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Taiwan Blocks Grab Acquisition of Delivery Hero Business Over Competition Concerns
Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission said the harm of the proposed deal to the island’s food-delivery industry outweighed its overall economic benefits.
College football mega boosters used to fund buildings. Now they buy QBs. What’s the payoff?
“It's absolutely a non-sustainable business model," said SMU booster Bill Armstrong. "But nobody can control themselves."
Swiss group agrees $390 million deal for medicines business with operations in North Africa
DKSH agrees to acquire NewBridge Pharmaceuticals in a $390 million deal, gaining a medicines platform with an established North African presence
Business Strategy: Re-Centering Ethics as Pharma's Competitive Advantage
By Dirk Brinckman Chief Compliance Officer, Johnson & Johnson Chair, IFPMA Ethics and Business Integrity Committee Chair, IFPMA Chief Ethics and Compliance Officers Roundtable Today is Global Ethics Day and this year’s theme is “Re-centering Ethics”. At a time when organizations face competing pressures and unprecedented change this theme serves as a call to intentionally...
Partners, not family: How 3 college buddies built dairy business
Austin Copenhaver and his partners turned a shared dream into three dairy operations, and a model for the next generation of farmers.
How Small Pharmacy Expansion Will Impact CVS Health (CVS) Investors
CVS Health has been rolling out smaller pharmacy focused stores, expanding MinuteClinic sites and raising its 2026 revenue and earnings outlook, alongside new efforts in benefit transparency and women’s midlife health research. The push into underserved neighborhoods with compact pharmacies and clinics points to a tighter focus on access, operating efficiency and aligning physical sites with where prescription demand actually shows up. This article examines how CVS Health’s investment...
The pumpkin concierge business creates a new revenue stream for farmers
A new fall trend is creating an additional revenue stream for pumpkin farmers.
The pumpkin concierge business creates a new revenue stream for farmers
A new fall trend is creating an additional revenue stream for pumpkin farmers.
Popular supplement combinations may carry unexpected risks, health expert warns
Clinical pharmacist Jim LaValle discusses why taking excessive amounts of vitamins and minerals can pose health risks, and how identifying nutritional deficiencies can help guide safer supplementation.
New Richland Lab Could Transform How Scientists Study Microbes and Boost Regional Jobs
The BriefGroundbreaking held Tuesday: PNNL officially began construction on the M2PC lab, a 30,800-square-foot facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science that will study soil microbes to improve crop productivity and develop new biotechnology applications. The facility will be open to researchers from around the nation and the world.Research timelines could shrink dramatically: The facility's automation and AI capabilities could reduce experiments that currently take six months to just 72 hours, allowing scientists to explore more possibilities faster than ever before.New jobs coming to the Tri-Cities: The project is expected to create positions for automation engineers, AI experts, roboticists, technicians, and skilled craftspeople, with the facility opening in 2029.RICHLAND, Wash. — Pacific Northwest National Laboratory broke ground Tuesday on a first-of-its-kind facility that could accelerate scientific discoveries about the microscopic organisms living in soil—organisms that may hold the key to growing more food and developing new energy technologies.The Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability, or M2PC, represents a significant investment in automation and artificial intelligence to speed up research that traditionally takes years to complete. The 30,800-square-foot facility will house more than 100 connected automated instruments designed to study microbes at a pace and scale never before possible.Reshaping Agriculture's FutureThe M2PC facility will not put a new tool directly into a farmer's hands tomorrow morning, but it is actively reshaping the commercial pipeline to solve agriculture's biggest headache with biologicals: inconsistent field performance. For years, PNNL researchers have explored how microbes work and how they might help produce useful materials, advance energy technologies, and address challenges involving critical materials and minerals. But those experiments have been limited by what researchers could accomplish by hand."They can be used to provide nutrients to a plant so that the plant would grow more. So, like increasing your crop productivity, for example," said Douglas Mans, PNNL's Associate Laboratory Director for Integrated Discovery Sciences.PNNL's own research shows soil microbes can help plants access nutrients and withstand drought—benefits that could prove crucial as farmers face growing environmental pressures. The M2PC facility will allow scientists to identify and optimize useful microbes faster than ever before, accelerating the development of biological solutions that actually work consistently in the field.What Makes M2PC UniqueThe Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability differs from traditional research labs because it operates as a first-of-its-kind, AI-enabled autonomous laboratory designed to shrink