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WorkScientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy
McGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection. Their work is published in the journal Science Advances. WorkThe Future of Financial Technology Itay Goldstein: This is the Future of Finance podcast, Future of Finance mini series here at Wharton Sirius XM. I am Itay Goldstein. I am a professor at the Finance Department and the Chair of the Finance Department at Wharton. Today, we will talk about the Future of Fintech.
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WorkMoving generative AI into production Generative AI has taken off. Since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, businesses have flocked to large language models (LLMs) and generative AI models looking for solutions to their most complex and labor-intensive problems. WorkEthiopian wolves reported to feed on nectar for the first time The study was carried out by researchers at the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme (EWCP), a partnership between the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) at the University of Oxford, the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA), and Dinkenesh Ethiopia. WorkCan Family Tax Benefits Improve Children's Outcomes? Financial concerns are often cited as a major factor why people choose not to have kids. Between the high costs of childcare, uptick in general household spending and impact on maternal wages, the costs of raising children can leave a considerable dent in a family's finances. WorkThe End Is Near for NASA's Voyager Probes Launched between August and September 1977, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 are the oldest and most distant probes built that are still active. They are also the only probes to have left our solar system and venture into the wider expanses of space. The secret to their long life? Nuclear power. WorkWorkWorkWorkClimate-change colonialism keeps poor countries impoverished - WSJ (No paywall) At the latest United Nations climate summit, developing nations slammed rich countries pledge to spend $300 billion annually on climate reparations as crumbs." The reality is much worse. Wealthy nations likely wont conjure up $300 billion in new spending. Europe has been roiled by protests against radical climate policies and the 2024 U.S. election was an indictment of, among other things, aggressive climate regulations. Instead, wealthy nations will do what theyve done before: raid development funds to the detriment of the people they claim to help. WorkIs France now Greece on the Seine? - WSJ (No paywall) Investors are fretting that France may be on the verge of triggering a new eurozone crisis, and the amazing thing is that it took this long for everyone to notice that the countrys public finances, and its economy, are a mess. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkNervous About Public Speaking? Heres How to Use Notes Like a Pro. - Harvard Business Review (No paywall) Speaking in front of a smaller group is different than speaking on a large stage. Hearing your own voice over the speakers, being elevated above your peers with all eyes on you in an unfamiliar environment these factors pull you out of your comfort zone and can trigger a fight or flight response, which can manifest itself as your mind going blank, either in the middle of the presentation or while fielding tough questions from the audience. So what can you do to prevent this fear from becoming a reality? Bring notes. They can make a big difference in the delivery of a presentation, especially if its your first time on a stage. The key is knowing how to prepare them, and then how to use them effectively in the moment. WorkWorkHuge anti-Russian protests in Tbilisi echo Ukraines Maidan - The Economist (No paywall) THE ECHOES seem obvious. A Kremlin-backed oligarch grabs power and breaks off the countrys relationship with the European Union, eliciting huge protests. Masked police beat up peaceful demonstrators, bringing more people onto the street. Such were the scenes during Kyivs Maidan revolution in 2013-14, which overthrew that countrys president and ultimately led to a Russian invasion. WorkWorkWorkWorkBelgium ordered to pay reparations for colonial kidnappings The women, now in their 70s, were taken from their mothers when they were young children and placed in orphanages under a state policy. The court said the government had a "plan to systematically search for and abduct children born to a black mother and a white father". WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkDog Food Recall Sparks Warning for Pet Owners in 7 States Dog owners in seven states have been warned that recalled puppy food is contaminated with salmonella. Blue Ridge Beef announced on Monday that 2-pound packages of its Puppy Mix product were being recalled due to contamination with the dangerous bacteria. WorkThree Steps To Reduce The Risk Of CEO Transition Failure First-time CEO transitions are more complex than most anticipate. On the one hand, 40% of all new leaders fail in their first 18 months. Couple that with the massive difference between the CEO role and any other role and you get even greater risk of failure for first time CEOs. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkSarah Boone sentenced to life in prison Judge Michael Kraynick has sentenced Sarah Boone to life in prison for the murder of Jorge Torres Jr. Defense counsel James Owen said on Friday that the prosecution provided compelling evidence and that he respected the jury's decision. WorkWork TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise | Privacy PolicyUnsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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