Zabaware Releases New Ultra Hal Chatbot Powered by OpenAI GPT-3

Zabaware is excited to announce the release of the newest version of its popular entertainment chatbot, Ultra Hal, now powered by OpenAI’s GPT-3 language model. Ultra Hal is an entertainment chatbot utilizing advanced artificial intelligence technology that can be a fun companion to its users. It learns from past conversations and over time develops similar interests to its user. It uses interactive animated [PR.com]

S.Africa orders 20 mln Pfizer vaccines: report

South Africa has secured 20 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, the health minister told a Sunday newspaper.

WHO probe team visits Wuhan market at heart of first virus outbreak

A team of WHO experts investigating the origins of COVID-19 on Sunday visited a market in Wuhan where one of the first reported clusters of infections emerged over a year ago.

Monterey County Workforce Development Board to Distribute an Additional $825,000 for Small Business Relief on Behalf of the County Board of Supervisors

Grants of up to $10,000 available for eligible small businesses – Application opens February 8 [PR.com]

DNB Construction Changed Its Office Address

DNB Construction has recently changed its office address. DNB Construction is a reliable roofing company ready to offer its professional roofing services to all present and future clients who want to have a regularly maintained roof that stands out among others in the neighborhood. The news from this respectable roofing company is that it has recently changed the address of its main office. All contact details about DNB [PR.com]

Kelleher + Holland, LLC Attorneys Recognized as Illinois Super Lawyers

Attorneys from Kelleher + Holland, LLC have been selected to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. No more than five percent of lawyers in Illinois are selected by Super Lawyers, and no more than 2.5 percent are selected for Rising Stars. Founding member Andrew Kelleher has been named a Super Lawyer for the third consecutive year, and attorney Laura Dzielski makes her first appearance on the Rising Star [PR.com]

Sean Robinson’s "U Gon’ B Mad" Out Now

Singer's latest single produced by award-winning music producer Doug Sxmpson. [PR.com]

GeoComm Announces Project Management Leadership Promotion

GeoComm is excited to announce the promotion of Christy Hayes, PMP, ENP, to Senior Director of Project Management. Hayes who has worked in the public safety industry for over twenty years. She joined GeoComm in 2010 and began leading the Project Management Team in 2015. Hayes, who has been instrumental in the successful delivery of hundreds of projects nationwide, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) [PR.com]

Manhattan West Asset Management Selects Bob Gold & Associates as Public Relations Agency of Record

Los Angeles-Based Financial Services Firm Taps Nationally Recognized PR Firm to Elevate Comprehensive Investment Solutions [PR.com]

JPII Newman Open House

The JPII Newman Center in Omaha welcomes current and prospective college students and their families to attend an open house on Saturday, February 27 from 11a.m. – 4p.m. The open house will feature tours of their three main spaces: Community areas, the Oratory, and Newman Hall and time for questions and student testimonials. The Newman Center invites anyone looking for a home away from home during their college [PR.com]

TVS Buckboard Network Debuts on WatchYour.TV, Powered by Tulix Platform, with Bonanza, Cimmaron Strip, The Big Valley, The Virginian, Maverick, Wild Wild West and Laredo

The new channel from TVSTelevisionNetwork.com showcases more than 1,000 classic and "lost" Western TV shows from the first 50 years of TV in America. [PR.com]

Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Agent Listing Discount

Agents seeking more Medicare insurance prospects are being offered a special discount from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The Association's online directory of local Medicare insurance agents is the premier connection for consumers seeking Medicare insurance experts in their locality," states Jesse Slome, AAMSI's director. The Association announced a special 21 percent [PR.com]

Texas Trees Foundation, Target and Arbor Day Foundation Host Community Tree Planting Event in Veterans Park

Local tree planting event will result in 50 new trees planted. [PR.com]

Budget-Friendly and Super-Fast: Independent Tech News Site TechRadar Reviews SkyVPN’s Performance

Recently, TechRadar, the largest UK-based consumer technology news and reviews site, which is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation, published a review of SkyVPN, a leading consumer VPN service provider. The review evaluated SkyVPN’s price, streaming service, privacy and encryption, support, speed and experience, and provide guidance for consumers. The author described SkyVPN as a [PR.com]

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Intracoastal Environmental, LLC and the Ambipar Group

IntraCoastal Environmental (ICE) is a leading provider of environmental, industrial, and emergency response services in the Southeastern United States. ICE has two offices in Jacksonville, FL, and Savanah, GA. The principals of ICE attribute their success to a solid framework of proven policies developed over the years and exceptional customer service. “The industry is wrought with operators that will drop [PR.com]

2021 Kicks Off with a New Blend from Balance the Superfood Shot

Organic health and wellness company expands product line and enters energy market. [PR.com]

MRA Celebrates Projects and People "Making a Difference" Celebrated Mining Elites in Africa

Mining Review Africa recognises the leaders and projects truly making a difference in the African mining sector in the latest edition of its annual publication, Mining Elites in Africa 2021. [PR.com]

ezW2 Software Clients Can Get Extended Customer Support on February 1 for Peace of Mind

Extended customer support hours offered on February 1, at no cost for customer’s and small business owners who utilize e2020 ezW2 software. Employers can get details by visiting Halfpricesoft.com. [PR.com]

Skyware PMS and RateTiger Offer Seamlessly Integrated Tech Solutions

Assists hotels in managing operations & online sales effectively. [PR.com]

CS Odessa Announces New Oil and Gas Solution for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

The new Oil and Gas solution includes libraries of vector images and sample drawings to create information graphics that focus on the oil and gas industry. [PR.com]

Plethora to Host an Insightful Webcast "Upskilling 2021: Pharma-Healthcare L&D Game Plan"

Plethora’s upcoming webcast will see Emcure’s L&D Head, Vishal Karad, share his thoughts on the urgency of upskilling in the pharma and healthcare industries. [PR.com]

Sigmoid Launches Multi-Touch Attribution Accelerator for CPG

Enables marketers to continuously measure and optimize marketing tactics at granular levels to improve ROMI. [PR.com]

Kyle Madorin Wins 2021 National Agent of the Year Award

RateMyAgent, an agent review and digital marketing platform for real estate professionals, has announced Kyle Madorin of The Madorin Group at Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Orlando, Florida as a winner of its 2021 Agent of the Year Award. Kyle Madorin ranked 63 out of the top 100 agents in the United States. [PR.com]

SelfStorageInvesting.com Has Announced the Next Live Onsite Self Storage Academy™; The Industry’s Premier Educational Event Will be Held on February 20-22, 2021

The Organizer of The Self Storage Academy™ is Scott Meyers, investor, author, and owner of SelfStorageInvesting.com, along with his team of key industry professionals. The three-day event teaches real estate investors and entrepreneurs how to find, evaluate, finance, purchase, develop and manage Self Storage Facilities Nationwide using real world case studies and analysis. “Since Covid-19 has disrupted live [PR.com]

Number of Linked-Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Grows Reports AALTCI

The number of in-force linked-benefit annuity or life insurance policies has likely surpassed 600,000 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director shares comparative prices for consumers. [PR.com]

Velocity Press to Publish Book on What DJing is Really Like

On 7 May 2021, Velocity Press will publish "Long Relationships: My Incredible Journey From Unknown DJ to Small-time DJ," the first book to detail what DJing is like for the 99% of DJs who never make it big. Written by former DJ/producer Harold Heath, it’s a biographical account of a DJ career defined by a deep love of music and a shallow amount of success. From the days of vinyl, when DJs were often also [PR.com]

Virtual Business Connection Platform M3LinkedTM Announces Franchise Expansion into Chicago

M3Linked CEO Steven Nelick announced today that M3Linked has secured a new franchise in Chicago, IL with serial entrepreneur Darren Schwartz. [PR.com]

New Yorker Electronics Now Distributing Polytron Devices Miniature Power Device Series

Universal Input AC-DC Power Supply provides 1-5 Watts in Single Output, 3kV Isolation in a small 1in x 1in Package. [PR.com]

Daugherty Business Solutions Named a Winner of the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award

Daugherty Business Solutions, a leading advisory services and technology consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Energage has presented them with the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award. Energage is a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. This is the inaugural year for Top Workplaces USA, built on the program’s 14-year history surveying more than 20 million employees [PR.com]

Registration Closing Soon for SMi Group’s 14th Annual Border Security Conference

SMi Group reports: The Border Security conference hosted by SMi Group is taking place virtually in less than two weeks’ time. [PR.com]

Portfolio BI Wins Best Data Management Product at the 2021 HFM US Technology and Service Awards

Portfolio BI, a leading provider of front-to-back solutions for order management, portfolio management, data management, and reporting for the buy-side, today announced that HFM Global recognized Portfolio BI EDM at the US Technology and Service awards as the Best Data Management Solution for the hedge fund sector. “Managing data across many systems is a challenge that touches all funds, large or small. Today firms [PR.com]

Elesa Launch New Ranges of Protective Caps and Plugs

New ex-stock Protective Caps and Plugs from Elesa solve protective problems simply – from cushioning pipe ends to preventing loss of fluids or ingress of foreign matter. They provide tough barriers to match industrial environments from clean workstations to messy outdoor situations – protecting people and equipment against damage. New Elesa caps and plugs are introduced from their NCT, TX and TNX ranges, [PR.com]

