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Springer Nature acquires Slimmer AI’s science division
Springer Nature has signed a definitive agreement which will see the Netherlands’ Slimmer AI’s Science division (S-AI) join the company. The two organisations have been working together since 2015. Using Slimmer AI’s advanced software that leverages emerging technology, the partnership has created AI tools aming to speed up and improve the publishing process by: Identifying appropriate…
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Springer Nature boosts its publishing prowess, acquires Amsterdam-based Slimmer AI’s Science division
Read this article in: Berlin-based Springer Nature, a company that advances discovery by publishing trusted research, has signed an agreement to integrate Amsterdam-based Slimmer AI’s Science division (SAI) into its operations. This collaboration follows years of partnership between Springer Nature and Slimmer AI, dating back to 2015. Springer Nature is dedicated to advancing research discovery.…
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The best apps for nature lovers – from identifying birdsong to tracking lions
With a phone at your fingertips, the world is your oyster, or hoopoe, or oak tree. It’s now possible to identify everything from mystery animal tracks to elusive birdsong via an app. Beyond that, your sightings could contribute valuable information to scientific studies and conservation efforts around the globe. While phones often get the blame…
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The Nature Conservancy Adds Four New Trustees to Help Guide its Work in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
MINNEAPOLIS—The Nature Conservancy announced today that it has added four new trustees—Catherine Gunsbury, Jessica Hellmann, George Hicks and William Rahr—to its Board of Trustees overseeing the organization’s work in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. In addition to the new trustees, Jay Kim, executive vice president & general counsel and chief administrative officer of Heartland HTLF…
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Psychedelic science and Indigenous shamanism: an urgent dialogue
The global expansion of the use of ayahuasca and other Indigenous medicines — alongside the rise of psychedelic therapies both covertly and overtly — is rooted in contact with Indigenous cultures and peoples. The surfacing of new ways of using forest medicines in urban areas has awakened diverse interests in the scientific community and the…
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A citizen-science-enabled catalogue of the vaginal microbiome and associated factors
Abstract Understanding the composition and function of the vaginal microbiome is crucial for reproductive and overall health. Here we established the Isala citizen-science project to analyse the vaginal microbiomes of 3,345 women in Belgium (18–98 years) through self-sampling, 16S amplicon sequencing and extensive questionnaires. The overall vaginal microbiome composition was strongly tied to age, childbirth and…
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Building open-source AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) drives innovation across society, economies and science. We argue for the importance of building AI technology according to open-source principles to foster accessibility, collaboration, responsibility and interoperability. The computer science community has a long tradition of embracing open-source principles. However, companies increasingly restrict access to AI innovations. An example is OpenAI, which…
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Advancing intercontinental collaboration in human genetics: success story of the African and European Young Investigator Forum
The field of human genetics has witnessed significant growth and advancements, leading to profound implications in understanding genetic diseases, population diversity, and personalized medicine. Advances in human genetics research rely heavily on international collaborations that encourage the cultivation and exchange of ideas, expertise, and resources. However, most of the genetic studies are largely Eurocentric [1].…
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Peace with Nature: Rejuvenating war-torn Colombia with sustainable development
Associate Professor Jaime Gongora pictured with an armadillo during his Peace with Nature work. [Credit: Jon Spaull] The program, Peace with Nature, led by Associate Professor Jaime Gongora, was first established in 2017 and has been instrumental in empowering former combatants who once took refuge in remote forested areas and now share a deep affinity…
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Scientists call out rogue emissions from China at global ozone summit
The manufacturing process for a refrigerant still used in air conditioners in developing countries can release a by-product called HFC-23, which is a powerful greenhouse gas.Credit: Andrew Aitchison/In Pictures via Getty Efforts to curb emissions of a powerful greenhouse gas commonly produced as a by-product of refrigerant manufacture might be falling short, and it seems…