Posts tagged ‘Biodiversity’
-
Politico Politics Feed- White House aide Miller targeted in backlash over family separations 06/21/2018President Donald Trump’s former speechwriter has been the architect of his most controversial policies but so far has faced few consequences.ncook@politico.com (Nancy Cook)
- GOP lawmaker calls on Trump to fire Stephen Miller over family separation 06/21/2018 mcuri@politico.com (Maria Curi)
- Feds don’t have enough beds for migrant families 06/21/2018 wmorgan@politico.com (Wesley Morgan)
- Zinke met with real estate developer, Halliburton chairman at Interior office 06/22/2018New documents suggest the secretary committed a potential violation of federal conflict of interest laws.njuliano@politico.com (Nick Juliano)
- Exclusive: Zinke linked to real estate deal with Halliburton chairman 06/19/2018In the interior secretary’s hometown, a development brings together the head of the nation’s largest oil-services company and a foundation created by the man who regulates it.njuliano@politico.com (Nick Juliano)
- House farm bill passes with controversial food stamp changes 06/21/2018 cboudreau@politico.com (Catherine Boudreau)
- #ItsJustAJacket: Melania Trump's team does fashion damage control on her border trip 06/21/2018The first lady stepped on her high-profile moment by wearing an 'I REALLY DON'T CARE' jacket on her way to a child detention center.rmorin@politico.com (Rebecca Morin)
- Trump 'looking at' Putin meeting as Bolton plans Moscow trip 06/21/2018The president may meet with the ostracized Russian leader amid July visits with European allies wary of Putin.smurray@politico.com (Stephanie Murray)
- At least one major advertiser drops Fox News’ Ingraham over migrant comments 06/21/2018IAC won’t run spots for HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List after the host likens detention centers to ‘summer camp.’Jason Schwartz
- Sweeping Trump proposal seeks to shrink government, merge agencies 06/21/2018Much of the ambitious plan is likely to die a swift death in Congress.jbresnahan@politico.com (John Bresnahan)
- Judge rejects Manafort bid to suppress storage-unit evidence 06/21/2018Manafort's lawyers had argued the FBI violated the Constitution with its search.dsamuelsohn@politico.com (Darren Samuelsohn)
- Trump's herky-jerky immigration moves sow confusion 06/21/2018Agencies made conflicting statements about how migrant families would be treated in the wake of the president's executive order halting separations.ncook@politico.com (Nancy Cook)
- White House aide Miller targeted in backlash over family separations 06/21/2018
- ScienceDaily Newsfeed
- Accurate measurements of sodium intake confirm relationship with mortality 06/22/2018Eating foods high in salt is known to contribute to high blood pressure, but does that linear relationship extend to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death? Recent cohort studies have contested that relationship, but a new study using multiple measurements confirms it.
- Chemists teach an enzyme a new trick, with potential for building new molecules 06/21/2018Chemists have found a way to make a naturally occurring enzyme take on a new, artificial role, which has significant implications for modern chemistry, including pharmaceutical production.
- Crisis can force re-evaluation and derail efforts to reach goals 06/21/2018Setbacks are to be expected when pursuing a goal, whether you are trying to lose weight or save money. The challenge is getting back on track and not giving up after a difficulty or crisis, says a marketing professor working on practical ways to help people stick to health-related goals.
- Writing away the body image blues 06/21/2018Body dissatisfaction among women is widespread and can lead to a number of worrisome outcomes, including eating disorders, depression and anxiety. While researchers know a lot about what makes women's body image worse, they are still short on empirically supported interventions for improving women's body image. A psychology professor tested the eff […]
- Coining less expensive currency: Bringing down the cost of making nickels 06/21/2018Cashing in on materials science, makes a new nickel for use in the U.S. Mint. The work might be useful for building durable high-tech devices like smartphones, too.
- Scientists discover how brain signals travel to drive language performance 06/21/2018Using transcranial magnetic stimulation and network control theory, researchers have taken a novel approach to understanding how signals travel across the brain's highways and how stimulation can lead to better cognitive function.
- 'Antifreeze' molecules may stop and reverse damage from brain injuries 06/21/2018The key to better treatments for brain injuries and disease may lie in the molecules charged with preventing the clumping of specific proteins associated with cognitive decline and other neurological problems, researchers report.
- Deep data dive helps predict cerebral palsy 06/21/2018A pioneering technique developed to analyze genetic activity of Antarctic worms is helping to predict cerebral palsy. The technique uses next-generation genetic sequencing data to measure how cells control the way genes are turned on or off, and can also be used in other human health care research.