United Methodist Communities Promotes Joanne Gambino

Joanne M. Gambino has been promoted to the position of corporate manager of associate services at United Methodist Communities. Ms. Gambino has over 42 years of experience in business management. Learn more. [PR.com]

Junico Kids is Proud to Announce Their Newest Initiative SwapUp

Your kid grew up another size or two. Your wardrobe is getting full with stuff they can't wear & so you need to shop for more. Well, now you can swap the outgrown clothes into ones that fit them, [PR.com]

INSYNC Showcases Integrated B2B eCommerce Solution for Sage 300

An in-depth showcase by INSYNC that discusses everything you need to know about integrated B2B eCommerce Solutions for Sage 300. [PR.com]

Connecting Intelligence (DoorBird & s: stebler)

The prestigious manufacturer s: stebler from Oensingen (Switzerland) and Bird Home Automation from Berlin started a strategic collaboration to combine tradition and innovation of the two companies and create a product solution for the future. [PR.com]

Devart dbForge Studio for Oracle v4.3 and Minitools Now Support CMD Activation

Devart has released the updated dbForge Studio for Oracle and dbForge tools for Oracle. The new versions introduced CMD Activation, improved comparison and synchronization of virtual columns. [PR.com]

MEMXPRO Introduces Power Plus TLC SSD Series

New Power Management SSD designs for AIoT & 5G Deployment. [PR.com]

Sky Ridge Medical Center Now Offers Augmented Reality (AR) Guided Spine Surgery

An augmented reality headset gives surgeons “x-ray vision” during procedures for accurate and personalized implant placement while keeping their eyes on their patients [PR.com]

"While the Kettle Boils": Remarkable Nova Scotian Author Pens Flash Fiction Collection

Unsolicited Press releases new book from Canadian Author. [PR.com]

Kathleen Sacks, Senior Associate, King & Spalding LLP to Speak at FCPA Enforcement Actions and Compliance Guidelines: Recent Trends and Patterns Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kathleen Sacks, Senior Associate, King & Spalding LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “FCPA Enforcement Actions and Compliance Guidelines: Recent Trends and Patterns”. This event is scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (ET). For further details, please visit: [PR.com]

Families in Baltimore See Rise in Incidence of Head Lice Ahead of School Opening Expansion

Even during the turbulent times of COVID-19, when children are less social, the frequency of head lice is on the rise in Baltimore. LiceDoctors projects that the incidence will increase when schools open to more children in February, [PR.com]

CollageVideo.TV Streams Into Third Year Bigger and Better Than Ever

CollageVideo.TV, one of the world’s leading streaming subscription sites for fitness and wellness, roars into its third year of operation with hundreds of hours of new programs featuring dozens of the best fitness instructors…all in one place. Work out whenever you want, wherever you want with an unlimited subscription to CollageVideo.TV for just $9.99 per month. Start with a generous 30-day free trial [PR.com]

Brimrose Technology Research Team Tackles COVID-19 with New DLA Grant

Brimrose Technology’s formidable research team is now focusing its efforts on suppressing the COVID-19 virus as part of a new contract it has received with Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development (DLA). The title of the winning Phase 1 SBIR proposal is “Rapid Viral Pandemic Suppression with Molecular Affinity Development.” Brimrose received the award at a special DLA ceremony known as Collider [PR.com]

President Electronics USA Introduces the "ANDY II FCC" CB Radio

President Electronics, the worldwide leader of CB radios, introduces the launch of their latest version of the popular ANDY AM USA 12/24V CB radio – the “ANDY II FCC.” The ANDY II FCC comes with additional features such as VOX, a USB Port, direct button access to weather channels, Noise Gate and Compander filters, and is Electret or Dynamic Mic compatible. Retail is $89.00 USD. The President brand is [PR.com]

President Electronics USA Introduces the "ADAMS FCC" CB Radio

President Electronics, the worldwide leader of CB radios, introduces their latest CB radio – the “ADAMS FCC.” Compact and modern, the new ADAMS FCC CB radio features a large 7 Color LCD display, PA mode, Key Beep, Roger Beep, Talk Back, Noise Blanker Filter, Programmable Emergency Channel, and is Electret or Dynamic Mic compatible. Retail is $69.95 USD. The President brand is synonymous with advanced [PR.com]

Douglas Szabo Elected Managing Lawyer of Henderson Franklin

The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Douglas Szabo has been elected Managing Lawyer by the firm’s stockholders for a three-year term commencing May 21, 2021. Szabo will succeed Russell Schropp, who has held this position since 2015. “I am very pleased to turn over the reins to a very qualified leader such as Doug, and I look forward to returning to the [PR.com]

Digital Defense, Inc. Technology Integration with LogRhythm Improves Threat Detection and Response Through Risk-Based Prioritization

Frontline Vulnerability Manager and LogRhythm’s NextGen SIEM Platform Help Enterprises and Service Providers ID and Clean Up Infections Early On [PR.com]

Frontier Technology Accepted Onto the Crown Commercial Service’s New Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 (DOS5) Framework

Frontier Technology Limited, a leading IT infrastructure and cloud solutions provider focused on providing data security and management solutions, today announced they have been accepted onto the Crown Commercial Service’s new Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 (DOS5) Framework. The DOS framework is an agreement designed by CCS and Government Digital Service (GDS) to help the public sector buy, design, build and [PR.com]

Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Summit Approaches Exhibit Hall Sellout

Interest in the rescheduled national Medicare Supplement insurance industry conference is resulting in a near sell-out of exhibit booths reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. [PR.com]

ATEN Launches DisplayPort KVMs for Control of Multiple Computers from a Single Seat

Leading KVM Manufacturer Continues to Support Various Industry Needs by Providing Versatile KVM Options [PR.com]

SQUAN Appoints Eric Lord as Northeast Regional Director, Business Development

Bringing Over 15 years of Experience, Eric Will Lead SQUAN’S Ongoing Business Development Initiatives [PR.com]

Video-in-Motion Unlocker SmartTV Now Available for Mercedes-Benz GLC and GLE

The retrofit Video-in-motion unlocker SmartTV from the company Mods4cars is now available for the Mercedes-Benz models GLC and GLE. The SmartTV module can be activated and deactivated by a short key combination on the steering wheel. This enables the passenger to use and operate the TV and DVD system during a drive. [PR.com]

Future Soldier Technology 2021 to Discuss How Night Combat Capabilities and Lethality Can Be Optimised For the Dismounted Soldier

SMi Group reports: The virtual Future Soldier Technology conference, taking place on 9th – 10th March 2021, will feature 3 briefings on lethality, optics and night vision. [PR.com]

Camp Ho Mita Koda Receives $60,000 to Fund Transition Into a Year-Round Facility

The Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a $45,000 Diabetes Grant and a $7,500 District and Club Community Impact Grant from Lions Club International Foundation. An additional $7,500 in local matching funds were raised locally by Lions and community members to contribute to the projects anticipated budget of $60,000. These funds will support the "Embracing the Future" sustainability [PR.com]

David Carleton, Hot Tub Industry Marketing Consultant Publishes "The Book on Internet Marketing for Pool and Spa Dealers"

David Carleton, owner of SpaPoolMarketingSuccess.com and a Hot Tub Dealer Marketing Consultant Publishes Timely Book on Internet Marketing for Hot Tub Dealers, Pool Builders and Sauna Retailers. [PR.com]

Yo!Kart V9.3.0 is Released to Automate Fulfillment Processes in Online Marketplaces - FATbit

The standalone online marketplace solution, Yo!Kart has announced the launch of its latest release V9.3.0. [PR.com]

VirtualMetric Stepped Into a Partnership with OCS Distribution, the Leading Broadline Technology Distributor in Russia

VirtualMetric, an all-in-one monitoring solution, announces a partnership with OCS Distribution, the leading broadline technology distributor in Russia. With OCS’s established presence in Russia combined with VirtualMetric technical expertise companies can better address the growing needs of monitoring on the Russian market. [PR.com]

New Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Product Development and New Director of Product Development Appointed by NewAge(R) Industries

Lawrence Morano and Sean Lynch of NewAge Industries now have new roles within the company. Morano was promoted to Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Product Development; Lynch is now Director of Product Development. Both Lynch and Morano have been with NewAge for several years. The company is a plastic and silicone tubing manufacturer that provides products to a wide and varied market including medical device, [PR.com]

How to Profit from Arizona Tax Sales in 2021, from the Tax Lien Lady

The training officially started Monday, January 25 with the posting of the first of 4 new lessons that will be released each week until February 15. [PR.com]

TEBillion – Business Automation is the Top Investment for High Growth Businesses in 2021

As the year nears to an end, TEBillion forecasts the market trends for the year 2021 and eyes business automation as a key area for businesses to invest in while the whole world is still in the process of eliminating the Coronavirus pandemic. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, governments from all over the world had put strict protocols in place to avoid the further spreading of the virus. Among those protocols include [PR.com]

