new Probatech has already established itself as a significant player in the industry, having facilitated hundreds of connections, influenced the R&D strategies of numerous companies, and assisted in securing funding. While most of their clients are based in Europe, their influence extends across various global regions, including the US, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Looking forward, Probatech is set to expand its footprint in the United States. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the biotech community, irrespective of their location, can leverage the opportunities arising from the science ongoing in smaller hubs all over the globe. This vision underscores Eyram's commitment to democratizing access to resources and connections in the biotech ecosystem, making it more inclusive and efficient. "Our vision is to impact the entire industry so that there are better medicines available for all."... — Science Times, 15h ago

new Amphion believes that the beauty of passive speaker crossovers lies in their simplicity, which helps to maintain a high level of audio resolution. The One25A follows this design philosophy, but as an active speaker it is radically different. The design could be described as a line-level passive crossover, which is buffered with ultra-clean FET buffers. This gives the One25A the best of both worlds. The design also utilizes Amphion’s overload protection circuitry that’s kept separate from the audio signal path and it remains inactive until limiting is needed to ensure maximum resolution and safe user operation. Instead of placing the amplifiers and power supply inside the monitor, where they are negatively affected by physical vibration and magnetic forces of drivers, the electronic components are located on the exterior of the speaker and are well isolated from the enclosure to improve performance and allow for long life, easy serviceability and soffit mounting if desired. For room tuning and soffit mounting applications, Amphion has designed a proprietary 8-step low frequency adjustment boundary control (+/-7dB) allowing fine tuning the bass response when placing the One25A near boundaries. The adjustment is a smooth shelf-type curve mostly operating at frequencies below 150 Hz. The overall result offers an innovative, controlled monitor with speed, dynamics and emotional transfer users rely on from Amphion. — Mixonline, 19h ago

new For his part, Rob Thornton, President and CEO of the International District Energy Association (IDEA), expressed the Association’s pride in maintaining close collaboration with Empower, particularly in playing an active role at this prestigious global event, the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28). He explained that the COP brings together world leaders from nearly 200 nations to collaborate on the urgent challenges of climate change. Hosting the COP allows the United Arab Emirates to seize a unique historical opportunity to achieve tangible progress in climate action and build a better future for all in collaboration with nations worldwide. UAE is a world leader in the deployment of district cooling systems for enhanced efficiency, resilience and emissions reduction. He pointed out that IDEA looks forward to continuing its work towards a fundamental transformation of the cooling sector through strong collaboration and meaningful partnerships and supporting the UAE in fulfilling its ambitious environmental agenda during and after the event. — mid-east.info, 1d ago

new The Skin Lightener Market size is expected to grow at an annual average of CAGR 4% during the forecast period (2023-2029). Skincare is an essential part of personal care in the modern world. Increasing awareness and knowledge about such products have recently increased demand. The niche segment of skin-lightening products has grown significantly compared to other segments. Skin brightening products aim to reduce the melanin content in the body, which is the prime driver of skin darkening. Skin-lightening products can be used to lighten the entire face of the skin or to lighten dark spots that may have appeared due to acne marks or hyperpigmentation. Skin-lightening products are used to reduce dark pigmentation that is left after a cut, nick, or wound. Glutathione is injected into the face or skin and is the most known and asked-for ingredient for skin lightening. It can be injected directly into the skin through injections. Hydroquinone is a potent ingredient used in skin-lightening products as it effectively reduces melanocytes. Similarly, Vitamin C is also used in skin-lightening products. Vitamin C has been quite popular in the past few years as an active ingredient to brighten and lighten skin. Vitamin C is also known to effectively reduce melanin synthesis in skin cells. Furthermore, glycolic acid and kojic acid are known to lighten skin effectively. These products are available in various sizes, textures, forms and packaging. They are found in the form of creams, serums, lotions etc. — openPR.com, 1d ago

new The incorporation of digitalization in shipping agency services has improved operational efficiency. Automation is a crucial component of this transformation, enabling routine tasks to be executed seamlessly by technological systems. Automating processes, from cargo handling to documentation, serves as a valuable tool in enhancing efficiency. Automated systems significantly reduce manual errors, improving the accuracy of operations and speeding up task completion. The time savings resulting from automation translate into lower operational costs, providing a dual advantage of increased productivity and improved cost-effectiveness within the industry. As precision and speed are key to success in this field, efficiency and automation are essential components in shipping operations, paving the way for streamlined processes and increased productivity in the industry's future. — siliconindia.com, 1d ago

new Researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Google DeepMind have published two papers in Nature demonstrating the potential of our AI predictions for autonomous material synthesis. The study shows a finding of 2.2 million more crystals, the same as approximately 800 years’ worth of information. Their new deep learning tool, Graph Networks for Materials Exploration (GNoME), predicts the stability of novel materials, greatly improving the speed and efficiency of discovery. GNoME exemplifies the promise of AI in the large-scale discovery and development of novel materials. Separate yet contemporaneous efforts by scientists in different laboratories across the globe have produced 736 of these novel structures. — MarkTechPost, 1d ago

new ...deTour 2023 is presented by PMQ and sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This 10-day grand design festival will present various programmes for the art and design communities both in and outside Hong Kong. These programmes include creative installations and exhibitions, workshops, design dialogues, movie screenings, guided tours, and many more. 10 years of deTour at PMQ Started in 2014, PMQ's deTour celebrates the 10th anniversary this year. A unique theme has been assigned to each edition of deTour to explore how design could solve social problems and improve our lives. To commemorate this journey, a 10-year retrospect exhibition will be featured in this year's deign festival to look back on the highlighted exhibits and behind-the-scenes of the past decade of PMQ's deTour. This part of the exhibition will be held during the same period as deTour 2023 Design Festival at PMQ and admission is free, as everyone is invited to witness the road to success of deTour, as the contribution of PMQ and deTour in pushing forward the development of the local design industry. The theme of deTour 2023 – "New Know How" – the Interweaving of "Craft", "Design" and "Technology" Working around "New Know How" as the theme, deTour 2023 aims to pave the road to craft design future which takes off with appreciation of traditional craftsmanship. When working, craftsmen are laser focused, highly precise and people oriented, and these qualities are collectively deemed as the "spirit of craftsmanship", which are also regarded as "Know How". Curators of deTour 2023 stated that "this valuable artisanship ought to be applied to different industries. It, together with design thinking and advanced technology, will help take each industry to a new level. By achieving this, problems can be solved more effectively, and through analysing obstacles from a new angle and perhaps trying solutions with new materials and techniques, new creations that are more thoughtful might be possible – this is what we meant by 'New Know How'." Through this design festival, curators hope to bring the industries to re-appreciate traditional crafts from a new angle and make good use of "New Know How" in different sectors. Three Exhibition Areas with 20 International and Local Works The exhibition of deTour 2023 Design Festival is divided into three parts: International Collaboration, Feature Exhibitions and Selected Entries, which are curated under the five specific directions of New Value, Storytelling, Craft Enhancement, Innovation and Heritage. Scattered all over the PMQ premises, 20 design works from the Nethelands, Japan and local designers are open to the public for free appreciation. . In addition, over the 10 days of the design festival, there will be a fruitful programme of a total of 40 workshops, 12 design dialogues and sessions of documentary screening of "Food and Design". International Collaboration: Craft by Nature by Biobased Creations (The Netherlands) deTour 2023's International Collaboration has invited Biobased Creations from the Netherlands, which is a creative studio formed by a group of designers, researchers and artists who aim to encourage the use of biomaterials - also known as renewable eco resources - in daily lives, so as to evolve our world into a regenerative and circular one. Biobased Creations presents Craft by Nature which is an exhibit specially designed for deTour 2023. Shaped like a house, the exhibit allows visitors to find multiple designs made from biobased materials such as furniture, clothes, shoes and socks, and household items. All of these designs are eco-friendly, light in weight and with a minimalistic design, created by designers from Hong Kong and the Netherlands. Outside the house in the garden, visitors can see the "originals" of the materials used in the designs, including common reed, silvergrass and shells, something that we are familiar with. Other than that, Biobased Creations will also display 40 biomaterials that can be applied in architecture and heat insulation, and visitors are welcome to hold and feel these materials and scan the QR code to instantly learn how these biomaterials are made. Craft by Nature is an innovative installation demonstrating how materials that are ignored or abandoned can be transformed into chic designs, and this allows us to rethink our relationship with the nature and invites us to take one more step forward to make our world better. Feature Exhibitions: Exploring traditional crafts with a fresh eye... — SME Business Daily Media, 1d ago