- Ketamine acts fast to treat depression and its effects last -- but how? 06/21/2018Researchers describe the molecular mechanisms behind ketamine's ability to squash depression and keep it at bay.
- Our intestinal microbiome influences metabolism -- through the immune system 06/21/2018The innate immune system, our first line of defense against bacterial infection, has a side job that's equally important: fine-tuning our metabolism.
- Template to create superatoms could make for better batteries 06/21/2018Researchers have discovered a novel strategy for creating superatoms -- combinations of atoms that can mimic the properties of more than one group of elements of the periodic table. These superatoms could be used to create new materials, including more efficient batteries and better semiconductors; a core component of microchips, transistors and most compute […]
- Scientists solve the case of the missing subplate, with wide implications for brain science 06/21/2018A new study shows that a group of neurons, previously thought to die in the course of development, in fact become incorporated into the brain's cortex. This research has implications for understanding -- and possibly treating --several brain disorders.
- Accurate measurements of sodium intake confirm relationship with mortality 06/22/2018
- Alert Net NGO and Humanitarian News Alerts
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- Technology Review
- Why robots helped Donald Trump win 06/21/2018Toledo has more robots per worker than any other US city. They’re producing a healthy economy—and lots of anxiety.
- Basic income could work—if you do it Canada-style 06/20/2018A Canadian province is giving people money with no strings attached—revealing both the appeal and the limitations of the idea.
- From rust belt to robot belt: Turning AI into jobs in the US heartland 06/18/2018Artificial intelligence is offering an amazing opportunity to increase prosperity, but whether or not we will seize it is our choice.
- China’s ambition to power the world’s electric cars took a huge leap forward this week 06/13/2018CATL’s stock has shot up since it raised nearly $1 billion in an IPO to build more lithium-ion battery plants.
- China’s ambition to power the world’s electric cars took a huge leap forward this week 06/13/2018CATL’s stock has shot up since it raised nearly $1 billion in an IPO to build more lithium-ion battery plants.
- AI could get 100 times more energy-efficient with IBM’s new artificial synapses 06/12/2018Copying the features of a neural network in silicon might make machine learning more usable on small devices like smartphones.
- The world’s most powerful supercomputer is tailor made for the AI era 06/08/2018The technology used to build America’s new Summit machine will also help us make the leap to exascale computing.
- Maybe we can afford to suck CO2 out of the sky after all 06/07/2018A new analysis shows that air capture could cost less than $100 a ton.
- Maybe we can afford to suck CO2 out of the sky after all 06/07/2018A new analysis shows that air capture could cost less than $100 a ton.
- Automation is hitting small US businesses, and—surprise!—it’s not all bad 05/31/2018We talk about the future of work at small firms with MIT professor Liz Reynolds.
- Why robots helped Donald Trump win 06/21/2018
- NPR Business News
- Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer-Winning Columnist, Dies Of Cancer 06/21/2018The longtime columnist for the Washington Post and commentator for Fox News wrote earlier this month that he had "no regrets." He was 68.David Folkenflik
- How Relevant Is The Dow Jones As A Measure Of The Economy? 06/21/2018This week the Dow Jones dropped GE, one of the original companies that made up the market-monitoring average. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to author and professor Charles Geisst of Manhattan College about the relevance of the Dow today.