The "New" Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast Conference Report is Now Available to Download

SMi Reports: Hear key Sessions from Amgen, BSI, FDA, Biogen, Takeda, Janssen, Merck, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and many more. [PR.com]

Boston Landscaping Company Unveils New Website Design

Jean Brooks Landscapes, a Boston landscaping company, recently unveiled their new website. The new website features an updated user experience and improved ease of navigation for clients to enjoy. [PR.com]

Top Agent Magazine Cover Story Goes to Somer Padilla with The Somerlyn Group

Somer Padilla, a greater Houston area real estate agent and founder of The Somerlyn Group, was featured in the Texas edition of Top Agent Magazine in January 2021. Along with exceptional client service, Somer Padilla sets the bar for delivering incredible marketing and stunning online listing presentations with her in-house branding and media department. Somer prides herself on her comprehensive real estate knowledge and [PR.com]

Motivational Trap Artist EnergyGod Announces New Album Drop in Late February

EnergyGod, AKA Brandon Thaxton, is preparing to release “Trap Motivation,” a new album with songs that address busting out of the “trap” that holds marginalized people down. The album was born out of a burst of COVID-19 fueled creativity and inspiration, when Thaxton said he “lost his mind and recorded it.” [PR.com]

NASA Selects University of California, San Diego Team Along with M4 Engineering Inc. for Its University Leadership Initiative (ULI)

M4 Engineering Inc., a leading Aerospace Engineering firm in the field of conceptual aircraft design, analysis and development, selected with UCSD team to assist NASA with aeronautical research through NASA’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI). ULI gives the academic community an opportunity to support NASA’s research goals and provides students with valuable experience solving real-world challenges. [PR.com]

Nick Herle’s Heli Aviation Offers Disaster Relief and Powerline Inspections

The chief pilot and founder of Heli Aviation has helped aid many crisis zones with their helicopter services. [PR.com]

Alpine plants at risk of extinction following disappearing glaciers

Beyond the ski slopes, one of the most iconic symbols of the Alps are the alpine flowers. These plants are not only beautiful—they are also used in liqueurs and medicines, and they form the foundation of the local food chains. But a recent study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution shows that, although plant diversity may initially increase with glacier retreat, many of these species may soon become endangered.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-alpine-extinction-glaciers.html

Alpine plants at risk of extinction following disappearing glaciers

Beyond the ski slopes, one of the most iconic symbols of the Alps are the alpine flowers. These plants are not only beautiful—they are also used in liqueurs and medicines, and they form the foundation of the local food chains. But a recent study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution shows that, although plant diversity may initially increase with glacier retreat, many of these species may soon become endangered.

Sickle cell target could treat COVID

Scientists have found a way to lower stroke risk in sickle cell patients that opens a gateway of potential treatments for inflammation and clotting stemming from conditions such as COVID-19. For the first time, they investigated the use of immune cell proteins as an anti-inflammatory treatment to reduce blood clotting in people with sickle cell disease.

Vicki Olson Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group

Realtor Vicki Olson Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Riverview, Florida, Office. [PR.com]

Jordan Chancey Earns Advanced Realtor Designation

Jordan Chancey of RE/MAX Alliance Group Named Seller Representative Specialist (SRS). [PR.com]

Private Placement Markets - Steve Muehler to Open “Mule Hair Bail Bonds” in February of 2021

Steve Muehler, Founder and President of Private Placement Markets, announced that he is opening “Mule Hair Bail Bonds” in Los Angeles in February of 2021. [PR.com]

The Ohio State University to Offer a Virtual Corrosion Short Course Spring 2021

Gamry is excited to announce the annual Corrosion Short Course this year will be a Virtual Event offered by The Ohio State University and is scheduled for May 3-7, 2021. [PR.com]

Tampa Bay Author Publishes a New Book Entitled, "Free to Be Healed"

Author, Cynthia K. Inniss publishes her eighth book. Cynthia is a Christian themed writer who focuses on the practical application of the word of God to enable and empower her readers. According to Cynthia, this book explores the potential that is resident in each of us to be healed spiritually, mentally and physically. [PR.com]

Super Brush® Experiences Tremendous Growth in the Foam Swab Market

Super Brush is expanding is manufacturing plant and its personnel to meet the demands of their customers. [PR.com]

MedAware Systems Launches Event Surveillance for Drug Eluting Stents

MedAware Systems’ Science of Health Informatics (SOHInfo) is offering a comprehensive surveillance service for drug eluting stents. The service reports events from leading regulatory databases along with published articles in the medical literature. SOHInfo Surveillance continuously extracts and organizes reported events, device problems, patient problems and report sources to provide unprecedented intelligence on [PR.com]

MTS Management Group's Christian Artist HeIsTheArtist Releases New EDM Instrumental

MTS' HeIsTheArtist takes a left turn from the success of his “Roots” EP with an instrumental dance track with a middle eastern vibe. [PR.com]

Very Important Relationships, Inc. Announces Program to Help Bloggers Podcast Hosts and Influences Generate a New Stream of Monetization

Very Important Relationships, Inc. (VIR), http://myvir.com, one of the nation’s premier developers of Internet CashBack Rewards Shopping Malls announces the creation of an easy method for bloggers, podcast hosts, and social media influencers to generate a new channel of monetization from their followers by having their own CashBack Rewards Mall. Rakuten Rewards has become a mega-giant in the B2C CashBack Mall [PR.com]

GeoComm Maps: Visualizing Public Safety Location Intelligence®

GeoComm is excited to announce the general availability of GeoComm Maps, a highly available, secure, cloud-native mapping application purpose built to enable users to leverage GeoComm’s Public Safety Location Intelligence® Platform. GeoComm maps provide public safety agencies the ability to deliver the right location data to the right user at the right time. GeoComm Maps, built in AWS GovCloud and utilizing the [PR.com]

Pulte Homes Unveils Winslow at Brookstone in Acworth, GA

National Homebuilder Showcases Farmhouse-Inspired Homes Ideal for Families at All Stages of Life Within Cobb County’s Highly Rated Allatoona High School District [PR.com]

New Yorker Electronics to Distribute New Vishay Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors

New Vishay Vitramon MLCCs with Lead-Bearing Finish Termination Offer Tin Whisker Mitigation and Automotive Grade Reliability for Aerospace Applications [PR.com]

2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Paid Claim Payments Rise Reports AALTCI

In 2020 the nation's long-term care insurance companies paid out a record $11.6 Billion in claim benefits, according to data reported by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. [PR.com]

Chaumette Plans Special Features for Valentine’s Day Weekend

Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is announcing their plans to add special features to their dinner menu at the Grapevine Grill from Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 14. Indoor dining, along with enclosed patio seating with heaters, will be available. All staff and guests are required to social distance and wear masks on the grounds. In addition to Chaumette’s restaurant menu, special features will include [PR.com]

TBSC’s Smarter SaaS Now Available on Microsoft AppSource

The Business Software Centre (TBSC) today announced the availability of Smarter SaaS on Microsoft AppSource, an online cloud marketplace providing tailored line-of-business solutions. Smarter SaaS enables usage optimisation of Microsoft 365 applications through subscription recycling, usage building, training suggestions, and benchmarking whilst ensuring your business remains compliant with your Microsoft 365 licensing [PR.com]

PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS Introduces Zero Contact Queue Management

Wait your turn safely [PR.com]

For Better Business Management, Invest in BMS Link’s Drapes Blinds Software.

In today’s competitive world, the demand for the best Business Management Software solutions is very high. Many business companies are investing in various software solutions to handle their business activities. Among many software solutions, BMS Link’s Drapes Blinds Software is very used by many enterprises of Shades, Blinds, and Shutter industry. Offered by BMS Link, the Drapes Blinds Software online makes [PR.com]

Voters perceive political candidates with a disability as qualified for elected office

Worldwide, over one billion people live with a disability. Historically, they have been discriminated against and stigmatized by society. To improve their rights, they should be included in political decision-making, yet there is a lack of political representatives who are known to have a disability. This under-representation may be due to several factors, including how voters perceive a political candidate with a disability. However, a new study published in Frontiers in Political Science, found for the first time that voters do not apply negative stereotypes when evaluating candidates with a disability. Rather, voters tend to perceive candidates with a disability as capable, honest, and caring.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-voters-political-candidates-disability-elected.html

Voters perceive political candidates with a disability as qualified for elected office

Worldwide, over one billion people live with a disability. Historically, they have been discriminated against and stigmatized by society. To improve their rights, they should be included in political decision-making, yet there is a lack of political representatives who are known to have a disability. This under-representation may be due to several factors, including how voters perceive a political candidate with a disability. However, a new study published in Frontiers in Political Science, found for the first time that voters do not apply negative stereotypes when evaluating candidates with a disability. Rather, voters tend to perceive candidates with a disability as capable, honest, and caring.

One in three adults report anxiety, depression related to COVID-19

One in three adults, particularly women, younger adults and those of lower socioeconomic status, are experiencing psychological distress related to COVID-19, researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, reported in the journal PLOS ONE.

