News about open_data on 2022-03-17
A battle for hearts and minds : Inside Russia war propaganda bubble
Russia's state news channels have reached such an intensity that a tiny crack in their state media juggernaut broke open earlier this week with an on-air protest. The BBC looks back at what happened to the Russian military in Ukraine.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Published on 2022-03-17
Africa : The Next Frontier for African Genomics - Safeguarding Biodiversity
Two leading African scientists have been appointed to lead a global effort to sequence the genomes of plants, animals and fungi across Africa - including the genetics of humans and animal populations. They are among those involved.
Source: allafrica.com
Published on 2022-03-17
AI suggested 40 , 000 new possible chemical weapons in just six hours
Scientists at The Verge have revealed how they used artificial intelligence (AI) to seek out drugs that could be abused at a biological arms control conference in the US, according to researchers at the journal Nature Machine Intelligence.The findings have been published by the BBC.
Source: theverge.com
Published on 2022-03-17
Coastal News Today | united states - The US needs open ocean data to avoid an innovation wipeout
In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at how the world’s oceans are affected by a growing supply chain disruption, and why they are increasingly important to our natural resources.
Source: coastalnewstoday.com
Published on 2022-03-17
Curiosity , bravery and being willing to fail key for women in tech and beyond
When it comes to academic degrees, it’s hard to find a career path based on higher education. But what does it mean for those who are struggling to make it easier for them to be able to work in other roles?
Source: siliconangle.com
Published on 2022-03-17
Inside Russia propaganda bubble : Where a war isnt a war
Russia’s state news channels have been serving up Vladimir Putin's spin on a war against Ukraine that has reached such an intensity amid the Moscow-backed separatist crisis that the Kremlin says it could save the lives of millions of people.
Source: stripes.com
Published on 2022-03-17
Oil Edges Higher After Three - Day Slide as Volatility Continues
Oil prices have fallen to their highest level since records began in 1998, following a sharp drop in Russia’s planned production of oil barrels in the early hours of Thursday. Brent shares soared to more than US$100 each.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-03-17
Power Shortages Dim Results of Many Neuroimaging Studies
Researchers say they have failed to explain why neuroimaging studies have too few participants to reliably associate brain scans and other types of changes in the brain structure and function, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge. Why?
Source: the-scientist.com
Published on 2022-03-17
Prevalence , intensity and endemicity of intestinal schistosomiasis and soil - transmitted helminthiasis and its associated factors among school - aged children in Southern Ethiopia
World Health Organization (WHO) has published its latest guidelines on preventing soil-transmitted infestations in at-risk population groups. Here are some of the key areas of efforts to tackle these infections, including Schistosomiasis.
Source: nature.com
Published on 2022-03-17
Q & A : The World Energy Council on the 13th Energy Issues Monitor report
The world’s biggest energy industry is more unstable than ever, according to a new report published by the World Energy Council. But could the report be the start of real change in the sector, asks the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker .
Source: power-technology.com
Published on 2022-03-17
Telecoms providers look to new data sources for growth in challenging market conditions
Telecoms providers are focusing on improving customer growth and increasing fraud prevention, according to a report from the European Maritime and Allied Administration (EMEA) Partnerships (FEA) in Strasbourg, France. These are among the challenges facing telecoms companies.
Source: totaltele.com
Published on 2022-03-17
The next frontier for African genomics – safeguarding biodiversity
Two African scientists have been appointed to lead a global effort to sequence the genomes of plants, animals and fungi across Africa during the first phase of the Africa BioGenome Project (AfricaBP), which launched in June 2021.
Source: news.uct.ac.za
Published on 2022-03-17
The Times up 1 , 000 digital subs every day in first two weeks of Ukraine war
The Times newspaper has reported a surge in digital subscribers in the first two weeks of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to its chief executive. They are now planning to invest in staff and join TikTok to boost the reach on social media.
Source: pressgazette.co.uk
Published on 2022-03-17
TICTeC Civic Tech Surgery # 3 : Accessing quality information
This is a selection of your thoughts on the issue of civic tech. Welcome to the Padlet board. Here’s what you need to know about the challenges facing the sector and what they have faced during the past few years. We’ll have another opportunity for you to contribute to this event.
Source: mysociety.org
Published on 2022-03-17
What is the ATLAS experiment ?
Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have unveiled a new particle detector that detects subatomic particles created by beams of each other at near light speed at Geneva's underground ring. The ATLAS experiment has been launched.
Source: livescience.com
Published on 2022-03-17
Worker who objected to Google Israel military contract asked to move to Brazil
Google has been accused of retaliating a colleague who alleges she was forced to move to Brazil after objecting to Israel’s military contract. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the latest flare-up among its employees.
Source: techstory.in
Published on 2022-03-17