- GE's Fall From Dow Jones Is The Downfall Of An American Icon 06/21/2018One of the greatest companies of the previous century, General Electric brought "good things to life" and was "imagination at work." It minted CEOs for other companies, and it was a member of the Dow Jones from the beginning.Jim Zarroli
- Why Alternatives To Tariffs Can Be More Effective 06/21/2018Historically, tariffs have proved to be a blunt instrument that aren't as effective as other measures. Past examples show how countries get around them, and why other tactics work better.Cardiff Garcia
- White House Proposes Merging Education And Labor Departments 06/21/2018The pitch goes all-in on workforce development and imagines a mobile-first platform for student borrowers. It's part of a proposal to restructure federal government. Congress would have to approve.Clare Lombardo
- Teenage (Employment) Wasteland 06/21/2018The teen summer job is a vaunted tradition...one that is fading. Today's teenagers just aren't working as much as their forebears. And that could have serious implications for America's labor market.Danielle Kurtzleben
- Supreme Court Rules That Online Sellers May Collect State Sales Taxes On Purchases 06/21/2018NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg discusses what the Supreme Court's ruling on online shopping means for sellers and state revenues.Nina Totenberg
- Supreme Court Ruling Means Some Online Purchases Will Cost More 06/21/2018States will reap billions after a major ruling that says states may now impose sales taxes on Internet retailers, even ones out of state and with no physical presence in the state.Nina Totenberg
- Firm Prepares To Mine Land Previously Protected As A National Monument 06/21/2018The land used to be within the boundary of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. President Trump slashed the protected acreage by nearly half last year.Shannon Van Sant
- Conservative Media Failed To Redefine Debate On Trump's Immigration Policy 06/21/2018Media outlets such as Fox News and Breitbart defended the president and his zero tolerance policy on the border. But the narrative began to unravel as it became clear Trump would reverse course.Brian Mann
- Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer-Winning Columnist, Dies Of Cancer 06/21/2018
- NPR Technology
- The Science Behind The World Cup Ball 06/20/2018For every World Cup, there's a custom official ball. But how does the Telstar 18 actually stack up? To find out, scientists stuck it in a wind tunnel with a bunch of sensors.Merrit Kennedy
- Former CIA Employee Charged In Massive Leak Of Confidential Information 06/19/2018Joshua Schulte allegedly stole material for an unnamed organization — thought to be WikiLeaks — to post online. The group released a trove of documents on the agency's hacking tools last year.Colin Dwyer
- A Look At Social Media Finds Some Possible Benefits For Kids 06/19/2018Researchers analyzing data from a study looking at adolescent cognition found greater social media use was associated with increased physical activity and less family conflict.Sara Kiley Watson
- Journalist Warns Cyber Attacks Present A 'Perfect Weapon' Against Global Order 06/19/2018New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger says U.S. officials worry that foreign powers have planted malware that could knock out critical infrastructure, including electric power.Dave Davies
- This Fashion Brand Grew On Instagram With Help Of Celebs, Relatable Models 06/19/2018Fashion Nova was among the top-trending fashion brands online in 2017. How did a retailer with only five stores get so popular? Associating its brand with Cardi B and Kylie Jenner didn't hurt.Jasmine Garsd
- WHO Recognizes Gaming Disorder As A Mental Health Condition 06/19/2018Gaming disorder, as in video games, is now an official mental health condition, according to the World Health Organization. But the idea of technology addiction is still controversial.Anya Kamenetz
- IBM Touts Breakthrough Technology As Computer Debates A Person 06/19/2018IBM unveiled a computer that is taking artificial intelligence to the next level. The computer debated a person in front of a live audience. Who won?Laura Sydell
- How Virtual Advisers Help Low-Income Students Apply To College 06/19/2018Nearly one-fourth of high-achieving students from low-income families apply to college completely on their own. One approach to make the experience better? Pair students with a virtual adviser.Elissa Nadworny
- This Apple Update Could Prove To Be A True Lifesaver 06/18/2018Apple says it's working with a startup to automatically share the locations of iPhone users with 911 operators in an emergency. Only 911 centers will have access to the information, Apple said.Cameron Jenkins
- Audi CEO Arrested In Connection With Volkswagen Emissions Scandal 06/18/2018German prosecutors reportedly said they feared that Rupert Stadler might attempt to suppress evidence. The head of Volkswagen's luxury car brand was taken into custody Monday morning.Vanessa Romo
- The Science Behind The World Cup Ball 06/20/2018
- Scientific American
- Scientists Pinpoint Brain Region That May Be Center of Alcohol Addiction 06/21/2018Researchers map out a cellular mechanism that offers a biological explanation for alcoholism, and could lead to treatments -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comBret Stetka
- The Healthy Addiction? Coffee Study Finds More Health Benefits 06/21/2018New research in mice details the mechanism of how caffeine seems to help the heart -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comDavid Noonan
- Harder Evidence Builds That Viruses Play a Role in Alzheimer's 06/21/2018A study seeking new drug targets for the disease unexpectedly implicates two types of herpes -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comMelinda Wenner Moyer
- Here's Why Expanding Protected Areas Isn't Saving Nature 06/21/2018A new study proposes tools to gauge when an ecosystem is “intact”—and what might happen if that changes -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comRichard Conniff
- Separating Families May Cause Lifelong Health Damage 06/20/2018A noted pediatrician and advocate for immigrant children says the effects will last well beyond the separation -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comSara Goudarzi
- Babysitting Mammals Keep It in the Family 06/20/2018Blood relations may be the key factor for mole rats, meerkats and others. But how do humans fit in? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comTim Vernimmen
- Jaguars Thrive in Lightly Logged Forests 06/19/2018Responsibly harvested areas may serve as habitat corridors for the big cats -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comAmy Mathews Amos
- Weeds Are Winning the War against Herbicide Resistance 06/18/2018Herbicides are under evolutionary threat. Can modern agriculture find a new way to fight back? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comBrooke Borel
- That Vision Thing: New AI System Can Imagine What It Hasn't Seen 06/15/2018Scientists have developed machine-learning that can teach itself to visualize a three-dimensional scene from unobserved angles -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comBret Stetka
- First SpaceX Hyperloop Transit Pod Contender Unveiled [Video] 06/14/2018Competitors are racing to answer Elon Musk’s call to create a capsule that can carry commuters at the speed of sound. M.I.T. unveiled its entry on Friday -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comLarry Greenemeier
- Scientists Pinpoint Brain Region That May Be Center of Alcohol Addiction 06/21/2018
- Guardian Unlimited with link to PDF newspaper option
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- Foreign Affairs
- Foreign Policy as Social Work 01/01/1996The Bill Clinton administration's early foreign interventions sought to make U.S. foreign policy into a kind of social work. Its attempts failed.
