Why?
Source: medicalxpress.com
Published on 2021-07-19
Cube Dev Raises $15 . 5 Million to Help Companies Build Applications with Cloud Data Warehouses
Cube Dev has announced a multi-million pound funding boost for the development of its first commercial product, which helps customers build applications powered by cloud data warehouses. These are some of the highlights of this week's round of ventures in San Francisco.
Source: businesswire.com
Published on 2021-07-19
Data governance : new rules to boost data sharing across the EU
The European Union's data governing body has outlined a range of rules aimed at making more data available to start-ups and businesses, including Artificial Intelligence, to help develop new products and innovation. MEPs have called on the public sector to avoid creating exclusive rights for the re-use.
Source: europeansting.com
Published on 2021-07-19
Engaging with article metrics : own your impact narrative
In our series of letters from African journalists, academics and researchers are being asked to explain why they are not using research assessments as a way of measuring the impact of research. The BBC’s Jonathan Marcus looks at the challenges facing these issues.
Source: theplosblog.plos.org
Published on 2021-07-19
Gun sales up across San Mateo County
Gun sales in the US state of California have risen by 60% since the pandemic began, according to a gun store owner.The owners have said they are doing very well during the coronavirus outbreak. But what does this mean for business?
Source: smdailyjournal.com
Published on 2021-07-19
How Apple iOS 15 Could Impact Email Marketers
In our series of letters from across the world, readers are being warned that their emails could be delivered within the next few weeks. But what does this mean for email subscribers, and why are they getting a higher open rate?
Source: blog.hubspot.com
Published on 2021-07-19
Improving Health Research Through Shared Data
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we share data and collaborate on clinical research studies efficiently, writes Pravind Jain, a leading scientist at Vibrent Health, the UK's largest digital health technology company. Why is it so important?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-07-19
Investegate |Poolbeg Pharma PLC Announcements | Poolbeg Pharma PLC : Admission to AIM
A pharmaceutical company has announced its admission to the London Stock Exchange following a £50m oversubscribed fundraising raised by investors in the past year. The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world and beyond.
Source: investegate.co.uk
Published on 2021-07-19
MX3D Smart Bridge / Joris Laarman Lab + MX3D + Arup
Dutch architects have completed the installation of a new bridge in the city of Amsterdam, which could be built using 3D printing technology. The project aims to create the world's largest bridge for metal objects, with the use of robotic technologies.
Source: archdaily.com
Published on 2021-07-19
Poolbeg Pharma IPO and funds raised provide strong platform to begin rapid growth plan
A pharmaceutical company has announced its admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange (IPO) on Monday following a £50m oversubscribed fundraising raised by investor investors in the past few years. Following the announcement, it is expected to become the first privately-owned company to sell shares in London.
Source: directorstalkinterviews.com
Published on 2021-07-19
The fintech landscape in Latvia – Interview with the Financial and Capital Market Commission
Latvia's Financial and Capital Market Commission (FCMC) has appointed Marine Krasovska as Director of financial innovation department, FCMC. Here is a full transcript of how it handled the challenges facing the fintech sector in the country and what it is like to be done.
Source: thepaypers.com
Published on 2021-07-19
TrueLayer adds to engineering and product team in prepartion for Australian launch
Australian banking giant Truelayer has appointed two new chief executives to lead its global technical team in Australia and Scotland, according to the company’s latest announcements from the regulatory body Financial Conduct Authority (CBI) .
Source: finextra.com
Published on 2021-07-19
Working in partnership with nature : The complete package for today climate challenges
Climate change is a key issue for the world's efforts to tackle the climate crisis, says environmental expert Robert Atkins, who has spent more than 20 years working in partnership with nature during the COP26 summit in Paris. Why?
Source: businessgreen.com
Published on 2021-07-19