new ...‘’Now is the time to act. We have long passed the time to promise and plan. The issues before us are simply too critical at this stage. Barbados is committed to playing a leading role in urging concrete deliverables on climate and climate financing. We are here with the BESS Consortium today because we support their efforts to improve access to battery energy storage systems as part of the energy transition in countries like ours. BESS brings together partners spanning development, technology, and finance, to improve access to technology, finance, research, and innovation. Bringing these things together Is important in creating the ecosystem necessary for the energy transition.’’... — The Rockefeller Foundation, 2d ago

new Consumers are opting for precautionary measures with rise in awareness about infections and diseases. They have become more health-conscious and companies are using various marketing strategies to increase consumer confidence and strengthen brand relations. These brands use different strategies to build positive perception through the use of labels and special logos on their packaging to gain recognition and make people aware of the immune health benefits which their unique products offer. Chr. Hansen uses Lactobacillus rhamnosus, LGG, which is a probiotic strain, used by companies for marketing and brand recognition as logo on their packaging. These strategies help in building consumer trust. — Allied Market Research, 2d ago

new Manufacturers are changing their product branding and advertising strategies to accelerate their sales across various countries. Innovative strategies such as new product launches with natural ingredients and appealing packaging have been adopted by manufacturing companies to increase sales of their cosmetics products. As cosmetics have become an integral part of individuals’ lives, consumers, especially women, prefer to use cosmetics products, which are handy and easy to use while traveling or attending social meetings. Moreover, the use of natural ingredients for manufacturing cosmetics products, which do not have any adverse effect on the skin, is a popular strategy of manufacturers to attract more customers. This also helps in increasing the revenue of companies operating in this industry. All strategies adopted by manufacturers drive the global market. However, chemicals used in the manufacturing of cosmetic products can harm an individual’s skin or other parts of the body. However, the application of cosmetic products on a daily basis could be dangerous for the skin. Chemicals used as ingredients in cosmetic products can have many adverse side effects on the skin. Long-term and extensive use of chemical-rich shampoos, serums, and conditioners leads to heavy hair fall problems. Moreover, extensive use of color cosmetic products for eyes and lips can also cause skin diseases and consequential health hazards. Therefore, an increase in awareness of probable side effects of cosmetics and skin concerns among customers is an important factor that limits the growth of the market. — Allied Market Research, 2d ago

new INFRASTRUCTURE opportunities centered on increasing access to composting/food scrap hauling services. Increasing the number of free drop off locations located at farmers markets, gardens, churches, public parks, and schools was mentioned numerous times possibly indicating a belief that this might be the easiest or quickest approach to the adoption of composting if “ drop-off sites [were] in every neighborhood .” More gardens could also host on-site community composting if they had money available to pay stewards. Increasing municipal collection ( "Bins for All!") and community composting efforts and expanding options for home composting and for renters were all mentioned as options to increase access as was the development of a compost (service) directory. Regardless of how access to composting services was increased it should be affordable as “[you] shouldn't have to pay to do right thing.” Opportunities to utilize more appropriate technology abound including using AI for sorting to reduce contamination, developing rat-proof bins (for collection and home composting), using biodigesters, and perhaps creating a new type of facility to handle (plastic-based) ‘compostable’ (biodegradable) serve-ware. To support the development of infrastructure opportunities incentives such as "raising landfill tipping fees [or creating a] methane tax on private LF owners" and funding such as the "potential to pursue Federal funding to pilot creative programs" are critical. Increasing collaboration and coordination is also an opportunity to develop infrastructure with at least one participant wondering, “ Where is regional planning org? (e.g. CMAP)” and now is the time to increase collaboration because "passion exists among food producers in the region who need soil!!" Rather than looking to individual households for new sources of materials to make compost, restaurants, breweries, and landscapers and other large food waste generators could be better engaged and plugged in to composting perhaps driving or at least raising awareness of the issue for individual households. Attendees also mentioned as opportunities new places to process and acquire compost or new ways to handle food waste that included empty warehouses and factories, vacant lots, big box stores offering pickup of compost and drop off of scraps and sending food waste from large institutions to hog farms 4 . A list of comments on Opportunities in Infrastructure are displayed in Table 8, Appendix 1. POLICY opportunities included creating mandates for large generators (such as grocery stores, food processors, schools and universities) to compost and for public projects (roads, landscaping, buildings) to use finished compost. These two policy changes have the power to directly increase demand and may work to create a consistent end market for finished compost. There may exist a scalar mismatch in the region for compost— demand by individual consumers may be too small to justify the amount of effort it takes to create the compost so there needs to be "more emphasis on getting more finished compost to market." Other opportunities to increase demand for the finished product and access to services include passing Right to Compost legislation “so that building managers and landlords don't stand in the way" of their residents using compost pick up services; instituting bans and creating incentives and/or disincentives such as increasing landfill tipping fees ; and incentivizing compost usage by farmers and public works. Creating consistent, stable, and expanded end markets for finished compost and the support for processing infrastructure is extremely important when implementing policies that would increase the amount of feedstock available to create compost. Policy opportunities that did not require a large lift included creating new or expanding existing programs as "many municipalities already accept leaves & lawn clippings. Expanding to collecting food waste scraps is low- hanging fruit" and ensuring that funding is sufficient especially for creating technical assistance positions to support compost collection and processing. Also identified as an opportunity is to increase regional coordination... — extension.org, 2d ago