experimental timelines from years down to months or weeks. The M2PC lab will connect more than 100 automated instruments to grow microbes, prepare samples, measure their behavior, and link observations to the molecular processes behind them. Artificial intelligence will help analyze results and guide the next experiments, allowing scientists to explore more questions faster.Deb Gracio, PNNL Director, emphasized the transformative potential during Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremony: "Research that has taken years will become possible in months and hopefully in weeks."That acceleration is already being demonstrated. PNNL's smaller automated lab, called the Anaerobic Microbial Phenotyping Platform or AMP2, completed three experimental cycles in just 72 hours—a process that normally would have taken about six months."That normally would have taken us about six months … and we were able to do that in 72 hours," Mans said.The AMP2 laboratory is not being closed or replaced. Instead, the current 1,800-square-foot laboratory serves as an active prototype and precursor for the much larger M2PC facility. AMP2 will continue operating as a separate lab designed to run anaerobic experiments—those conducted in the absence of oxygen—while M2PC will focus on aerobic research.Broader Applications Beyond AgricultureWhile improving crop productivity is one important application, the M2PC facility is designed to support research into multiple areas critical to national priorities. The lab will advance research into biofuels, manufacturing materials, and energy technologies. It will also help researchers understand how microbes respond to environmental changes and how to design biological systems for biotechnology applications.As a flagship component of the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, M2PC represents a significant investment in using artificial intelligence and automation to accelerate U.S. scientific discovery. Dorothy Koch, Associate Director of the DOE Office of Science Biological and Environmental Research program, highlighted the facility's importance during the groundbreaking."M2PC will accelerate biological discovery and design," Koch said, noting that the facility is expected to conduct a minimum of 500 strain experiments per week, 100 microbiome experiments per week, and take a million measurements per month.Economic Opportunity for the RegionBeyond the scientific breakthroughs, the M2PC project represents significant economic opportunity for the Tri-Cities region. The facility will require hiring automation engineers, AI experts, technicians skilled in operating robotics, and specialized craftspeople to build and maintain the sophisticated equipment."We're anticipating that type of hiring," Mans said when asked about job creation.PNNL has already begun recruiting talent nationally and internationally for positions related to the smaller AMP2 lab, bringing automation engineers from cities like Boston and San Francisco to work in the region. The M2PC facility is expected to accelerate that trend."This capability won't really exist anywhere else in the world," Mans said, suggesting the facility could become a draw for scientific talent seeking to work on cutting-edge biotechnology research.Timeline and Next StepsThe M2PC facility is expected to open in 2029. Between now and then, construction crews will level and prepare the ground, while the building takes shape. Simultaneously, Ginkgo Bio Works, the automation contractor, will build the facility's automation components off-site so they can be installed as the building is completed.In the interim, PNNL researchers and the broader scientific community will begin planning the first experiments to be conducted in the facility, ensuring research is lined up and ready to begin as soon as the doors open.The groundbreaking ceremony included representatives from the Department of Energy, PNNL leadership, and elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels, underscoring the project's significance to the region and the nation's biotechnology future. 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Why businesses have more at stake in food safety than you think
Who is responsible for keeping food safe? Fresno farmer Paul Betancourt weighs business reputation against government oversight. Read his perspective.
Hackensack Meridian Health signs definitive agreement to acquire Hunterdon Health, commits $230M
Hackensack Meridian Health has signed a definitive agreement to pick up Central New Jersey’s Hunterdon Health, a $230 million deal that would grow the state’s largest health system to 19 total hosp | The announcement did not outline a potential timeline for the merger, which would add a nineteenth hospital to New Jersey's largest health system.
USA TODAY Entertainment reporter Anna Kaufman goes behing the scenes at "Dancing with the Stars" to train with professional dancer Brandon Armstrong.
USA TODAY Entertainment reporter Anna Kaufman goes behing the scenes at "Dancing with the Stars" to train with professional dancer Brandon Armstrong.
Edinburg Veterans Day Parade Entry Deadline is Oct. 29th
The City of Edinburg is proud to announce the upcoming Veterans Day Parade, honoring past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The parade will take place along Closner Boulevard—affectionately known as the "Boulevard of Heroes"—on Saturday, November 7, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m.