Support for self isolation must be a top priority, say experts

Helping people to self isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 must now be a top priority for the UK government, argue experts in The BMJ today.

Legal cannabis stores linked to fewer opioid deaths in the United States

Access to legal cannabis stores is associated with a reduction in opioid related deaths in the United States, particularly those linked to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

Q&A: Stretching your hamstring

I am a very active person. I visit the gym and run regularly. Although I have been able to avoid any major injuries, I find myself constantly stretching my hamstrings. It seems no matter how flexible I get, they still feel tight. What else can I do?

Study shows pandemic stress affects how parents feed their children

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected the lives of families everywhere. Household routines have changed, with families forced to spend more time than usual at home. School-aged children may have to prepare their own snacks and meals in between virtual classes, and parents might have less time to cook family meals because of their work-from-home schedules. Also, some parents have lost income, reducing family food budgets and changing the ability to afford healthy foods.

Researchers quantify 'pandemic fatigue'

Anecdotal evidence of "pandemic fatigue"—defined by the World Health Organization as "a lack of motivation to follow recommended COVID-19 protection behaviors"—has been reported and shared almost as long as physical distancing guidelines have been around to fight the spread of the disease. Now, a research team, including a Johns Hopkins medical student, has the data to prove it.

Study profiles immune cells fighting COVID-19, may help guide next-gen vaccine development

Even as the first vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are being distributed, scientists and clinicians around the world have remained steadfast in their efforts to better understand how the human immune system responds to the virus and protects people against it. Now, a research team—led by Johns Hopkins Medicine and in collaboration with ImmunoScape, a U.S.-Singapore biotechnology company—has published one of the most comprehensive characterizations to date of a critical contributor to that protection: the response of immune system cells called T lymphocytes (more commonly known as T cells) in people who have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Commuting patterns could explain higher incidence of COVID-19 in Black Americans

The disproportionately high COVID-19 infection rates observed in Black Americans could be linked to their daily commuting patterns, according to a new study published today in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface.

Researchers develop virus-based treatment platform to fight pancreatic cancer

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and Zhengzhou University have developed a powerful therapeutic platform that uses a modified virus for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. By using the virus in combination with other drugs, the treatment significantly extended survival in preclinical models of pancreatic cancer.

Trying to beat a coke habit with cannabis? Not so fast!

Taking cannabidiol, a chemical in the cannabis sativa plant, isn't an effective way to reduce your dependence on cocaine, researchers at the CHUM Research Centre find.

Life-threatening complications during pregnancy: greater long-term risk of death

A research team from the CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM) has shown that women who have had serious complications during pregnancy are twice as likely to die up to three decades later.

World's largest opinion survey on climate change: Majority call for wide-ranging action

The results of the Peoples' Climate Vote, the world's biggest ever survey of public opinion on climate change are published today. Covering 50 countries with over half of the world's population, the survey includes over half a million people under the age of 18, a key constituency on climate change that is typically unable to vote yet in regular elections. 

NY Merchant Capital 2020 Q4 Earnings Report

NY Merchant Capital released their fourth quarter earnings to end of 2020. It was a positive year for NY Merchant Capital despite the global pandemic and turbulent markets, NY Merchant Capital were held strong due to a number of shroud investment vehicles, predominantly it was their water fund leading the way. Net Revenue $1.67 Billion Net Earnings $819.32Million Average ROI 17% Net revenues were $1.67 Billion for the [PR.com]

West Coast Self-Storage Installs Solar Panels at Its Daly City Storage Facility

West Coast Self-Storage Daly City recently completed installation of solar panels on the roof of its storage facility at 1001 E Market St, Daly City, CA. Sandbar Solar & Electric of Santa Cruz, CA was the installer on the project, which constitutes 284 individual panels made by LONGi, one of the leading makers of solar panels in the world. Each panel will produce 380 watts for a total of 107.9 kW DC output. This [PR.com]

Dr. Caren Weiner, DC Opens Complete Chiropractic and Spine Center Amid the COVID-19 Global Pandemic

Dr. Caren Weiner, opened her practice at 308 W Callowhill Street in Perkasie, Pennsylvania during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has seen first-hand the demand for preventative health support increase amid COVID-19. Recognizing the desperate need for her services during this time, she realized that people were having trouble finding affordable treatment and a place where they feel safe receiving treatment. Dr. Caren adapted [PR.com]

Multimedia Care Health Checkpoint Introduces On-Demand Customization Capabilities

International technology company Multimedia Care introduces on-demand digital customization processes to enhance Health Checkpoint user experience. [PR.com]

Greenshine New Energy Lands Media Attention in Two Solar Pathway Lighting Projects

The solar LED lighting leader is proud to deliver cost-effective, green energy lighting for pathways. [PR.com]

Henderson Franklin Elects Kyle Dudek Stockholder

The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Kyle Dudek has been elected a stockholder. He joined the firm in October 2016 and is a member of the Tort & Insurance Litigation department. Dudek also serves on the firm’s Marketing Committee. “I am excited at the opportunity to spend my career with such a great group of attorneys and colleagues. [PR.com]

Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation for the APA Adoption Center

Saint Louis Closet Co. is planning to donate a portion of their February sales to the APA Adoption Center (APA) through Closets for a Cause. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education, and creating programs beneficial to the human/animal bond. Each year, they help over 10,000 pets and 15,000 individuals. “Despite the need to innovate and adapt through [PR.com]

Animation Stars, Candyman, Third "Last Fan Standing" Added to Wizard World Virtual Experiences; Free Video Q&A Streamed Live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook

Fans Can Purchase Live Video Chats, Recorded Videos, Signed Photos During Events, Accessible Via Dedicated Website, Social Platforms for Fans Across the Globe [PR.com]

Shari Costantini of Avant Healthcare Professionals Honored with 2021 Women Who Mean Business Award

Avant Healthcare Professionals today announced that Shari Costantini, its founder and CEO, has been named an honoree in the 23rd Annual Women Who Mean Business Awards. This recognition from the Orlando Business Journal focuses on women in business and celebrates business owners, executives and professionals of all ages in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia and Brevard counties. “Shari does a great job of [PR.com]

MTS' Finnish Singer-Songwriter Tom Tikka Releases New EP "That's What Winston Churchill Said"

MTS singer-songwriter from Finland has released a 6-song collection featuring 3 older songs and 3 newly written ones, including first single, “Jaded Mind.” [PR.com]

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to Speak at Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe 2021

SMi Group reports: A senior representative from the NSPA is confirmed to speak at the virtual Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference in March. [PR.com]

ZealousWeb’s Magento Meet Experience - Learning, Sharing, and Growing

Innovation is the key to creating marvels. Gathering a community of like-minded people with a common interest has historically resulted in lucrative business ideas. Magento Meet one such community-powered event that happens across the globe to pamper, enlighten, and set visions for each of its developers' future. In 2020, two of its very significant meets happened in Singapore and Brazil, where the community had [PR.com]

MTS Management Group's Savannah Releases Lyric Video "Terror In Disguise"

MTS' Nebraska native and Nashville resident has released the lyric video for her #1 international iTunes hit. It’s the follow up to her debut hit, “We Are Us.” [PR.com]

Midas Construction Creates Innovative Solutions During Pandemic

Midas' AC Hotel St. Louis-Central West End is the area's first hospitality project in nearly 20 years. [PR.com]

Not everyone has equal access to crucial information that can stop the spread of COVID-19

Stopping the spread of COVID-19 is difficult enough. It's even more complicated and confusing when information and resources provided by governments are largely inaccessible to a variety of disabled populations. A newly-published global survey of national health authority websites in nearly 200 countries has directly quantified COVID-19 information accessibility.

Consumer Investing Platform Invezz Rebrands Website as Part of Expansion Plans

As part of the platform’s planned expansion in 2021, Invezz has recently undergone a complete redesign of its website, invezz.com. The new design introduces a cleaner layout, and host of new navigation features to make it easier than ever for people to access information and reach their financial goals. [PR.com]

Hyundai Motor's Q4 net profit jumps 78 percent

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor defied the coronavirus pandemic to post a surprise 78 percent surge in fourth-quarter profits Tuesday, as robust domestic sales offset weak overseas demand.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-hyundai-motor-q4-net-profit.html

Lion cub Simba born in Singapore via artificial insemination

The Singapore Zoo has welcomed a lion cub named Simba to its animal kingdom following artificial insemination that officials said Tuesday was a first for the city-state.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-lion-cub-simba-born-singapore.html

How did Florida fail to respond to a coral disease epizootic and what's to follow?