new Approximately 20,000 crystals, experimentally catalogued in the ICSD database, have been verified as computationally stable. This number has been augmented to 48,000 stable crystals through the application of computational methods, utilising resources such as the Materials Project, the Open Quantum Materials Database, and the WBM database. The AI tool GNoME represents a significant leap in this field, expanding the total number of known stable materials to an impressive 421,000. This advancement marks a considerable increase in the range of materials available for technological development and research, showcasing the profound impact of computational approaches in material science. — electronicspecifier.com, 2d ago

new Ekin Dogus Cubuk, the leader of Google DeepMind's materials discovery team, highlights this venture as a significant leap in utilizing AI for scientific discovery. The research, published in Nature, showcases the AI system's capability to ideate and synthesize new materials autonomously. The AI tool, termed GNoME (graph networks for materials exploration), trained on extensive data from the Materials Project and related databases, has expanded the horizons of material science by proposing 2.2 million potential compounds and ultimately identifying 381,000 new inorganic materials. — blockchain.news, 2d ago

new Francesco La Camera, Director-General at IRENA, said, “Keeping the 1.5°C target alive requires all hands on deck. IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook calls for radical action to overcome the deeply entrenched barriers across grid and physical infrastructure, legal and policies, institutional capacity and skilled workforce stemming from the systems and structures created for the fossil-fuel era. Hard-to-decarbonise industry sectors require a range of solutions to become aligned with the 1.5°C target. Through our global membership, we at IRENA will contribute to the ITA goals by leveraging international collaboration in technology transfer and investments prioritizing the industrial decarbonisation in developing countries.”... — World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), 2d ago

new He submitted that “To fast-track economic development and wealth creation for the country, government needs to pay deliberate attention to the Fintech Sector. One of the most important things that need to be done immediately to propel credit in Nigeria, is the establishment of a more elaborate consequence framework for credit default. There will be more credit flowing to the real sector and growing businesses, once the financial sector players believe that there is a high likelihood that loans provided will be returned. This will be possible when borrowers know that defaulting on one’s debt would have a negative impact on the ability to access other goods and services. We also need more policies that are created via consultations with various stakeholders to create lasting and sustainable solutions for the credit space.”... — The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News, 2d ago

new In his assessment of ICT deployment in Nigeria, he explained that the deployment of ICT in both public and private enterprises has made significant strides, but challenges persist. “Public institutions have made efforts to embrace technology for improved service delivery, but there is still a need for further integration and digital transformation. In the private sector, larger enterprises tend to have more advanced ICT systems, while smaller businesses may face barriers to adoption due to factors such as cost and awareness. Collaborative efforts between the government and private sector, along with initiatives to bridge the digital divide, will be essential for maximizing the benefits of ICT across the board”, he added. — The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News, 2d ago