NC State’s Agroecology Education Farm: Where Agriculture, Ecology and People Connect
Walking through rows of leafy greens, ripe, red tomatoes or rich-smelling rosemary at the Agroecology Education Farm, it’s easy to feel more connected to where your food comes from. And with a mission rooted in community outreach, that's the point.
INOVIO Announces Favorable Judgment in Litigation with VGXI, Inc. and GeneOne Life Science
/PRNewswire/ -- INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: INO), a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and...
Seattle Public Theater’s ‘नेहा & NEEL’ is a fun, heartwarming journey
“नेहा & NEEL,” a coproduction from Pratidhwani and Seattle Public Theater, is all about the journey and what it teaches us.
Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Getting 'Major Overhaul,' Will Feature 'À La Carte' Options
Microsoft is reportedly planning a substantial revamp of Xbox Game Pass that will allow subscribers to choose the features they want in an à la carte fashion. The report comes by way of a new Fortune profile piece on Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.
Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge
The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".
Renovated Brook Farmhouse now home to Mohonk Preserve’s science programs
A natural history...
White House pitches $8 billion to farmers as midterms near
The aid comes as Republicans struggle electorally in previously reliable agricultural states.
Christina Romelus nets endorsement from political arm of Boca Raton Chamber
She now carries support from business organizations on both ends of the county.
Why child sexual abuse is our biggest public health crisis
An estimated one in five children will experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18. In this episode of Settle In, Amna Nawaz speaks with clinical psychologist Elizabeth Letourneau and journalist Luke Malone, authors of “One in Five,” a book that explores child sexual abuse as a public health crisis, about how education and early prevention can help protect children before harm occurs.
Garmin Edge 1060 Cycling GPS Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know!
Everything you need to know about the Garmin Edge 1060, based on initial real-world ride data and hands-on thoughts!
Scientists Say Honey Bee Colonies Are Superorganisms and We've Been Understanding Them All Wrong
A radical rethink of honey bee biology challenges how scientists understand swarming and even beekeeping.
Oregon State expert to lead soil health workshop
Oct. 29 event free for farmers; Registration deadline Oct. 22 The registration deadline is fast approaching for a free soil health training in Aumsville, Ore. The event, held by Oregon […]
Harms of Public Health Measures Overlooked in COVID-19 Policy Reviews
Investigators link oversight with eroding trust in health authorities and call on future pandemic inquiries to weigh trade-offs.
Zingerman’s Cornman Farms gets new owners who plan to add 14-acre vineyard
The owners of Social Vines Vineyard & Winery plan to keep the Cornman Farms name and continue to operate it as an event venue.
The non-gamer CEO racing to save Microsoft’s Xbox
Asha Sharma has cut thousands of jobs, consolidated studios, and rewritten the playbook. Insiders wonder if she’s saving the brand or preparing it for a non-Microsoft future.
More Than Athletes: How UT Health Sciences Is Preparing the Next Generation of Sports Pharmacists
As the sports pharmacy field grows, UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy students are learning to explore this career path.
More Than Athletes: How UT Health Sciences Is Preparing the Next Generation of Sports Pharmacists
As the sports pharmacy field grows, UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy students are learning to explore this career path.
Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 39, Blake Adams
After uneven production in the farm system, Adams made his lone MLB appearance in August.
Arkansas’ September nonfarm job numbers hit a record high
A 1% gain in the number of nonfarm payroll jobs and a more than 8% decline in the number of unemployed helped push Arkansas’ jobless rate to 3.9% in September,...
Army-Navy Game Could Shift Dates to Accommodate 24-Team CFP
The game could take place the Saturday left open without conference championships.
Video. Reaching for the Starmus: Science and music festival back in Tenerife
Video. Mixing Nobel prize-winners, astronauts and artists, the Starmus Festival has been uniting key figures over the past decade at one event to spark creativity, curiosity and a greater understanding of the universe. Its co-founder, Garik Israelian says its all about inspiring the next generation.