- Ali Abdullah Saleh's Fatal Calculation 12/06/2017Former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh was more than just a leader practiced in the arts of political expedience. He represented the last historic link with the origins of the Yemeni Republic’s foundation and the last hope for its future.
- Nuclear Weapons After the Cold War 09/01/1991Although there remains a residual case for retention of minimal nuclear weapons inventories among the nuclear states, and although some states (Israel, Pakistan) face security threats which go to their very survival and thus make weapons of last resort worth acquiring, the vast majority of the world's nuclear weapons are militarily worthless, and should […]
- The Choice in Central America 09/01/1987The USA maintains that its aim is for a peaceful settlement in Nicaragua in a regional context that advances the prospects for democracy, protects the interests of the Contras and preserves US strategic interests. These goals involve a potentially long and difficult process. The accord concluded by the Central American Presidents in Aug 1987 by no means ensu […]
- Palestine's Role in the Solution of the Jewish Problem 01/01/1942ALMOST half the Jews in the world find themselves today under the Nazi heel. It is impossible to determine the rate at which their physical destruction is proceeding. Nor is it possible to visualize the condition in which the Jewish masses of Poland, Rumania, occupied Russia and even Hungary will be found when the pall of darkness is finally lifted from Nazi […]
- A Reckless Tax Plan 12/01/2017As the Republican tax bill lurches toward enactment, many of its major features remain in flux.
- Two Roosevelt Decisions: One Debit, One Credit 01/01/1951Editor's Note: This article will form part of a volume by Mr. Welles, entitled "Seven Decisions That Shaped History," to be published in the spring by Harper and Brothers, New York.
- Hitler's Reich 07/01/1933Writing in 1933, Hamilton Fish Armstrong describes the collapse of the Weimar Republic and Adolf Hitler's ascent to power.
- The Downfall of France 10/01/1940ON May 10 Hitler sent his troops into Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg. He chose the moment well. For although there had been repeated alarms of just such a German invasion, the British and French Governments were neither of them in a condition to react to the actual event instantly and in unison. In both countries there was a cabinet crisis. On April 9 Hitle […]
- Who Owns the Antarctic? 06/01/1984There are disturbing indications that a major international dispute may be about to emerge over an important but little known area of the world's surface: the Antarctic.
- Foreign Policy as Social Work 01/01/1996
- VuVox & Time Pictures of the Week
- Save pdf smaller size mac online 09/11/2017High image quality, bring your ideas to life save pdf smaller size mac online beautiful presentations. and instantly got the shrunken file! Although the default PDF presets are based on best practices, click here to review our site terms of use. To delete an Adobe PDF preset, though not in the classic sense. For viewing […]admin
- Save pdf smaller size mac online 09/11/2017
-
About the Editor
SharedEmergency is here for a number of reasons. First, the traditional media is failing the American public, and many stories and issues are ignored. Next, I discuss ideas and issues by also advancing potential solutions, so I am not just identifying a topic, but trying to constructively add to the voice of those seeking resolution of the problem. Third, I have ideas and like to write and broadcast in the "new media." Lastly, but most importantly, this blog is devoted to my son and his children, who I hope will inherit a better world.- Unknown Feed
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
Advertisements
