Source: phys.orgThe matter of how metals deform or respond to external stresses has been extensively studied among metallurgists for centuries. When it comes to conventional metals—the crystalline kind with atoms that line up in neat patterns—the process is fairly well understood. But for the deformation of metallic glasses and other amorphous metals, easy answers have been elusive, particularly when it comes to how things work at the nanoscale.
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2024 15:36 UTC
China has executed a couple for throwing two toddlers out of a high-rise apartment window, in a case that provoked nationwide outrage. Ye saw Zhang’s two children as an “obstacle” to them getting married and a “burden on their future life together,” the court heard. She repeatedly urged Zhang to kill the toddlers and threatened to break up with him if he didn’t. His study shows that Chinese people who express political views online tend to show greater support for the death penalty. Wednesday’s execution also brought into focus the main method used in China to carry out the death penalty: lethal injection.
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2024 13:59 UTC
Army deployed in state-run hospitalsNewsThe Army has been deployed in 22 state run hospitals to assist in providing services to patients as a strike by health workers is underway. At least 600 soldiers have been deployed in 22 hospitals so far. An estimated 100,000 workers were due to take part in the strike which commenced at 6.30 a.m today . They are demanding an allowance similar to that of doctors granted recently. Meanwhile Navy and Air Force personnel too are to be deployed in hospitals.
Source:Sunday Times
February 01, 2024 13:32 UTC
Source: phys.orgResearchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled unprecedentedly detailed images of brain cancer tissue through the use of a new microscopy technology called decrowding expansion pathology (dExPath).Their findings, published in Science Translational Medicine, provide novel insights into brain cancer development, with potential implications for advancing the diagnosis and treatment of aggressive neurological diseases.
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2024 09:04 UTC
FILE - Host Trevor Noah speaks at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. Noah will host the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday. The telecast — with SZA having a leading nine nominations — will be Noah's fourth consecutive hosting gig for the awards. He said he's looking forward to the live performances, especially ones by nominated artists Burna Boy, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Travis Scott. Noah says he's enjoying his life post-"The Daily Show," which includes hosting the interview podcast “What Now?
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2024 05:04 UTC
The following is a news release from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes on Wednesday. FORT HALL – The Fort Hall Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating a case involving a male individual found deceased in the Gibson District of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation today. The FBI is the lead agency on the case. The individual has been identified, and the family has been notified. This is an isolated incident, and there is currently no danger to the public.
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2024 03:20 UTC
Citigroup’s CEO announced in November that the bank had already begun laying off employees around Thanksgiving. The first wave of cuts would affect hundreds of senior-level employees, while future cuts will extend to thousands of lower-level employees, the memo said. UPS: 12,000 jobsCiting year-after-year revenue declines, the Atlanta-based company announced this week it is eliminating 12,000 positions, which will save an estimated $1 billion. In a letter to employees, the company’s CEO said that the industry’s environment remains “challenging” as customers are taking a more measured approach to purchasing decisions. The jobs eliminated in 2023 represent about 6% of the company’s workforce.
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2024 01:01 UTC
The issue was thus: A normal sprinkler with S-shaped arms will spit out water, propelling the arms to rotate, watering whatever needs watering. But whether a reverse sprinkler would rotate at all remained an open question, and not for lack of trying. The reverse sprinkler redux (as I call it—rolls right off the tongue!) The resulting footage is pretty trippy:The team’s research—published last week in Physical Review Letters—found that a reverse sprinkler does precisely that. We discovered that the secret is hidden inside the sprinkler, where there are indeed jets that explain the observed motions.”Though the reverse sprinkler rotates (checks notes) in reverse, it only does so at about 1/50th the speed of an ordinary sprinkler.
Source:The Nation
January 31, 2024 23:24 UTC
Health workers to strike tomorrow, doctors vow to maintain servicesNewsThe Alliance of Health Trade Unions has issued an ultimatum on health authorities, threatening to , go an island wide strike from tomorrow morning (February 1) unless their demands are met, but doctors have vowed to maintain services. If no heed is given today, 100,000 members will be compelled to be on strike at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow,” Mr. Rohana added. But the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says despite the scheduled strike for tomorrow, 80-90% of health sector services will continue,. Such deception causes inconvenience to the nation’s health sector as well as the public, Dr. Wijesinghe stressed. However, the majority of healthcare professionals, including nurses, have decided not to take part in tomorrow’s planned strike, Dr. Wijesinghe claimed.