By 2020, massive losses of large populations of corals have been observed throughout Florida and into the greater Caribbean basin. Taking into account the high mortality and the large number of susceptible species affected, this is likely the most lethal case of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) ever recorded in modern history.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-florida-coral-disease-epizootic.html

Study sheds new light on the behaviour of the giant carnivorous dinosaur Spinosaurus

New research from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Maryland, has reignited the debate around the behavior of the giant dinosaur Spinosaurus.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-behaviour-giant-carnivorous-dinosaur-spinosaurus.html

NY Merchant Capital - Alternative Investments Seminar Rescheduled for August

NY Merchant Capital announced today that their March scheduled alternative investment seminar in Singapore will have to be pushed back to August due to ongoing battles around the world with the coronavirus. Speaking on behalf of NY Merchant Capital, CEO Christopher Stewart released the following statement: "We have been looking forward to this one since it was announced back in September, of course when we set bout [PR.com]

Dr. Stevie Dawn, Motivational Speaker and Coach Focused on Helping People Unleash Unstoppable Success in Their Lives to Appear on GOLDen Sessions with doc.PEACE

Motivational Speaker and coach, Dr. Stevie Dawn to be featured on GOLDen Sessions with doc.PEACE on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 at 12 PM PST. GOLDen Sessions is weekly program inside Impact Speakers Connect, an inclusive group created by doc.PEACE for transformation seekers and high-achievers to make success inevitable. [PR.com]

12 Year Old Junior High Student Launches Real Life, a Mission-Driven Clothing Line

Real Life, a mission-driven clothing line created by 12-year old Santa Barbara junior high student, recently opened its online store offering hoodies and tees. Each item has a design that supports a cause, with a portion of each sale going to a nonprofit partner. [PR.com]

Mitchell Metal Products Signs on with Capital ePay Payment Gateway

Mitchell Metal Products, global metal products supplier signs on with Capital ePay, to process all website and in-house credit card payments. [PR.com]

Dierbergs' Campaign Raises More Than $118,000 for Operation Food Search

Annual holiday program assists local families experiencing food insecurity. [PR.com]

Comedian Evan Wecksell Releases “The Covid Cure” Song and Video

Evan Wecksell stays home to release new COVID-19 comedy song that features wife, son and a whole lot of stock footage. [PR.com]

Sardina Systems Offers Free Cloud Migration to FishOS OpenStack & Kubernetes to Any vScaler System Down Customer

Free cloud migration to FishOS OpenStack & Kubernetes to any vScaler customer. [PR.com]

HostGoi Wins the Top 10 Shared Hosting 2021 Award by HostAdvice

HostGoi, the leading web hosting company based in India, has been awarded as the Top 10 Shared Hosting 2021 by HostAdvice. HostAdvice analyzes medium and large web hosting companies every year and this is another great achievement for HostGoi in being committed to offering customers globally the best-in-class shared hosting services. The Top 10 Shared Hosting 2021 is awarded to the web hosting companies listed in the [PR.com]

Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Celebrated as a Top 100 Lawyer for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide

Mark A. Chertok, Esq. of New York, New York has been recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer for two consecutive years, 2020 and now for 2021, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. With over 40 years’ experience and over 35 years’ with his current firm, Mark A. Chertok, Esq. serves as a Senior Partner for [PR.com]

From the Barrio Foundation, eFuse to Provide Gaming Scholarship in Dr. Renteria’s Name

"Gaming scholarship to be awarded in Dr. Robert Renteria's name." - Fran Briggs, Publicist to Dr. Renteria [PR.com]

All Clear Dryer Vent Cleaning of KC Earns 2020 Angie’s List Super Service Award

All Clear Dryer Vent Cleaning is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in 2020. “Despite the enormous challenges facing our service pros throughout 2020, our Angie’s List Super Service Award winners [PR.com]

AdvisorVault Helps Small FINRA Firms Make the Cloud 17a-4 Compliant

AdvisorVault, the only D3P created specifically for small FINRA firms includes all the features to make the cloud 17a-4 compliant. By Allan Lonz, President of AdvisorVault. [PR.com]

Atlanta-Based Hip Hop and Rap Artist Taz Forte Has Released the EP "Home Team"

Atlanta-based Hip Hop and Rap artist Taz Forte is expecting his EP, “Home Team” to be on all platforms soon. This tape aims to have listeners on cloud nine; after enjoying a series of big hits, Taz Forte is continuing the momentum with one victorious run after another, and “Home Team” isn’t the end. “Home Team” consists of seven tracks and listeners can enjoy a selection of [PR.com]

Luggage Free Announces Partnership with Aman Resorts

As part of an ongoing effort to instill safety and confidence when traveling, Luggage Free is proud to announce its recent partnership with Aman, a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. Luggage Free’s global luggage shipping will streamline the journey to any Aman property thereby minimizing time spent at the airport. From the secluded palm-fringed villas in Bali to the mountainous wilderness of Jackson Hole in [PR.com]

New Study Shows That Dell EMC PowerEdge Configuration Services Can Save Time for IT Admins Deploying PowerEdge Servers

In Principled Technologies hands-on testing, Dell EMC PowerEdge Configuration Services saved 1 hour and 16 minutes of hands-on deployment time for a single server and could save 127 hours for 100 servers. [PR.com]

TimeLinx Project and Service Management Platform Are Added to the Sage Global Marketplace

TimeLinx, an industry leading project and service management software platform designed for the mid-market, today announced it has been added to Sage’s prestigious Global ISV Marketplace and allows access to their more than 2,000,000 global customers. [PR.com]

Inequality in medieval Cambridge was 'recorded on the bones' of its residents

Social inequality was "recorded on the bones" of Cambridge's medieval residents, according to a new study of hundreds of human remains excavated from three very different burial sites within the historic city centre.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-inequality-medieval-cambridge-bones-residents.html

Aircraft could cut emissions by better surfing the wind

Airlines could save fuel and reduce emissions on transatlantic flights by hitching a better ride on the jet stream, new research has shown.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-aircraft-emissions-surfing.html

Researchers guide a single ion through a Bose-Einstein condensate

Transport processes are ubiquitous in nature, but still raise many questions. The research team around Florian Meinert from the Fifth Institute of Physics at the University of Stuttgart has now developed a new method to observe a single charged particle on its path through a dense cloud of ultracold atoms. The results were published in Physical Review Letters and are further reported in a Viewpoint column in the journal Physics.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-ion-bose-einstein-condensate.html

Autofocusing of microscopy images using deep learning

Optical microscopes are frequently used in biomedical sciences to reveal fine features of a specimen, such as human tissue samples and cells, forming the backbone of pathological imaging for disease diagnosis. One of the most critical steps in microscopic imaging is autofocusing so that different parts of a sample can be rapidly imaged all in focus, featuring various details at a resolution that is smaller than one millionth of a meter. Manual focusing of these microscope images by an expert is impractical, especially for rapid imaging of a large number of specimens, such as in a pathology laboratory that processes hundreds of patient samples every day.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-autofocusing-microscopy-images-deep.html

A software platform for 'smart' video tracking

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel software platform from which apps and algorithms can intelligently track and analyze video feeds from cameras spread across cities. Such analysis is not only useful for tracking missing persons or objects, but also for "smart city" initiatives such as automated traffic control.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-software-platform-smart-video-tracking.html

Scientists identify the most effective scenario for nuclear energy in Russia through 2100

Currently, there is a rapid, fundamental transformation of energy systems with new technologies developing at an accelerated pace. It is clear that nuclear energy will be part of the global energy mix for decades to come, but its share and growth rate will depend on a number of factors, such as the speed of innovation in nuclear technology, energy policies and funding mechanisms. Many scenarios based on specific targets predict the growth of the nuclear power sector, as it can solve the problem of energy supply over a long period.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-scientists-effective-scenario-nuclear-energy.html

Physicists build unique antennas that improve MRI quality and safety

Scanners applied in research use not just one antenna that emits and receives the signal, but several of them, which can cause severe burns to inner tissues and organs. Thus, researchers are forced to power scanners with less voltage, which negatively affects the quality of their studies. Now, ITMO physicists, together with their colleagues from the M-Cube consortium, have created the first ever leaky-wave antennas for MRI scanners. The device can conduct body organ diagnostics without risks for patient health while also raising the quality of images acquired in research scanners.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-physicists-unique-antennas-mri-quality.html

Physicists succeed in filming phase transition with extremely high spatial and temporal resolution

Laser beams can be used to change the properties of materials in an extremely precise way. This principle is already widely used in technologies such as rewritable DVDs. However, the underlying processes generally take place at such unimaginably fast speeds and at such a small scale that they have so far eluded direct observation. Researchers at the University of Göttingen and the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen have now managed to film, for the first time, the laser transformation of a crystal structure with nanometre resolution and in slow motion in an electron microscope. The results have been published in the journal Science.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-physicists-phase-transition-extremely-high.html

Efficient solid-state depolymerization of waste PET

Plastic pollution has become one of the most complex environmental issues, especially in the context of increasing production and demand for plastic materials. While innovations in polymer chemistry have radically changed our lives in the mid-20th century, the outstanding properties of plastics such as durability, chemical stability, strength and many other characteristics pose a serious problem for recycling such materials.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-efficient-solid-state-depolymerization-pet.html

New skull of tube-crested dinosaur reveals evolution of bizarre crest

The first new skull discovered in nearly a century from a rare species of the iconic, tube-crested dinosaur Parasaurolophus was announced today in the journal PeerJ. The exquisite preservation of the skull, especially the bizarre tube-shaped nasal passage, finally revealed the structure of the crest after decades of disagreement.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-skull-tube-crested-dinosaur-reveals-evolution.html

