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The theme of the meeting is “A Time for Hope: The Church's Role in Overcoming War and Conflict.” Bedford Strom's opening remarks touched on persistent barriers to peace and how prayer is the most powerful force for spreading compassion. “I very much welcome the choice of this conference to focus specifically on war and violent conflict,” he said. “The most persistent barriers to the path to peace are the walls we build to limit our sympathies to our own groups.” Bedford Strom cited more prayer as the most powerful force for expanding our empathy. “As Christians and as churches, our…
Bharti Enterprises, the India-based conglomerate led by billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal, has agreed to buy a 24.5% stake in BT Group from Patrick Dry's Altice. BT shares rose 6.4% at the start of trading.Bharti said it had entered into a binding agreement with Altice to acquire a 10 percent stake in BT immediately, with the remainder “subject to receipt of appropriate regulatory approvals”.Bharti said it supports BT's management and strategy and is not making a bid for the whole company. The company did not disclose the value of its stake. At Friday's closing price, its 24.5% stake in Altice was…
Dive Overview: Boston Scientific announced Tuesday that it has received CE Mark for its latest transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) technology. The device, called the Acurate Prime, is an improved version of Boston Scientific's older Neo2 valve system. Changes include adding a larger valve size, which company executives say will open up 25 percent of the market that the Neo2 does not address. Boston Scientific has not yet approved the Neo2 or Prime in the U.S. The company has abandoned plans to seek approval this year as it waits for a year of clinical trial results. Dive Insights: Boston Scientific…
A white robot called Tianyi stands alongside a silver-and-black Tiangong 1.2 MAX robot during the five-day World Robot Congress 2024 in Beijing on August 22, 2024. Tianyi is 163cm tall and, as a service robot, can identify emotions and interact with people. Compared to the previous version, the 1.1 PRO, the Tiangong 1.2 MAX, which is 173cm tall, can carry heavier loads and walk faster and further. Photo: VCGChina accounts for the largest number of clusters among the world's top 100 science and technology clusters for the second consecutive year, according to early release of the 2024 Global Innovation Index…
I've been speaking my mind publicly for over 20 years, but it's not without risk. I'm not talking about angry or annoyed readers (though there are plenty of them), or threats of lawsuits from people who feel wronged (though there are some!). No, the constant risk on the ropes of the printed word is looking like a complete fool. It is with a view to revisiting some of the topics on which I was more or less spectacularly wrong, perhaps with a view to redeeming myself a little once the scorched earth war subsides. I will start with something that…
Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for dementia, but it is unclear how diabetes and its earlier stage, prediabetes, affect brain aging in people without dementia. Now, comprehensive brain imaging studies show that both diabetes and prediabetes may be associated with accelerated brain aging. The study involved more than 31,000 participants from UK Biobank aged between 40 and 70 who underwent MRI scans of their brains. The researchers used machine learning techniques to estimate the participants' brain age in relation to their chronological age.Want more breaking news?Subscribe to Technology Networks' daily newsletter to get the latest science news…
Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for dementia, but it is unclear how diabetes and its earlier stage, prediabetes, affect brain aging in people without dementia. Now, comprehensive brain imaging studies show that both diabetes and prediabetes may be associated with accelerated brain aging. The study involved more than 31,000 participants from UK Biobank aged between 40 and 70 who underwent MRI scans of their brains. The researchers used machine learning techniques to estimate the participants' brain age in relation to their chronological age.Want more breaking news?Subscribe to Technology Networks' daily newsletter to get the latest science news…
Experts studying advances in artificial intelligence are now warning that AI models could create the next “enhanced pathogens that could cause a major epidemic or pandemic.” The declaration was made in a paper published in Science by co-authors from Johns Hopkins, Stanford and Fordham Universities, which said that AI models “have been trained or are capable of meaningfully manipulating large amounts of biological data for purposes ranging from speeding up drug and vaccine design to improving crop yields.” “However, as with any powerful new technology, such biological models carry substantial risks. Because of their versatility, the same biological models that…
ATLANTA , Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As the new academic year begins, Medicat, a leading provider of electronic health record (EHR) software for universities, announces the release of a new guide designed to help student health centers optimize their clinical operations. The back-to-school season can be a stressful time for students, faculty, staff, and administrators. This guide provides timely recommendations to ensure your student health center is well prepared to effectively support your campus community. “One of our company values is to empower our customers, and this resource is designed to do just that,” said Lauren Plagoff, chief customer…
“I wanted to be the one to define the game,” says Ajay Jain, founder of Kunzum Books. He opened Kunzum Travel Café in Delhi's Hauz Khas village in 2010 and has since rebranded it as Kunzum Books after more than a decade. Jain runs five Kunzum outlets in the Delhi-NCR, each one a stylish, spacious and modern space. The massive store in Greater Kailash 2 spans four floors. The first two floors are for books, while the third and fourth floors are a theatre that hosts a variety of events. Be it '70s karaoke nights, tango classes, tarot sessions, poetry…