Source:The Nation
January 31, 2024 12:27 UTC
Sashindra as State Minister of Water Resources ManagementNewsMr Shasheendra Rajapaksa was sworn in as the State Minister for Water Resources Management before President Ranil Wickremesinghe today morning. This is in addition to the state ministry of Irrigation portfolio already held. The State Ministry of Water Resources Management fell vacant following the death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha last week. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
January 31, 2024 10:36 UTC
A list of the world's most corrupt countries was released on Tuesday and showed that most of the nations have made little to no progress in tackling public sector corruption. According to the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, the CPI global average remained unchanged at 43 for the twelfth year in a row with more than two-thirds of countries scoring below 50. The CPI ranked 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). World's Most Corrupt CountriesSomalia with a score of 11, Venezuela (13), Syria (13), South Sudan (13), and Yemen (16) took the bottom spots in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index. India Ranks 93 In Global Corruption Index 2023India, with a score of 39, ranked 93 on the corruption perceptions index for 2023 as its overall score remained largely unchanged, the Transparency International report said.
Source:The Nation
January 31, 2024 08:32 UTC
President’s Office to get policy support from the Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationNewsThe Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has decided to create a Program Support Unit to assist the Office of the President of Sri Lanka. Hence, Global Health Strategies and Connect to Care Organization have partnered to establish a Program Support Unit to assist the President's Office and Sri Lanka's Government in programmes related to health. An Executive Committee of senior officials will be appointed to ensure smooth operations of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s programmes. On Monday (29), the Cabinet of Ministers approved measures to provide policy support to the Presidential Secretariat, following President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s concerns. For this purpose, the President’s Office maintains coordination with a number of multi-stakeholder organizations including International Monetary Fund’s Comprehensive Funding Facility, World Bank’s Development Policy Operational Program, Asian Development Bank’s Policy Assistance Programs, etc.
Source:Sunday Times
January 30, 2024 21:10 UTC
A 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a ‘suspected hit-and-run’ collision in Hamilton Parish, with the police appealing for anyone with information about this incident to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1 pm Monday, 29th January 2024, uniformed police officers responded to a suspected hit and run road traffic collision, involving a 78-year-old female pedestrian, at the junction of North Shore Road and Callen Glen Rise in Hamilton Parish. “It appears that the Hamilton Parish resident was crossing North Shore Road from the waterside, heading towards Callen Glen Rise, when she was apparently struck by a motorcyclist traveling east. It is understood that the rider continued east along North Shore Road. “Inquiries by the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continue regarding the circumstances of this suspected hit and run road traffic collision.
Source:The Nation
January 30, 2024 19:34 UTC
To rival this new step in technology, China set a timeline to develop its own “brain-computer interface” on Monday with products arriving as early as 2025. The ministry notes brain technology could be used in driverless driving, virtual reality, and medical rehabilitation. The lab is primarily focused on turning its research into practical applications that could compete with Musk’s Neuralink, according to the South China Morning Post. Neuralink asked people with paralysis, deafness, or vision loss to be the first to participate in its study on brain chip implants. It’s nice to know that some of the most trusted names in tech, Elon Musk and China, are pioneering the latest terrifying wave of technology.
Source:The Nation
January 30, 2024 18:14 UTC
Sri Lanka becomes the first in Asia to publicise GDFNewsSri Lanka has become the first Asian country to publish its Growth Diagnostic Framework (GDF), a major development in addressing its economic challenges and promoting sustainable growth. This was discussed in a recent episode of Advocata Studio discussions featuring Advocata Chair Murtaza Jafferjee and IMF representatives Peter Breuer and Mr. Turkewitz. Peter Breuer, IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, expressed optimism about the country's commitment to reforms, emphasising the importance of enforcement mechanisms and the selection process for anti-corruption commissioners. The publication of the GDF is seen as a critical step for Sri Lanka, especially in the post-pandemic economic environment, offering a structured approach for policy decisions, attracting foreign investment, and enhancing economic stability. IMF representatives reaffirmed their support for Sri Lanka in implementing the framework, marking a new chapter in Sri Lanka-IMF relations aimed at improving the country's economic governance.
Source:Sunday Times
January 30, 2024 15:19 UTC