Nuclear war could trigger big El Nino and decrease seafood

A nuclear war could trigger an unprecedented El Niño-like warming episode in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, slashing algal populations by 40 percent and likely lowering the fish catch, according to a Rutgers-led study.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-nuclear-war-trigger-big-el.html

Nanomedicine's 'crown' is ready for its close up

An international team of researchers led by Michigan State University's Morteza Mahmoudi has developed a new method to better understand how nanomedicines—emerging diagnostics and therapies that are very small yet very intricate—interact with patients' biomolecules.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-nanomedicine-crown-ready.html

Microbes fuelled by wind-blown mineral dust melt the Greenland ice sheet

Scientists have identified a key nutrient source used by algae living on melting ice surfaces linked to rising sea levels.The Greenland ice sheet—the second largest ice body in the world after the Antarctic ice sheet—covers almost 80% of the surface of Greenland. Over the last 25 years, surface melting and water runoff from the ice sheet has increased by about 40%.The international research team, led by the University of Leeds, analysed samples from the southwestern margin on Greenland's 1.7 million km2 ice sheet over two years.They discovered that phosphorus containing minerals may be driving ever-larger algal blooms on the Greenland Ice Sheet. As the algal blooms grow they darken the ice surface, decreasing albedo—the ability to reflect sunlight. The blooms cause increased melting thus contributing to higher sea levels. In particular, a band of low-albedo ice, known as the Dark Zone, has developed along the western margin of the massive ice sheet.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-microbes-fuelled-wind-blown-mineral-greenland.html

XTIVIA Partners with Leading PostgreSQL Contributor, EDB

XTIVIA, Inc. announced today its new partnership with EDB, an industry leader in PostgreSQL services and the largest dedicated provider of PostgreSQL Products and Solutions worldwide. As a long-time provider of PostgreSQL database administration services, XTIVIA’s partnership with EDB opens the door to new opportunities in PostgreSQL optimization and supplementary services like training, enterprise strategy and [PR.com]

Honda Federal Credit Union Partners with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Financial Wellness Platform to Its Nearly 70,000 Members

Honda Federal Credit Union will integrate iGrad's interactive Enrich financial wellness platform into offering for all credit union members. [PR.com]

Global ice loss increases at record rate

The rate at which ice is disappearing across the planet is speeding up, according to new research.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-global-ice-loss.html

Texas coast uses Christmas trees to rebuild storm-ravaged dunes

Toni Capretta stands on a patch of Texas's Gulf coast where just seven months earlier the dunes were nearly her height. Now they are gone.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-texas-coast-christmas-trees-rebuild.html

US leading race in artificial intelligence, China rising: survey

The United States is leading rivals in development and use of artificial intelligence while China is rising quickly and European Union is lagging, a research report showed Monday.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-artificial-intelligence-china-survey.html

SpaceX rocket deploys record-setting cargo

SpaceX on Sunday launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a record number of satellites on board, the private space company said.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-spacex-rocket-deploys-record-setting-cargo.html

Russian hack of US agencies exposed supply chain weaknesses

The elite Russian hackers who gained access to computer systems of federal agencies last year didn't bother trying to break one by one into the networks of each department.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-russian-hack-agencies-exposed-chain.html

Women influenced coevolution of dogs and humans

Man's best friend might actually belong to a woman.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-women-coevolution-dogs-humans.html

Study demonstrates interconnectedness of Arctic and North Pacific on multimillennial timescales

Arctic sea ice is rapidly diminishing due to global warming, and scientists have found that sea ice dynamics have a big impact on circulation and precipitation patterns in Arctic Alaska, which lies at a climatological crossroads between the Arctic and North Pacific Oceans. Recent studies—most of which focus on current trends in the region and on what will happen in the future—have shown that circulation patterns in the Arctic and North Pacific Oceans influence one another.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-interconnectedness-arctic-north-pacific-multimillennial.html

Silicon Review Nominates Brio Benefits to Its "30 Fastest Growing Private Companies to Watch" List

Silicon Review nominates this fast-growing, out-of-the-box thinking employee benefits provider, Brio Benefits Consulting, to its "30 Fastest-Growing Private Companies to Watch" list. [PR.com]

Medicare Supplement Association Sets 2021 Conference Hashtag

The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) has filed a Hashtag for those looking to follow news regarding the 2021 National Medicare Supplement insurance industry conference. "There is growing excitement for an actual in-person conference where the nation's top companies and insurance professionals can meet and network," states Jesse Slome, AAMSI's director. The national Medigap industry [PR.com]

Dr. Richard Konteh Envision a Sustainable and Innovative Education System in Sierra Leone

Building a sustainable and innovative education system is critical in providing quality education for poverty reduction, fostering human capital, and building a more peaceful and prosperous future for the entire country. [PR.com]

New Yorker Electronics Distributes Advanced Interface High Voltage Power Supplies

Dean Technology’s Two New HVPSI Regulated, Adjustable Power Units Supply 125 to 6,000V, 4 to 30W. [PR.com]

Pandemic boosts variety of video games

You're stuck in lockdown but that doesn't mean you can't visit a tropical island, a space station or have games night with your friends—certain video games have filled the need of the world's confined for a bit of distraction, adventure and socialising and achieved unexpected success during the pandemic.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-pandemic-boosts-variety-video-games.html

Miami's successful pitch to tech firms: How can we help?

The city of Miami, with a growing reputation as a financial services center enhanced by its balmy climate and low taxes, is now making a concerted and increasingly successful push to attract hi-tech firms from Silicon Valley and New York.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-miami-successful-pitch-tech-firms.html

Czech trainers teach dogs to sniff out COVID

In a dog training centre built inside a shipping container located in a Czech mountain village, Renda, Cap and Laky are being put to the test.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-czech-trainers-dogs-covid.html

Switzerland's timeless art mechanics embraces 3-D future

In his snow-bound workshop, Swiss master Francois Junod's moving mechanical artworks whir into action: birds whistle, historical luminaries write poetry—traditional craftsmanship newly recognised as being among the world's cultural heritage.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-switzerland-timeless-art-mechanics-embraces.html

Chileans receive mistaken tsunami warning following Antarctic quake

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Saturday off the coast of Antarctica triggered a tsunami warning but panic ensued when a message to abandon coastal areas was sent to a large number of Chileans, some of whom experienced a separate, less dangerous temblor.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-chileans-mistaken-tsunami-antarctic-quake.html

Tesla sues former employee for allegedly stealing 26,000 confidential files

Tesla has sued a former employee for allegedly stealing about 26,000 confidential files in his first week of working at the company, according to a court filing seen by AFP.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-tesla-sues-employee-allegedly-confidential.html

Argus Broker Affiliates Announce Sale of Alabama Self Storage Facility

Bill Barnhill, CCIM, and Stuart P. LaGroue, Sr., the Argus Self Storage Advisors for the Gulf Coast region, negotiated and facilitated the sale of a CubeSmart managed facility (privately owned) in Huntsville, AL. The Class “A” asset is located at 11580 Memorial Parkway SW and consisted of 86,825 rentable square feet. The property has a total of 677 units which include non climate, climate control and boat [PR.com]

Adam's Attic's Releases Single "We Are"

The Southern California based pop/rock band, Adam's Attic, releases their new single "We Are" on Friday, Jan. 22. The band unveiled their new album cover artwork via social media on Jan. 2. Of the anthem, Joe Henry, Adam's Attic's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, said, "With the civil unrest, organizations, companies, and people are longing for unification. As a unified front, we can rise against the [PR.com]

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Scott, Singleton, Fincher & Company, PC and Park Associates, PLLC

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the transaction between Scott, Singleton, Fincher & Company and Park Associates, PLLC. Scott, Singleton, Fincher & Company, PC is a public accounting firm that provides audit, review, taxation, and compilation services. It serves a variety of clients, including businesses and individuals but specializes in providing auditing services for nonprofit and [PR.com]

"Rocket-Boosting" Skills for Jobs White Paper Praised by eCom Scotland

Linda Steedman, Chairman of the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, has broadly welcomed the publication of the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper. The White Paper, published on 21st January, aims to transform post-16 education and training, boost skills and get more people into work. It enshrines the Prime Minister’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, setting out a blueprint for a [PR.com]

Preliminary Attendee List Released Ahead of Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Technology 2021 Conference

SMi Group Reports: With less than two weeks to go, the preliminary attendee has been released for the virtual Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Technology Conference [PR.com]

DIRAK-SNAP-Technology from FDB – A Simple, Secure Alternative Approach to Installation of Panel Hardware

DIRAK-SNAP-Technology (DST) from FDB Panel Fittings offers easily made high-strength panel connections, without the use of any tools, so that specialist panel builders can create the perfect solution, simply and securely in seconds. [PR.com]

ezPaycheck Payroll Software Offers Support on Feb. 1, 2021 for W2 and W3 Form Processing

Halfpricesoft.com offers ezPaycheck 2021 business payroll software customers extended customer support for processing W2 and W3 forms Feb. 1, 2021. Download and test it at no obligation by visiting halfpricesoft.com. [PR.com]

