Five rare diseases you never knew existed - Open Access …
网页2024年2月29日 · 2. Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) Frequency: currently unknown. Dr John Todd, a British psychiatrist, first described AIWS in 1955. Todd gave it this name by way of the famous novel by Lewis Carroll, as the illness resembles the events experienced by Alice. The most prominent and often most disturbing symptom is that of …
Insider threats: What they are and how to prevent them
网页2023年7月24日 · Altogether preventing Insider Threats is not entirely possible. However, organisations can ensure policies and procedures are in place to minimise the risk posed by insider threats. This often requires a multi-faceted approach that combines technological solutions, robust policies, and an organisational culture focused on security.
Mathematics: A powerful tool for understanding the world
网页2018年6月27日 · An unexpected outcome. One of the goals of DMS is to develop new mathematical theories, models and tools to help solve some of the most challenging problems in the physical, biological and life sciences. This research ultimately has a significant impact on the United States’ health, security and economy. A clear example emerged last year.
Why is it important to study history? - Open Access Government
网页2022年11月2日 · The critical study of history is essential to our understanding of our collective human experience, both in the context of our own community and in the broader context that encompasses other communities more remote from our own. Historical knowledge of cultures around the globe can help us to understand the traditions and values of communities ...
The plastic timeline: How did we get here? - Open Access …
网页2021年1月28日 · Neil Armstrong plants a nylon flag on the moon in 1969 as plastic starts to become a go-to material in the 1970s. In 1977, the plastic bag was introduced to the grocery industry as an alternative to the paper bag—something we’re trying to revert back to 40-plus years later. Production takes a noticeable dip as laws start to be introduced.
Alternatives to animal testing: science, ethics and the law
网页2022年12月5日 · Alternatives to animal testing focus on human biology and use advanced cell-based and computational technologies to investigate diseases and potential treatments. These new methods, therefore, have the potential to deliver safer and more effective medicines more quickly and at less cost. Redirecting continued …
Cocoboards: Affordable building material made from coconut husks
网页2018年9月20日 · The research team’s primary objective was the development of an environmentally friendly technology for the production of an affordable and natural building material, in this case, a fibreboard consisting of crop residue from the coconut production with a tannin-based adhesive. In doing so, the entire …
Public sector trend predictions 2024: Addressing challenges and ...
网页November 30, 2023. In an ever-shifting landscape of public governance and services, the year 2024 promises to bring about notable transformations and challenges for the public sector. As we explore the public sector trends across different facets of the public sector, the common thread is the call for adaptability and innovation.
DARPA: 60 years of ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence research
网页2021年1月5日 · DARPA is currently under the leadership of Dr Victoria Coleman, who was appointed as 22nd director of the organisation in September 2020. Artificial Intelligence technologies Throughout DARPA’s 60 years, it has played a leading role in the creation, development and advancement of ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Why we must start teaching children about financial literacy in …
网页2023年1月17日 · Financial literacy can help prevent a perpetual cycle of poverty. For the most part, young people learn financial literacy and personal finance skills from their parents, both explicitly and subconsciously. If a parent is struggling to deal with finances themselves, there may not be time or even a conversation about how children should approach ...