Trump administration announces $8 billion farm relief plan as fuel, fertilizer costs bite
(CNN) — President Donald Trump announced at a Kansas rally on Monday that his administration is introducing an $8 billion aid package for farmers in the face of high diesel
Evolution of women’s healthcare focus of URI’s annual Youngken Clinic
KINGSTON, R.I. — Oct. 20, 2026 — Women’s healthcare is evolving rapidly, and while greater emphasis has been placed on comprehensive care, women still face more barriers to healthcare than men, according to the National Institutes of Health. Pharmacists are key players in helping break down those barriers, playing an increasingly important role in improving […]
Iain Armitage was ‘very insulted’ when “Young Sheldon ”costar Wendie Malick accidentally compared him to Ted Cruz
“I was like, ‘Did my face look that melty that day?’ What does that mean?”
JMU Military Science program prepares future military leaders
JMU’s Army ROTC program combines rigorous training, hands-on leadership development, and strong alumni support to prepare cadets for success as future military officers.
Life Science Connect Acquires BrevisRefero to Expand Biopharma Outsourcing Technology Capabilities
Life Science Connect (LSC) has acquired Toronto-based BrevisRefero Corporation, a biopharmaceutical consulting firm and developer of the RFP>Navigator® platform, expanding... Read More
Garmin launches Edge 1060 bike computer with voice control, alongside new Edge Explore computers and Tacx Nēra smart trainer
New Edge 1060 heads up trio of new computers and trainer refresh from Garmin
CAS collaborates with Microsoft to enable faster innovation in pharmaceutical, life sciences, and chemical industries
/PRNewswire/ -- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, today announced the availability of CAS Connections in Microsoft Copilot. The connector gives...
Tecsys delivers AI capabilities to help health systems anticipate and act on pharmacy and supply chain risks
/PRNewswire/ -- Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), an industry-leading supply chain management company, today announced the availability of AI solutions that help health...
“Young Sheldon” director recalls his ‘worst run-in’ with Iain Armitage in new book
The young star was apparently “pissed,” per Alex Reid.
Records reveal why AI political ads raise alarms in NY
The USA TODAY Network obtained records from state agencies tasked with overseeing AI uses in elections. See what it means for 2026 midterms.
Pfizer makes ‘business decision’ to end phase 2 trial of autoimmune drug as program’s future uncertain
Pfizer has called time on a phase 2 trial of its CXCR5 antibody in an autoimmune blood disorder, with the company tight-lipped on whether this marks the end of the road for the asset. The Big Pharma had been evaluating the therapy, dubbed PF-06835375, in a phase 2 study of 61 patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) that kicked off in 2022, according to the federal trials register. However, Pfizer confirmed to Fierce on Monday that this study had been terminated “due to a business decision.” “The decision to terminate the trial was not based on any safety concerns,” a spokesperson pointed out. At time of publication, PF-06835375 remained listed on Pfizer’s website for both ITP and lupus. A phase 1 study in lupus wrapped up in 2022, according to the trials database. ITP is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a low platelet count. Novartis was at one point evaluating its B-cell-depleting antibody ianalumab—recently approved as Fabhalta to treat immunoglobulin A nephropathy—as a potential treatment ITP. But the therapy struggled to demonstrate a benefit in the clinic for this indication. When contacted by Fierce, Pfizer wouldn’t confirm whether all work on PF-06835375 has been halted, and whether the company has any other plans to explore C-X-C chemokine receptor type 5 (CXCR5) as a mechanism. CXCR5 is found in blood cancers such as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma chemokine receptor. However, there is little expression in normal tissue, which has led some drug developers to explore its potential. Vincerx Pharma had at one point been planning to take an anti-CXCR5 ADC into the clinic to treat B-cell malignancies, but that ambition was scrapped due to cash constraints. Where Big Pharma is placing its bets is one of the hot topics being discussed at Fierce Biotech's high-impact event in London next month. Find out more information and register by clicking on the banner below: [ ](https://qtxasset.com/quartz/qcloud5/media/image/where_big_pharma_is_placing_its_bets.png?VersionId=B8JrRbJ.pFUSK1pJgjeWHLGm_18RdLAy)
Exclusive | Sea’s CEO Says Financial Services Arm Could Go Public
Chief Executive Forrest Li said going public could give Monee the resources and the room to go further and faster.