Virtual Recruitment Gains Credibility with uLearn's Online Assessment Platform

To address the unpredictability in online recruitment processes, uLearn has now made its popular test-management technology available for corporate hiring. uLearn’s online assessment platform - which is already enabling universities and remote learning providers to maintain integrity and student privacy in online tests - will now also help companies to conduct talent assessments with greater ease and efficacy. [PR.com]

InspirationWear Expands Unique Line with New Yoga Wear Collection

After their January website launch, the uplifting NY-based fashion brand’s site already includes over 20 new pieces in the “Yoga” collection. [PR.com]

Oregon Hospice Gives Tips for Talking to Children About Death

Harbor Light Hospice, an Oregon Hospice Agency, recently released a blog that provides tips for talking to children about death. The new blog focuses on explaining how to approach this difficult process. [PR.com]

Sarinia Feinman Appointed President-Elect of Montgomery Bar Association

Sarinia M. Feinman, a family law attorney from Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman, has taken on a new role as President-Elect of the Montgomery Bar Association (MBA). [PR.com]

Dynamic Healthcare Systems Announces Integration of Electronic Health Records with Its Provider Analytics Risk Solution

The improvement of capture rates of diagnosis and quality measures underscores Dynamic’s point of care integration. [PR.com]

Hot Tubs Steamboat Springs, Caldera Spa Dealer Publishes Guide: “Stick to Your Diet and Reduce Stress”

Spa Country Selling Caldera Spas and Hot Tubs in Steamboat Springs and Craig, Colorado Publishes Tips to Stick to Your Diet and Reduce Stress in the New Year. [PR.com]

Rockport VAL’s API is Driving New Efficiencies for Commercial Real Estate Valuation Professionals

Leading Brokerage Firms, Lenders, Appraisers, Owners/Investors and Due Diligence Providers Are Imbedding VAL Directly Into Their Workflow [PR.com]

New Book from WildBlue Press Explores Serial Killers’ Motivations in Their Own Words

"Out of the Mouths of Serial Killers" Reveals the “Why” Behind Notorious Crimes [PR.com]

CustomTravelSolutions.com Provides Travel Assurance, with It’s Private Medi-Jet Service Benefit

The "Private Medi-Jet Service" member benefit has now topped the list of member benefits in demand due to COVID-19. The private Medi-Jet Service' is part of CustomTravelSolutions.com suite of Travel Assurance orientated member benefits, joining a list of benefits including Complimentary Flight Insurance provided on every ticket, Doc in a Suitcase tela-doc service, Personal Assistant Service as well as World Wide Legal [PR.com]

All-in-One Multimeter in Finals for Product of the Year

LCR-Reader-MPA is a finalist for Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year; Digital multimeters offer high basic accuracy and no set-up between measurements. [PR.com]

Snyder Building Construction Completes Weaver and Company Office Renovation

Snyder Building Construction announces the completion of Weaver and Company’s office and shipping warehouse tenant improvement construction in Aurora, Colorado. Weaver and Company is an internationally recognized, top medical supplier for skin prep gels and conductive pastes. Designed by Elsy Studios of Denver, the office and shipping warehouse renovation began with full demolition of 8,750 square feet of interior [PR.com]

The Marcus Harris Foundation Launches Its #35for35 Drive

New fundraising initiative designed to combat food insecurity. [PR.com]

So Cool Thirst Quencher Available on Amazon

So Cool Thirst Quencher Organic Flavored Water Drinks is the first children's beverage brand in the U.S. to eliminate single use plastic straws. Their products are organic flavored water drinks designed for children that are packaged in paperboard cartons. The products taste great and have no sugar or any artificial ingredients. So Cool Brands commitment is to nourish children and the planet. Their brand ethos rests on [PR.com]

Podcast Host Tony Babarino of the Orange County Real Estate Podcast Helps Local Dance and Skate Instruction Business Raise Money on Social Media by Livestream Video

COVID-19 impacted a dance studio and retail roller-skates owner in Irvine, CA. Tony Babarino (Real Estate Agent and Podcast Host) goes live on social media video in the Orange County Real Estate Podcast to interview business owner Nikki Marvin of Atomic Ballroom & Atomic Skate Exchange to help raise money to keep the business open, pay instructors, staff, via their GoFundMe donations. Livestream scheduled on Facebook & [PR.com]

MLK 2021 Virtual Event Stays the Course for Human Rights

Human Rights group forwards the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. through its award-winning education campaign. [PR.com]

Tenon Tours Receives Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2021

Tenon Tours has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognizes businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers. Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded only to businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine reviews and insights. Businesses who meet the high standard, based on the number of reviews they have collected and their average rating, [PR.com]

Ashton College Launches CBA-Accredited Certificate of Accounting Program

The Certificate in Accounting program is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of accounting techniques and practices. Students will learn how to perform accounting duties in both a manual and computerized environment. [PR.com]

2cool4school Helps Fight Virtual School Burnout

2cool4school.org is excited to announce the launch of their new online learning tool for kids in grades 1 to 8. Kids can use this new eLearning platform to navigate curated lists of hundreds of hand-picked videos teaching Math, English, Science, Health and Social Studies. Aligned to the Common Core State Standards ©, they leverage your child's love of screens to teach them their curriculum. Kids love watching videos [PR.com]

Safeguard Self Storage Announces Further Expansion in the Philadelphia Market

Safeguard Self Storage announces the opening of its newest facility on Friday, January 15, 2021.  This latest addition to the Safeguard portfolio of self-storage facilities is located at 41 South Union Avenue in Lansdowne, PA.  This is the company’s first facility in Delaware County, 8th facility in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area and 78th property operating nationwide. [PR.com]

Six Key Microbiology Presentations from FDA, STERIS, Boehringer Ingelheim Microbiological Consulting, Parexel

SMi Group Reports: Six key microbiology presentations from FDA, STERIS, Boehringer Ingelheim Microbiological Consulting, Parexel will be discussed at SMi’s 4th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast Conference, which will convene as a virtual conference on April 28th and 29th, 2021 and the pre-conference virtual workshops on April 27th, 2021. [PR.com]

CSH Translation Named Best Translation Company in Miami 2020

Local Miami language service provider recognized for excellence in translation among readers of the Daily Business Review in 2020 “Best Of” awards. [PR.com]

New Speakers from New Nations Announced for the Virtual Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe 2021 Conference

SMi Group Reports: The 2021 brochure has been released for the virtual Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference in May. [PR.com]

Private Placement Markets to Open Aircraft Financing Division

Steve Muehler today announced that Private Placement Markets will open a division of the firm exclusively for the financing of Private & Commercial Aircraft, both with pilot and with no pilots. [PR.com]

Troop 313 Soars Higher than Ever with 34th Eagle Scout

Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, is proud to announce their newest Eagle Scout, Andrew Lumsden, the 34th member of the Troop to attain this rank Andrew’s Eagle Scout project benefitted Clearwater’s Moccasin Lake Park which is a 51-acre nature preserve with trails and an array of wildlife including gopher turtles, raccoons, and many birds. It is home to several [PR.com]

The Danos Group Launch the 2021 Charity Challenge and Partnership with Leadership Through Sport & Business (LTSB), Social Mobility Charity

The leading specialist recruitment firm, the Danos Group, is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Leadership Through Sport & Business (LTSB), a social mobility charity that prepares and supports bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into meaningful roles within Business and Finance, and Digital / Technology. Commenting on the announcement, the Danos Group Global Managing Partner Dominic Danos [PR.com]

Softline Group Acquires Majority Stake in Embee Software Pvt. Ltd.

Softline Group, a leading global provider of IT solutions and services, acquires Embee Software Pvt. Ltd. (“Embee”), one of India’s leading digital transformation service provider and a Microsoft LSP and Cloud solution partner. [PR.com]

Matcha Design Agency of the Year 2020; Tulsa Local Design Shop Wins Gold from Ad World Masters

The Tulsa, Oklahoma design and media firm Matcha Design has been awarded GOLD and named the TOP Ad Agency in the US in Ad World Masters annual agency of the year awards. Ad World Masters rewards agencies points based on the value they provide for customers. The 2020 awards resulted in data from over 11,400 agencies, assessed by artificial intelligence algorithms. Free from subjective input, awardees are judged by a [PR.com]

The Excellence Collection Offers Guests Free On-Site COVID-19 Testing

Due to recent additional travel requirements from certain destinations, The Excellence Collection has partnered up with accredited local laboratories to offer guests free on-site testing at all its open properties. This service is available to guests staying a minimum of three (3) days. In efforts to responsibly control the spread of COVID-19 while the travel and hospitality industry gradually resume operations, the [PR.com]

Unveiling the Updated Bizintel360 Advanced Analytics Platform to Improve Operational Performance and Increase Revenue

Bizdata Inc., one of the leading firms in advanced analytics, aims to deliver analytics solutions through its AI-powered self-service analytics platform – Bizintel360. Launched three years ago, Bizdata Inc.’s robust portfolio of advanced analytics solutions is designed to offer a wide array of pre-built analytics capabilities to empower users across organizations to improve their business processes – [PR.com]

