ChatGPT Replicates Gender Bias in Recommendation Letters
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A new study has found that the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT in the workplace entrenches biased language based on gender
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Nutrient found in beef and milk shows promise against several cancers
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A fatty acid found in beef and milk attacked different types of cancerous cells in a series of lab and animal experiments
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How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last?
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Food scientists break down what food is the first to go bad and simple ways of extending leftovers’ shelf life
New black hole discovered in New Zealand toilet
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
After bringing the world news of the Black Hole Lane near a reader's home in Hereford, UK, last month, Feedback is delighted to learn of the existence of the Black Hole Public Toilet in Nelson, New Zealand
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
The Science to Be Grateful for This Year
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A year of exciting ideas and research has given us much to be grateful for
Covid-19 vaccines should target only omicron for best immune response
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Covid-19 vaccines may offer better protection if they just target the omicron variant, rather than both omicron and the ancestral SARS-CoV-2 strain
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Drone delivers defibrillators for cardiac arrest faster than ambulance
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
People who have gone into cardiac arrest can get treatment faster if a drone delivers a defibrillator, but there needs to be someone nearby trained in CPR, shows a trial in Sweden
What Would It Mean to 'Absorb' a Nuclear Attack?
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The missiles on the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota make it a potential target for a nuclear attack. And that doesn’t come close to describing what the reality would be for those on the ground.
Mutation behind Huntington's linked to higher childhood intelligence
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The genetic mutation that causes the brain condition Huntington's disease may result in greater intelligence among young people, which could explain why evolution has selected for it
Viewpoint: No change in fossil fuel production plans
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
By Jeremy Williams There’s a giant cognitive dissonance at the heart of global climate politics. Almost every country now agrees that it has work to do to prevent climate disaster. The age of scepticism is over and every major economy has set carbon targets. At the same time, those governments all want to maximise fossil fuel production. According to the recent Production Gap report, the total planned production of fossil fuels between now and 2050 is twice the limit set to keep warming to 1.5 d
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
How do two new books on consciousness close in on the elusive field?
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The Four Realms of Existence by Joseph LeDoux and Consciousness by John Parrington tell us a lot about human cognition, brain structure and evolution – but most of all they demonstrate how far this most tricky of quests still has to go
Falling Walls 2023: How open science and systems thinking can save the planet
Frontiers
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Open access publisher Frontiers and the Frontiers Research Foundation joined this year’s Falling Walls Science Summit held on 7-9 November in Berlin, Germany. The Falling Walls Science Summit is a prominent gathering that unites experts from various scientific disciplines to explore groundbreaking research and foster collaborative solutions for the challenges of our time.
Breathtaking images from Environmental Photographer of the Year awards
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Winning entries in this year’s Environmental Photographer of the Year competition highlight humanity’s efforts to reduce our impact on the climate and adapt to a changing world
The Amazon's Record-Breaking Drought Is about More Than Climate Change
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The Amazon rain forest is in the middle of a record-breaking drought because of deforestation, El Niño and climate change
Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation
Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.
Babies may start to learn language before they are born
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Newborn babies respond differently to their mother tongue, suggesting that exposure to language in the uterus may provide the foundations for learning
All Eyes on Dubai: Expectations for Canada
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
All Eyes on Dubai: Expectations for Canada With COP28 around the corner, our team at Environmental Defence is hard at work preparing for a busy two weeks at the UN climate talks. But we wanted to take a moment to lay out our expectations, both for what COP28 must deliver as well as the Government of Canada. (If you missed our explainer on what COP28 is, check that out here.
Construction robot builds massive stone walls on its own
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A robotic construction vehicle can use 3D digital mapping and AI to learn the best placement for each stone in a wall, without instruction from a human
Mysterious 'Tasmanian Devil' Space Explosion Baffles Astronomers
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Scientists still can’t explain what is causing unusually bright explosions in space—but a surprising observation might offer clues
Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.
How to get a better night's sleep by hacking your brainwaves
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Wearable technology that stimulates the brain to make you sleep more deeply promises to revolutionise your slumber – can it really lead to a better night’s rest?
'A Shot in the Arm' Documentary Treats Vaccine Denialism with a Dose of Empathy
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A pandemic film shows that compassion and civil dialogue might be the best antidote to vaccine distrust
African penguins recognise their partners by the spots on their chest
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The unique patterns of dots on the front of African penguins seem to be key to their ability to pick out their partners in a crowded colony
EC Asks SCCS to Assess Safety of Hydroxyapatite (Nano) in View of New Information
Nanotech
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
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Sustainability at Retail
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Troubled by Faith review: How delusion marked psychology's beginnings
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NOVEMBER 22, 2023
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GROWING CONCERN AROUND RBC’S PURCHASE OF HSBC CANADA PROMPTS LAUNCH OF ‘STOP THE RBC TAKEOVER’ CAMPAIGN
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
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Eight personality traits may help people live to 100 and beyond
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Interviews with 19 centenarians reveal that they often share several personality traits – including being sociable, positive and resilient – which may have helped them reach an advanced age
Lynn L. Bergeson and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. Named 2023 Affiliates of the Year by ACD (formerly NACD)
Nanotech
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
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See a very special spruce - the Tree of Life in Washington state
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Anna Beeke's shot of this huge spruce, which has become a landmark on the Pacific shoreline, is part of a stunning new book of photographs highlighting trees and woodlands around the world
Outlook on scaling of carbon removal technologies
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Read the full story from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies that could be critical tools to combat climate change have developed in line with other technologies from the last century.
Our hunt for alien life needs solid guidelines for clear-cut success
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
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NOVEMBER 22, 2023
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NOVEMBER 22, 2023
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European Parliament advances rules to reduce packaging by 2030 and beyond
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NOVEMBER 22, 2023
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