How Trump Just Became Our Modern Benedict Arnold: Political Guru
David Rothkopf sounds the alarm on Trump’s stunning betrayal of Ukraine.
Gene Editing Is Giving Crops a Way to Tell Farmers When They’re Feeling Stressed
From glowing plants to purple leaves, the signals empower farmers to quickly detect diseases and pests, reducing the need for widespread chemical use.
ARMOR HEALTH CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS NATIONAL FOOTPRINT - ADDS TWO REGIONAL LEADERS TO COMPLEMENT GROWTH
/PRNewswire/ -- Armor Health (Armorhealthcare.com), a leading provider of integrated correctional healthcare, continues to expand its footprint nationwide,...
Richard Riehle, prolific character actor known for roles in 'Office Space' and 'Casino,' dies at 78
Riehle's signature mustache and warm persona made him a regular staple in TV and film throughout his nearly 50-year career.
Top business leaders sound the alarm over skilled worker shortage
From the people who keep us safe on the roads to those who wire our homes and are building the infrastructure powering the AI boom, America needs skilled workers. But a new report finds that the nation isn’t doing enough to keep up with demand. NBC’s Christine Romans sits down exclusively with BlackRock’s Larry Fink, Ford’s Jim Farley, Google’s Ruth Porat and Carhartt’s Linda Hubbard, who have come together with an urgent message.
How Behavioral Science Can Get Shoppers To Buy (and Eat) More Fresh Produce
Industry leaders at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show revealed that overcoming flat fruit and vegetable consumption requires shifting away from clinical health messaging toward flavor-forward marketing, cultural rituals and frictionless convenience.
Facing health challenges, Clay County farmer gets $5,200 gift, harvest help
Multiple organizations rallied behind a Clay County family facing health challenges in October
Supreme Court passes on Chicago parking-ticket case, but two justices sound alarm
The high court declined to hear a challenge to Chicago's policy of confiscating cars over unpaid parking tickets, but two justices raised serious constitutional concerns.
What happened to Selena Gomez's voice? The harms of vaping, explained
Selena Gomez says vaping nicotine is what changed her voice. It can cause other serious health effects, too. Here's what to know.
Chiefs Week 6 snap count analysis: Andrew Armstrong steps up
Here are the important notes from Kansas City’s snap-count breakdown in the Week 6 win.
LOVB Miami names Pri Shumate president, builds out business leadership
LOVB Miami has named former Dolphins CMO Pri Shumate president of business operations and former FIFA exec Meg Patten VP/fan experience & marketing, with sports management company Jett Sports serving as its commercial arm ahead of the expansion franchise’s inaugural 2026-27 season.
How UGA Reaches Beyond Campus to Support Farmers’ Mental Health
UGA Cooperative Extension is helping Georgia farmers navigate mental health challenges through education, prevention and trusted relationships as financial pressures, unpredictable weather and the demands of farming take a toll.
Naples Comprehensive Health Collaborates with Publix Pharmacy to Launch Meds-to-Beds Service - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
New service will deliver discharge prescriptions directly to patients at the hospital, helping support medication access and continuity of care October 19, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is collaborating […]
Amer Sports announces Atomic leadership change
Michael Absmaier has been appointed President Atomic and Armada and member of the Amer Sports Global Leadership Team, effective January 1, 2027.
Is smart farming really smart business?
From eerie driverless tractors to precision spraying and sowing, AI is transforming America’s agricultural life
Data or privacy? Businesses can have both, MIT Sloan research finds
Data regulation doesn’t necessarily cause economic harm. Markets — and consumers — can still derive economic benefits from data collection when it’s tempered by reasonable privacy guardrails.
Atossa Therapeutics Common Stock to Begin Trading with Stapled Contingent Value Rights After Close of Business Today
/PRNewswire/ -- Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOS) ("Atossa" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative...
The GOP counts on farmers' votes. As a costly harvest season raises concerns, Trump heads to Kansas
Rising fuel prices coinciding with harvest season are frustrating farmers across the Midwest and raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
The GOP counts on farmers' votes. As a costly harvest season raises concerns, Trump heads to Kansas
Rising fuel prices coinciding with harvest season are frustrating farmers across the Midwest and raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
AI chatbots could help mental health but also reinforce harmful thinking
Artificial intelligence chatbots could help people better understand and manage their mental health, but they could also reinforce harmful thoughts and increase emotional dependence, a Curtin University ...