new KAREN HAO: I wanna start by unpacking the word "safety" first. And I know we've sort of been talking about a lot of different words with squishy definitions, but safety is another one of those where AI safety as OpenAI defines it, is kind of different from what we would typically think around like engineering safety. You know, there, there have been other disciplines, you know, like when we talk about a bridge being safe, it means that it holds up and it works and it resists kind of collapsing under the weight of a normal volume of traffic or even like a massive volume of traffic. With AI safety, the brand of OpenAI's AI safety, they- it is more related to this, this kind of extreme risk they have. Again, they have started adopting more of this like also focusing on current harms like discrimination, but it is primarily focused on these extreme risks. So the question I guess to to kind of reiterate is sort of like will OpenAI continue to focus on research that is very heavily indexed on extreme risks? I think so, but how are they going to change the structure to make sure that these ideological clashes don't happen again? I don't actually think that's possible, and I also think that part of what we learned from this weekend is that we shouldn't actually be waiting for OpenAI to do something about this. There will always be ideological struggles again because of this fundamental problem that we have, which is that no one knows what AGI is, no one agrees with what it is. It's all a projection of your own ideology, your own beliefs and the AI research talent pool and the broader Silicon Valley talent pool of engineers, product managers, all of those people are also ideologically split on these kind of techno-optimist versus existential-risk divides. So the, even if you try to restructure or rehire or shuffle things around, you're always going to kind of get an encapsulation of this full range of ideological beliefs within the company, and you're going to end up with these battles because of disagreements around what is actually- what are we actually working on and how do we actually get there. So I personally think that one of the biggest lessons to take away is for policymakers and for other members of the general public and consumers to recognize that this company and this technology is very much made by people. It's very much the product of conscious decisions and, and an imprint of very specific ideologies. And if we actually want to facilitate a better future with better AI technologies and AI technologies that are also applied in better ways, and it's actually up to much more than OpenAI it's up to policymakers to regulate the company, it's up to consumers to make decisions that kind of financially pressure the company to continue moving towards directions that we collectively as a society believe are more appropriate. And ultimately what this boils down to is I think like AI is such an important technology and so consequential for everyone that it needs to have more democratic processes around its development and its governance. We can't really rely on a company or a board that is, you know, tiny to represent the interests of all of humanity. — Big Think, 2d ago

new Antibody-coupled T-cell receptor (ACTR) therapy is an emerging cancer immunotherapy that utilizes genetically engineered T cells to recognize and attack tumour cells. Some blood cancers are among the most common ones treated with this therapy, and it is also being investigated for potential utility in treating other malignancies. Millions of CAR-T cells are injected into patients after extensive cultivation in a controlled environment. Initial clinical trials for ACTR therapy have demonstrated encouraging outcomes in treating specific malignancies. Its efficacy is one of the main reasons why its market is growing. The medical community is more optimistic due to these encouraging findings, and patients with otherwise dismal prognoses have reason to be hopeful. Market expansion is being driven by the possibility of ACTR therapy to enhance outcomes and quality of life. This has attracted much interest and investment, making it a leading contender in the cancer treatment landscape. The advancement and widespread adoption of ACTR therapy is also greatly helped by the joint efforts of pharmaceutical corporations, biotech firms, and research institutions. These collaborations may hasten the creation and improvement of ACTR technologies by combining forces in terms of resources, knowledge, and research capacities. The regulatory process is accelerated, and the mechanisms of ACTR are better understood through this collaborative effort, ultimately leading to more accessible and effective medicines.Request for Sample Pages: https://www.insightaceanalytic.com/request-sample/2243List Of Prominent Players In The Antibody Coupled T-Receptor Therapy Market:... — openPR.com, 2d ago

new She maintained that “NEWS Engineering Limited has made significant contributions to the industry and the nation’s economy through a range of innovative approaches. Some of these include: Renewable Energy Integration: NEWS Engineering has been at the forefront of renewable energy integration in Nigeria. The company has spearheaded projects involving solarpower generation. These initiatives not only contribute to a more sustainable and reliable energy supply but also align with global efforts to combat climate change. — The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News, 2d ago

new Given the complexity of the water problem especially in countries like India with diverse landscapes and socio-economic conditions, this is not going to be easy. Identifying performance metrics and targets becomes the first step to enable businesses to take steps tailored to each region’s unique context. Multi-stakeholder collaborations then become an important tool to not just identify problem areas but also implement effective solutions. It allows for local knowledge, capabilities and innovative financing mechanisms to converge. — Eco-Business, 2d ago