Antibiotics are a medical marvel that has saved millions of lives around the world, but they must be properly and safely prescribed for humans and animals to ensure that they remain effective in treating diseases and illnesses. During Antibiotic Awareness Week and every week, I urge families and medical professionals to familiarize themselves with the consequences of … [Read more...] about Presidential Message on Antibiotic Awareness Week, 2019
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Fermilab launches new institute for quantum science
Laboratory to use particle physics expertise to kickstart quantum technology for computing, sensors, simulations and communication The nation’s premier particle physics laboratory has become a major player in the rapidly expanding field of quantum science and technology. Today the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory announced the launch of the … [Read more...] about Fermilab launches new institute for quantum science
Norton Introduces Resolution Condemning Voter Suppression Laws, Lack of Voting Rights for D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a House resolution today condemning restrictive state voting laws across the country that unconstitutionally deny voting rights to people of color, the elderly, and low-income residents. Particularly, Norton criticized the Supreme Court's 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder, which struck down … [Read more...] about Norton Introduces Resolution Condemning Voter Suppression Laws, Lack of Voting Rights for D.C.
Can ethics be taught? New research from MIT Sloan and Notre Dame offers first large sample evidence on how ethics training affects behavior and employment decisions in the financial sector
Can ethics be taught? Evidence points towards yes, according to new research that offers the first large sample study on how rules and ethics training affects behavior and employment decisions in the financial sector. The authors are Andrew G. Sutherland, Associate Professor of Accounting at the MIT Sloan School of Management; Zach Kowaleski, Assistant Professor of Accounting … [Read more...] about Can ethics be taught? New research from MIT Sloan and Notre Dame offers first large sample evidence on how ethics training affects behavior and employment decisions in the financial sector
Social Media: What photo editing tool is better for Instagram photo editing, Lightroom or Snapseed?
Lightroom is generally much more powerful editing tool than Snapseed. Lightroom requires paid subscription from Adobe while Snapseed is free. Lightroom is a tool used by vast majority of photographer’s community both professional and amateur, available both in mobile and desktop versions. Snapseed is a Google-owned quick-fix mobile app. Considering that Instagram photos are … [Read more...] about Social Media: What photo editing tool is better for Instagram photo editing, Lightroom or Snapseed?
Cambridge Quantum Computing kündigt neue Version des aktualisierten Software-Stacks t|ket⟩™ an
t|ket ⟩ bietet wichtige Werkzeuge zur Maximierung der Leistung von Quantencomputern in der NISQ-Ära CAMBRIDGE, England, 18. November 2019 /Technologies/ -- Cambridge Quantum Computing ("CQC") gab heute die Veröffentlichung von pytket 0.4 bekannt - ein wichtiges Upgrade der Python-Version ihres bereits besten Software-Stacks und Quanten-Compiler-Frameworks t|ket⟩. t|ket⟩ von … [Read more...] about Cambridge Quantum Computing kündigt neue Version des aktualisierten Software-Stacks t|ket⟩™ an
Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Protests in Iran
The United States supports the Iranian people in their peaceful protests against the regime that is supposed to lead them. We condemn the lethal force and severe communications restrictions used against demonstrators. Tehran has fanatically pursued nuclear weapons and missile programs, and supported terrorism, turning a proud nation into another cautionary tale of what … [Read more...] about Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Protests in Iran
President Donald J. Trump to Award the National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal
On November 21, 2019, President Donald J. Trump will award the National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal to the following individuals and organizations: National Medal of Arts: Allison Krauss for making extraordinary contributions to American music. Blending bluegrass, folk, gospel, and country into a unique style, she has entertained and enriched the souls of … [Read more...] about President Donald J. Trump to Award the National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal
Press Conference for China Sports Culture Expo & China Sports Tourism Expo 2019 Held in Guangzhou
On November 15, the press conference for the China Sports Culture Expo & China Sports Tourism Expo 2019 (hereinafter "CSCTE") was held at Guangzhou News Center. Guests including Huang Jin, Deputy Director of the Sports Culture Development Center of General Administration of Sport of China, Zhang Jianhua, Deputy Secretary General of the Guangzhou Municipal People's Government, … [Read more...] about Press Conference for China Sports Culture Expo & China Sports Tourism Expo 2019 Held in Guangzhou
Prospects of Smart Cities: Digital Determines Future
Since 2013 when China set up the first batch of pilot smart cities, in the past six years, there are more than 700 cities applying for the construction of or under construction of smart city in China, which has become the country with the largest number and the fastest growth of smart cities in the world. Especially in 2019, which is called the first year of 5G … [Read more...] about Prospects of Smart Cities: Digital Determines Future