Election stakes are high for Colorado’s farming future
U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans is running to defend his seat against Manny Rutinel. I don’t know either of the two, but I was able to visit with Evans for half an hour earlier this week and while we aren’t aligned on everything, we have similar feelings about dear Manny. Evans said he’s hearing the same […]
Abigail Casey, Recognized By Influential Women, Bridges Science And Strategy To Move Innovation Into
Global Key Account Manager for Pharma and Life Sciences at Anton Paar Connects R&D, Manufacturing, and Commercial Teams Through Scientific Rigor and Clear
Elon Musk says he will give a SpaceX share to ‘every kid in America’
Elon Musk has said he will give every child in America a stake in SpaceX, his $2 trillion aerospace and artificial intelligence company, as tech firms face intensifying scrutiny over their social harms.
A tale of two farmers: Ager, Balkcom compete for NC-11 seat
The contest could play a pivotal role in the control of the U.S. House.
Behind the scenes at Nicolas Cage’s zombie shoot in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Watching a farmer draw water from a Stillwater well would be a chore if the “farmer” wasn’t Nicolas Cage, one of the biggest stars to commit to a
The mechanics of honeybee stingers, microplastic health risks and new findings on postmenopausal ovaries
New research reveals how bee stingers work, why microplastics may be harmful and what postmenopausal ovaries are doing decades later
The mechanics of honeybee stingers, microplastic health risks and new findings on postmenopausal ovaries
New research reveals how bee stingers work, why microplastics may be harmful and what postmenopausal ovaries are doing decades later
Conversations with the candidates: Warmington on housing, ICE, and data centers
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Cinde Warmington said she regrets her past work for Purdue Pharma, saying the maker of Oxycontin lied to doctors and the FDA about the dangers of the opioid painkiller.
Five Veterans Groups Receive $1 Million in New SBA Grants to Help Entrepreneurs Boost US Business Production
Funding Earmarked to Further Equip Veteran Business Owners to Support America’s Supply Chain
Researchers have uncovered a likely origin of our allergies
While bacteria and viruses set off immediate alarm in our immune system, allergies follow a different path.
Researchers have uncovered a likely origin of our allergies
While bacteria and viruses set off immediate alarm in our immune system, allergies follow a different path.
Meghan Markle’s ‘Charm Offensive’ Has Netflix Insiders Wary
Meghan Markle has reportedly stepped up her efforts to maintain a close relationship with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and his wife, Nicole Avant, following changes to her professional ties with the st...
9 years ago, gun violence took my father. Today, Ohio political silence is costing more lives
Candidates are asking for votes. Speeches are being given. Promises are being made. But where are the conversations about firearm deaths? Where are the discussions about protecting children from their leading cause of death?
Farmworkers’ health matters: South Africa looks to alternatives for chemical pesticides
Insects like fall armyworm or mealybugs can decimate food and commercial crops; like their counterparts elsewhere in the world, South Africa’s small and large farmers alike use synthetic chemical pesticides to control these and other pests. But about 385 million cases of unintentional acute pesticide poisoning are reported worldwide each year, according to the Pesticide […]
Latino influence grows, but representation lags in New Jersey
"Political power is not given. Political power is built by the community that demands it," said one strategist.
Chiquita Gives Iconic Mascot a Voice in Annual Breast Health Campaign
In partnership with the American Cancer Society, the global banana brand replaces its iconic blue sticker with pink throughout October while bringing its ambassador to life for the first time.
Marshmallow Root’s Chemistry Revealed: The Science Behind an Ancient Cough Remedy
A new review in Pharmacia compiles the chemical compounds and pharmacological effects of Althaea officinalis, the marshmallow plant long used for coughs, wounds, and inflammation.
HTA workshop in Wailuku offers Maui businesses guidance on reaching visitors
A two-day workshop for Maui farmers, makers, small-business owners, cultural practitioners and nonprofits interested in working with the visitor industry will take place Oct. 30–31 at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku.
Most Major Carbon Emitters Barely Mention Health In Their Climate Plans
Low- and middle-income countries that contribute little to global warming have done the most to plan for its toll on health, while the major economies behind
Johnny Cash tribute show coming to Carmel's Palladium Oct. 22
CARMEL, Ind. - James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash brings its nationally touring production to the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Oct. ...
