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Improving student success through social belonging

Phys.org 

A massive, Stanford-led study has found that a brief exercise addressing common concerns about belonging in college increased first-year completion rates on students' local campus, especially for students in racial-ethnic and social-class groups that were less likely historically to complete the first year at that school.

Sons of 'El Chapo' deny U.S. fentanyl indictment allegations

The Washington Times 

Sons of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman have denied accusations made by U.S. prosecutors last month, saying in a letter that they have no involvement in the production and trafficking of the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl.

Chemical signal protects migratory locusts from cannibalism

Phys.org 

Huge swarms of migratory locusts take on the proportions of natural disasters and threaten the food supply of millions of people, especially in Africa and Asia. As the eighth of the ten biblical plagues, the Book of Moses in the Old Testament already describes how swarms of locusts darkened the sky and ate up everything that grew in the fields and on the trees.

Study presents new clues about the rise of Earth's continents

Phys.org 

Continents are part of what makes Earth uniquely habitable for life among the planets of the solar system, yet surprisingly little is understood about what gave rise to these huge pieces of the planet's crust and their special properties.

Converging ocean currents bring floating life and garbage together

Phys.org 

The North Pacific "Garbage Patch" is home to an abundance of floating sea creatures, as well as the plastic waste it has become famous for, according to a study by Rebecca Helm from Georgetown University, U.S., and colleagues. The paper is published in the open access journal PLOS Biology.

Gutless marine worms on a Mediterranean diet: Animals can synthesize phytosterols

Phys.org 

Cholesterol and phytosterol are sterols, fatty compounds essential for many biological processes such as the functioning of cell membranes. Up to now, it has been assumed that phytosterols are characteristic for plants, and cholesterol for animals, and that only plants can make phytosterols, while animals typically make cholesterol.



How Data Analytics Can Accelerate Your Business Decisions

Read/Write Web 

“Better Performance” is the best-informed priority of every organization; however, it will mean different things to different companies. Some organizations might prioritize improving productivity, while others quality of outcomes, speed to market, increasing revenue, and many more. Easy fixes are unlikely as hard constraints on funds and time persist in the real world. The impact […]

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Scientists revive Stone Age molecules

Phys.org 

Breakthroughs in ancient genome reconstruction and biotechnology are now revealing the rich molecular secrets of Paleolithic microorganisms. In a new study published in Science, a transdisciplinary team of researchers led by the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, and Harvard University reconstructed bacterial genomes of previously unknown bacteria dating to the Pleistocene. Using their genetic blueprints, they... Читать дальше...

What’s the Point: Flat Colas

Razzball 

Another week, another promising prospect banished to AAA. Unlike Jordan Walker who should really still be in the show (please bring him back) Oscar Colas really hasn't looked like he belongs in the big leagues so far. I was a big fan of his potential as a fourth or fifth outfielder because I thought he would start smashing the ball, and he did not. His demotion should be far from a back breaking blow but it is saddening nonetheless. He still has tremendous upside so you pretty much have to hold him in dynasty but for redraft... Читать дальше...

Microsoft axes Bing wait list, giving users free access to GPT-4 - Cointelegraph

Google.com 

  1. Microsoft axes Bing wait list, giving users free access to GPT-4  Cointelegraph
  2. Announcing the next wave of AI innovation with Microsoft Bing and Edge - The Official Microsoft Blog  Microsoft
  3. Microsoft barrels ahead with AI plans, opens up Bing Chat preview to everyone  Ars Technica
  4. I tried the new Microsoft Bing AI, and it wants to be the future of everything  Fast Company
  5. Microsoft's Bing AI with GPT-4 goes free with 9 new features  BGR
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City Fresh Store and Restaurant / Spacy Architecture

Archdaily.com 

Nestled within Pridi Banomyong neighborhood, City Fresh was a regular row house that has been transformed into a space that welcomes fruit lovers. The venue is somewhat of a destination in which groups of people with common interests can gather, exchange, and share. Space on the first level has been prepared for brief and small meetings. There are temporary seatings with a wide variety of curated fruits and fresh home-grown salads to choose from. House of Fruits incorporates different low-key... Читать дальше...

Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads to One Side?

Discovermagazine.com 

The endearing behavior is well-known, but few researchers have investigated the reasons why dogs tilt their heads. A recent study offers some clues.

Neanderthal bacteria brought back to life for first time - The Telegraph

Sports - Google News (uk) 

  1. Neanderthal bacteria brought back to life for first time  The Telegraph
  2. Reconstructing ancient bacterial genomes can revive previously unknown molecules – offering a potential source for new antibiotics  The Conversation Indonesia
  3. Ancient bacteria genome reconstructed from Neanderthal tooth gunk  New Scientist
  4. In Breakthrough, Scientists Resurrect Prehistoric Molecules in Search of Modern Medicine  VICE
  5. 'Lost' microbial genes found in dental plaque of ancient... Читать дальше...

Holmen Area Historical Society to premiere documentary on war wives

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

The Holmen Area Historical Society and the La Crosse County Library are honored to present the Wisconsin premier of the documentary, "I Married the War: Wives of Combat Veterans Tell Their Story" (Syringa Cinema, LLC, 2021). Produced by Betty Rodgers…





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