Wildlife abundant at Chernobyl

Wildlife abundant at Chernobyl

Humans are worse for wildlife than nuclear disaster, according to the first long-term study at Chernobyl, site of the world’s worst nuclear accident, which found wildlife was thriving. The results pose profound questions about both the effect of humans on nature and of the safety for humans of sites devastated by nuclear accidents.

The Weborama E-Privacy Commitment

The Weborama E-Privacy Commitment

INTRODUCTION Weborama specializes in creating and delivering targeted online ads. Weborama identifies the content, services and products that are most likely to match the interest of specific user groups according to their browsing history. Since the company was founded in Paris in 1998, more than 300 major corporate clients and agencies have relied on Weborama’s innovative solutions for managing

There are alternatives to payday loans and other predatory lending

There are alternatives to payday loans and other predatory lending

Millions of individuals and families in the United States live paycheck to paycheck and must take short-term loans in order to survive. Approximately 10 million to 12 million people depend on payday loans. Most traditional financial institutions are not very interested in low-income borrowers and accordingly do not now offer loan products that will satisfy their needs.

Tips about fixation and formalin

Tips about fixation and formalin

Contact: Amanda Koehne, Staff Scientist Training Type: Self-Directed Training Format: How-to The function of fixation is to inhibit the decay or autolysis of tissue so that samples may be preserved for future study. The quality of the fixation can greatly impact the usefulness of that tissue. Because tissue samples are valuable, several factors should be considered during the planning stages of

A study published in ‘Journal of Endourology’ certifies that Lit-Control® is the best method to control urinary pH

A study published in ‘Journal of Endourology’ certifies that Lit-Control® is the best method to control urinary pH

A team of urologists from the Paris-Sorbonne University, the Tenon University Hospital, the AZ Klina Hospital and the University Hospital of Zurich has analysed the portable urinary pH control methods and has certified that the Lit-Control® pH Meter by Devicare is the best on the market.

Rat study shows junk food diet can make you lazy

Rat study shows junk food diet can make you lazy

A new rat study shows that being overweight makes people tired and sedentary — and not the other way around. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) put 32 female rats on one of two diets for six months. The first was a standard rat’s diet, consisting of relatively unprocessed food such as ground corn and fish meal.

Facebook Starts publishing the New York Times, BuzzFeed and More With Its ‘Instant Articles’ program

Facebook Starts publishing the New York Times, BuzzFeed and More With Its ‘Instant Articles’ program

Hey Web publishers! Facebook is coming in peace. The social giant has finally unveiled the terms of its “give us your content and let us run it on our app” plan, which starts tomorrow. And the terms look very good: It’s hard to imagine any publisher passing on the chance, if they get it, to collect eyeballs and dollars on Facebook’s mobile platform, which boasts 1.25 billion users.

Fortify your walls with digital in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Fortify your walls with digital in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Today’s manufacturers are striving to adapt to a new world order. As unlikely competitors scale the formerly impenetrable walls of quality and brand, it’s no longer enough to just keep digital warriors at bay. Digitized customers now expect smart, tailored products; mobility; full transparency; and a seamless experience spanning marketing, sales, and service.

Deloitte: Future leaders say business must encourage innovation for growth, to retain talent, and positively impact society

Deloitte: Future leaders say business must encourage innovation for growth, to retain talent, and positively impact society

While Millennials value innovation in an employer, only 26 percent of those surveyed believe their current organization’s leaders encourage practices that foster innovation According to the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) Millennial Survey, 78 percent of the world’s future business leaders believe innovation is essential for business growth.

Strength training for children: a review of research literature

Strength training for children: a review of research literature

Two of the most frequently asked questions about children and strength training are “Is it safe for kids to lift weights?” And “At what age can kids start lifting weights?” The sad truth is, many doubts surround the safety and validity of weight training for children. Many would even have you believe that kids have no place at all in the weight room.