Africa is urbanising at an unprecedented pace. By 2050, nearly 60% of the continent鈥檚 population will live in cities, placing immense pressure on local governments to provide infrastructure, services, and sustainable economic opportunities. Yet, despite the promises of decentralisation, African municipalities remain under-resourced, underpowered, and underprepared.
The International Day for Digital Learning is observed annually on 19 March to demonstrate how, among other objectives, digital learning can build relationships and empower communities.
133 years. That鈥檚 how long it will take to achieve full gender parity at our current pace. But can we afford to wait that long? Dr. Daphne Pillay-Naidoo, Industrial Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria, highlights the urgent need to accelerate action on gender equality in the workplace.
Ochsner Health proudly announces today a pivotal milestone in advancing pediatric healthcare in the Gulf South, breaking ground on The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children鈥檚 Hospital. Joined by Mrs. Gayle Benson, Ochsner Health leaders and local and state government officials, this afternoon鈥檚 groundbreaking ceremony marks a historic step forward in making this innovative new home for Louisiana鈥檚 No. 1 hospital for kids a reality. Adding to the excitement of the day, Ochsner and Mrs. Benson are also excited to unveil a new partnership with Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, aimed at fulfilling the wishes of many children.
Introducing Kenall's new task light: the MedMaster KUE鈩�. Combining Kenall's expertise in behavioral health lighting with a sleek new contour, KUE's design aesthetic is as comfortable as it is stylish.
More than 100 experts in molecular simulation, coordinated by IRB Barcelona, have published an article in Nature Methods advocating for a paradigm shift in molecular dynamics data management. The article defends the implementation of the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) to improve the reproducibility of calculations and facilitate their later use as a source of information on the flexibility of biomacromolecules. Led by Drs. Modesto Orozco and Adam Hospital, the article proposes the establishment of a shared infrastructure for storing and reusing data in the context of the AI revolution.
In the first-ever scientific exploration of its kind in Bhutan, a team of researchers and forest rangers led by NAU assistant research professor Jut Wynne is uncovering how large and small animals use caves, how many yet-to-be-discovered species insects and spiders live inside and how Bhutanese communities can preserve the caves鈥� delicate ecosystems for future generations.
The University of Pretoria (UP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China鈥檚 Central South University (CSU), formalising an existing collaboration between the two institutions. This agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in areas such as staff and student exchanges, joint education programmes, scientific research and other mutual interests.
Study finds that 25% of 7350 patients hospitalized between 2016 and 2021 for scooter-related injuries were using substances such as alcohol, opioids, marijuana and cocaine when injured. The findings underscore the urgent need to strengthen safety regulations, enforce helmet use, and reduce substance use among scooter riders.
The setting for the TV series "Paradise" is an idyllic small town, but it turns out this pleasant community exists entirely underground. Virginia Tech mining engineer Nino Ripepi and electrical engineer Ali Mehrizi-Sani look at just how realistic "Paradise" actually is.
The first 100 days of President Donald Trump鈥檚 second term were highlight by fast-paced executive actions, deepening political polarization, and mixed public reaction, says Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult.
For the first time, researchers can study the microstructures inside metals, ceramics and rocks with X-rays in a standard laboratory without needing to travel to a particle accelerator, according to a study led by University of Michigan engineers.
Every year, some mothers die after giving birth due to heart problems, and many of these deaths could be prevented. The ability to screen for heart weakness before pregnancy could play a crucial role in identifying women who may need additional care to improve pregnancy outcomes.
Junior Veronica Richmond was recently named a Truman Scholar, a selective award granted to students who are committed to a future career in public service.
2024 State of Alternative Proteins
The UC San Diego campus is home to the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network of any academic institution in the western world with a growing number of EV chargers expected to exceed 1,200 within the next year.
A new study at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign asks a deceptively simple question: what is the best way to feed artificially reared pigs? The answer has implications not just for agriculture, but for biomedical research where pigs are used to study different aspects of human medicine.
Unbound Medicine today announced the availability of Assist鈩� on the uCentral鈩� medical platform. Powered by Unbound Intelligence鈩⑩�攚hich combines human expertise with artificial intelligence鈥擜ssist鈩� offers customizable digital assistants designed to serve both clinicians and medical librarians. This advanced capability enables healthcare professionals to quickly find answers to clinical questions and distill medical literature, turning information into insights that improve patient care. Additionally, it saves librarians time, enabling them to better support clinicians and researchers in meeting their clinical and research information needs.
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