News about open_data on 2022-05-27
A Room in Midtown Is Quietly Fighting the Battle Against City Noise
The Pin Drop, a giant flat-screen television, is one of the world’s largest isolation blocks. But when it comes to noise, it doesn’t always sound enough, writes the BBC's Chris Abatemarco.
Source: nytimes.com
Published on 2022-05-27
Breakthrough Covid - 19 infections may be less contagious ; vaccine protection wanes faster in cancer patients
People who have been fully vaccinated or unvaccinated are more likely to spread the virus to others than those who are partially vaccined, a study suggests. Scientists in South Korea say they have found that fewer people are contagious.
Source: asiaone.com
Published on 2022-05-27
Breakthrough Infections May Be Less Contagious
Scientists say they have found evidence that Covid-19 is spreading to fewer people, despite the possibility of breakthrough infections, a new study suggests. Why does this happen to people who are fully vaccinated or unvaccinated?
Source: medscape.com
Published on 2022-05-27
Five things we must achieve as environmental movement turns 50
The world is still dealing with a growing number of crises, including the war in Ukraine, and the global pandemic, writes environmentalist and climate change activist John Wright, who is at the centre of the Stockholm 50th anniversary conference on the human environment.
Source: aljazeera.com
Published on 2022-05-27
How the Internet of Trees can make our cities greener
Cities need more green space than ever before, according to a new study. But what does it mean for the environment? The BBC's Lucy Kellaway looks at the challenges facing cities where green spaces are being considered as vital.
Source: thenextweb.com
Published on 2022-05-27
Open Banking Market Size to Reach $43 . 15 Billion , Globally , by 2026 at 24 . 4 % CAGR
The global open banking market is expected to reach $43.15 billion in the coming decade, according to an analysis of a report published by research firm Allied Market Research. Analysts have been told the market could be growing at the fastest rate in more than 20 years.
Source: digitaljournal.com
Published on 2022-05-27
Pushing the limits for digital eyes : AI takes over the computer vision
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new normal in the robotics sector, according to a new report from the European Institute of Technology (EIU). The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, from across Europe and Europe.
Source: lrytas.lt
Published on 2022-05-27
ReconAfrica , Invictus near launch of drilling
Two energy companies have revealed their plans for a second phase of seismic drilling in Africa, as they seek to raise funds for the renewable energy industries in the continent. They say it is “almost completed” the second well.
Source: energyvoice.com
Published on 2022-05-27
Sarangani intensifies surveillance against dengue
Health authorities in a southern Colombian province have enhanced their response to suspected cases of dengue fever, health officials have said, as they continue to tackle the spread of the disease in local communities across the country.
Source: newsinfo.inquirer.net
Published on 2022-05-27
Trussell Trust sees 81 % increase in food bank usage across its network
The number of emergency food parcels distributed by food banks across the UK has risen to a record high, according to the National Partnership for Food and Drug Administration (NPC) figures released by the charity’s new chief executive Tony Blair.
Source: civilsociety.co.uk
Published on 2022-05-27
Urban Green Council report says pandemic barely reduced NYC emissions
New York City’s greenhouse gas emissions were lower than expected during the first year of the pandemic, according to a new study. But what does it mean for the city? The BBC's Matt Hancock looks at the impact of new research.
Source: archpaper.com
Published on 2022-05-27
Virginia reports nearly 14 , 000 COVID - 19 cases this week
The US Department of Health (VDH) says the number of coronavirus cases in Central Virginia has risen by more than a third in the past week. Here are some of the latest figures from Richmond-Petersburg, Virginia and Chesterfield county.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2022-05-27
Why CircleUp Thinks Machine Learning May Be the Hottest Item in Consumer Goods
This week's CNBC Disruptor 50 series profiles 50 companies that have shaped the consumer packaged goods industry in the past 10 years, including the start-up of a new venture fund and credit business. Each week we speak to CircleUp, one of the most successful companies in Britain.
Source: nbcconnecticut.com
Published on 2022-05-27