The 5 Best Canned Soups You Should Be Eating for Heart Health, According to Dietitians
Warm up with one of these heart-healthy soups this season.
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Could Be 16% Undervalued As It Resets Its Debt Clock
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) has just priced a sizeable dual currency bond offering that reshapes its debt calendar. Fresh 2032 USD and euro notes are earmarked to redeem 2027 secured bonds and support broader financing needs. Against this refinancing backdrop, Live Nation Entertainment’s share price has moved to $170.51, with a 30-day share price return of 2.03% and a year-to-date share price gain of 17.34%. The 3-year total shareholder return of 113.27% points to longer term momentum...
Regional Science Consortium Researching Harmful Algal Blooms
If you've noticed large buoys or boats out on the bayfront and wondered what they were, you're not alone. The Regional Science Consortium is collaborating with Princeton Hydro on a research project funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study ways to control harmful algal blooms. Dr. Jeanette Schnars, the Executive Director of the Regional Science Consortium, explained the goal of the research."We are researching different ways to control blue-green algae, which creates harmful algal blooms and releases toxins," Dr. Schnars said.The project aims to identify potential techniques for controlling harmful algal blooms in Presque Isle Bay.Schnars explained that people may notice circular floats in the water near Perry's Landing and Liberty Park. Those floats are part of the testing process."You might see a circular float, almost like a hula hoop, that is out in the bay, near Perry's Landing and Liberty Park area, and those limn corrals go all the way to the bottom. And what we will do are some treatments within the limn corral in the bottom," Schnars said.After samples are collected, they are brought back to the laboratory at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center for analysis."A lot of those samples are coming back here. We are going to test them for the harmful algal bloom toxins before, during, and after, and see how effective the testing was," Schnars said.Sarah Magyan, an aquatic biologist with the Regional Science Consortium, explained that the team also collects samples from locations throughout the region."We pull samples every week from 30 different sites, and then we bring those back here, we preserve them and run them through the ELISA test," Magyan said.Schnars said researchers hope the results will help them develop effective ways to reduce harmful algal blooms in the future."If we can do some treatments over space and time in upcoming seasons, we may be able to reduce the number of harmful algal blooms we have in this area," Schnars said.The research is also important for public and animal safety. Magyan explained that toxins produced by certain algae can affect the skin, nervous system or liver.While toxin levels may be low for people, she emphasized the importance of protecting pets that swim in local waterways."Toxins can either be skin toxins, nerve toxins, or liver toxins. While we have low levels for people, it is important that we are keeping our pets safe because we recreate with our animals in the water, and we see hundreds and hundreds of dogs on Presque Isle and the rest of the shoreline," Magyan said.Testing began in September, and Schnars said researchers expect to conduct at least another six to eight weeks of testing to better understand the effectiveness of the treatments.
Black Death had dramatic effect on species diversity as humans abandoned farmland, study finds
Researchers have found that during the Black Death, when a third of the population of Europe was wiped out, biodiversity fell. Understanding their farming practices could help us increase diversity in modern agriculture.
Tripp Skipper: What Alabama Republicans should remember about Doug Jones and Roy Moore
I regularly talk with elected officials, business leaders, farmers, and everyday voters. Many are longtime Republicans who have helped elect conservative candidates for decades. They’re frustrated.
Many Women Are Still Struggling to Fill Estrogen Patch Prescriptions. What to Do If You Can’t Get Yours
As demand for menopause treatment increases, estrogen patches are hard to find at pharmacies. Here’s what to do if you can’t refill your prescription.
Meet the marine technician documenting Antarctica's beauty while protecting its future
Andrew Naslund crosses the world's roughest sea to help scientists study Antarctica's fastest-warming region.
Iran Warns of More Devastating Response to Any US-Israeli Aggression
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei warned that Iran’s Armed Forces have prepared a more devastating plan for any new military adventure than their response during the previous 12-day and 40-day US-Israeli wars of aggression.
At the center of the state’s growing measles outbreak, it’s business as usual
In hard-hit Mifflin County, concern for the potentially deadly virus has yet to catch up to national alarm.