Adoption Advocates to Host Trainings on Talking to Kids About Adoption

Adoption Advocates, a nonprofit Texas adoption agency, is excited to announce three online trainings aimed at helping adoptive parents talk to their children about their adoption. The two-hour trainings, facilitated by adoption expert Janie Cravens, LCSW, will provide adoptive parents with insight into how kids understand adoption, and what communication skills are needed to talk with children. Discussion topics will [PR.com]

Private Placement Markets to Begin Offering USDA Loan Products in February 2021

Steve Muehler, Founder and President of Private Placement Markets, announced that the Firm will expand its Real Estate and Business Loan Operations by adding USDA Loan Products in February of 2021. [PR.com]

Rolocost Interactive Launched a Crowdfunding Campaign for Their New Product

Rolocost Interactive launched its Indiegogo campaign to finish the development of their new product. [PR.com]

Burrich, the "Property Package People"

Burrich are the "Property Package People," who are reinventing the construction sector, by offering subscription-based services for your property maintenance. [PR.com]

INSYNC 2020 Year in Review – Major Highlights | Inspired by Connections

The 2020 year in review for INSYNC that looks back at the highlight events and the major milestones achieved by the company. [PR.com]

Embien Offers an Embedded Systems Security Service for Edge Devices

Embien Technologies is proud to announce the launch of its specialized service called Embedded Systems Security Services – a holistic approach for all Embedded IoT Devices based Cyber Security requirements. [PR.com]

COVID-19 Deaths Continue to Rise and Eternal Alaska Helps America with a New Grieving Process

More Families Are Turning to Cremation and Premiere Ash Scattering Services [PR.com]

Glagoslav Publications Presents a New Russian Author to the English-Speaking Public, Vladimir Gonik, and His Historical Novel Orchestra

Summary: This novel by Russian novelist and screenwriter Vladimir Gonik is set in eleven countries around the world. Orchestra is based on documentary materials: the author has delved into the archives and met eyewitnesses, and now he recounts secret operations that took place across the globe in the second half of the twentieth century. The novel tells of certain little-known and mysterious events, some of which the [PR.com]

StoneFly Achieves Gold ProPartner Status from Veeam

StoneFly becomes a Veeam Gold ProPartner as many organizations around the world take advantage of Veeam’s reliable software in combination with StoneFly’s secure, reliable, highly available, turnkey and budget-friendly backup and disaster recovery (DR) solutions. [PR.com]

RAMPF Polymer Solutions Appoints Dr. Christian Weber as CEO

Dual leadership with Dr. Klaus Schamel / Reorganization with four Business Centers. [PR.com]

Innomaint CMMS Launched InnoTalk Mobile App for Team Collaboration

Innomaint CMMS is the best Cloud based maintenance management software in the market and it continues to live up to the reputation of being constantly up-to-date with new technology to upgrade the user experience and thereby maintaining its position at the top. [PR.com]

Histria Books Announces the Release of "Revelations of Byzantium: The Monasteries and Painted Churches of Northern Moldavia"

Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of the softbound edition of Revelations of Byzantium: The Monasteries and Painted Churches of Northern Moldavia by Alan Ogden. The book is published by the Center for Romanian Studies, an independent academic research institute dedicated to promoting knowledge of Romanian history and culture in the world and whose books are published exclusively by Histria Books. The [PR.com]

Histria Books Announces the Release of "The Formation of the Albanian National Consciousness"

Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Formation of the Albanian National Consciousness by A.K. Brackob. The book is published by Vita Histria, an academic imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding scholarly works in a variety of fields. As the multi-national Ottoman Empire began to fall apart in the aftermath of the Russo-Turkish war of 1878, the Albanian people faced the peril of being absorbed [PR.com]

Oculid Secures Next Round of Seed Funding Led by IBB Ventures

Oculid, the eye tracking platform for remote user experience testing and marketing research, announced today completion of a seed funding round led by IBB Ventures and joined by the company’s existing investors. Oculid, one of the fastest-growing and innovative user testing platforms, uses precise gaze tracking algorithms on mobile phone cameras to help marketing and UX teams better understand their users’ [PR.com]

XTIVIA Partners with Leading Work OS, monday.com, to Create Innovative Solutions for Any Kind of Work

Prioritizing agility, transparency, and the drive to outdo your best in building workflows is paramount on the roadmap of success for any team, across any industry. XTIVIA, Inc., an innovator in B2B IT solutions, and monday.com, a leading Work Operating System (Work OS), will provide organization-wide solutions to support companies in creating autonomous teams and enhanced transparency. “Partnering with monday.com [PR.com]

Santa Barbara Investment Advisor, Kipley Lytel, Best Financial Advisor in 2021 Expertise Ratings

For the fourth year in a row, Montecito Capital Management’s owner, Kipley Lytel CFA, has made the Top 22 Advisor List of Financial Advisors out of a field of 900 financial peer advisors. [PR.com]

A VDI Solution with Intel Optane Persistent Memory Supported Twice the Users as a DRAM-Based Solution

For a similar price point, a four-node cluster of Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 servers with Intel Optane persistent memory outperformed the same cluster with DRAM only. [PR.com]

New Industry UKARA Association Launched to Ensure UK Authorised Representative and Responsible Person Standards Expected by the UK Government

The UK Competent Authority for medical devices, the MHRA, requires manufacturers not domiciled in the UK must appoint a formal UK Responsible Person (UKRP) or UK Authorised Representative (UKAR) to be able to continue placing medical devices on the UK market. Following several months’ consultation with UK stakeholders, the newly-launched United Kingdom Authorised Representative Association (UKARA) was created to [PR.com]

Bac Lieu Power Project Opens 2021 Celebrating Major Milestones

The final major step in the decision-making process, the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Delta Offshore Energy (DOE) and the Vietnamese Government, began in earnest on 29 December. The PPA is a 25-year contract under which Vietnam will purchase electricity from Bac Lieu, with a lifetime value of approximately US $50 billion. [PR.com]

NY Times & USA Today Bestseller Celebrates the Release of "Cold Case Reopened"

With over one million romance novels sold worldwide and fifty-plus published works, novelist Caridad Pineiro continues to please readers with her stories. [PR.com]

National Van Lines Names Paul Gregory Assistant VP of Sales

National Van Lines has promoted Paul Gregory to the newly created position of Assistant Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Paul will help oversee the continued development of sales within the company’s agent network and secure new signings. A National Van Lines family member for 20+ years, Paul most recently served as Director of Sales Development - Western Region for nine years. He worked at competing van [PR.com]

Keyfactor Announces Strategic DevSecOps Partnership with Infinite Ranges

Partnership Facilitates DevOps Standards and Best Practices Implementation and Cryptographic Security Assurance within the Development Pipeline. [PR.com]

Long-Term Care Insurance Cost of Waiting Index Released by AALTCI

The cost of delaying when you purchase long-term care insurance can be as much as 147 percent according to new data released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "The cost for long-term care insurance is based on your age when you apply among other factors," explains Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. "Each year you wait is going to cost you [PR.com]

MarketDesk to Host Extended FactEntry Trial of Their Evaluated Price Service (EVP)

MarketDesk, the revolutionary market data sales channel, announced today it will host an extended 30-day free trial of the FactEntry Evaluated Price Service (EVP) for new customers. The FactEntry trial of its Evaluated Price Service (EVP) is available through the MarketDesk platform. With MarketDesk, FactEntry is offering the latest global time-sensitive fixed income asset pricing data. The proprietary calculations [PR.com]

Aspiria to be Acquired by Public Telehealth Company Focused on a Healthcare Revolution

Aspiria is pleased to announce a recent binding agreement to be acquired by CloudMD. Their integrated Employee Assistance Services (EAP) and Student Assistance Services (SAP) organization was chosen for their unique offerings, including in-person counselling, advanced technology, and growing digital care solutions. CloudMD will leverage these services to further help a wide range of individuals throughout North America. [PR.com]

Katie’s Pizza to Host Giveback for Girls Inc. of St. Louis

Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s next Giveback Tuesday event will take place at their Rock Hill location on Tuesday, Jan. 26 for Girls Inc. of St. Louis. Funds raised will assist the nonprofit’s after-school programming, summer programing, transportation costs, and much more. The restaurant’s indoor dining remains closed for now. They still offer heated patio service, curbside pickup, and [PR.com]

Ariane Medical Use Perle WiFi Device Servers to Make Their Papillon+ Cancer Treatment System Wireless and Portable

IOLAN WiFi Device Servers provide a safe and secure way to transmit serial RS232 data over WiFi. [PR.com]

Bulldog Self Storage Opens in Stanwood, Washington

Storage operation Bulldog Self Storage announced today that it is now open. The business is located in the Stanwood Camano Village shopping center at 7000 265th St NW in Stanwood, Washington. Bulldog Self Storage is unique in that it’s situated on the first floor of Cambridge Place, a 45-unit apartment building. The storage facility offers both indoor storage units and outdoor access units, all of which are ground [PR.com]

SBBO’s Christian Otteson Named Top Lawyer 2021 by 5280

Christian Otteson, partner at Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson, has been named Top Lawyer 2021 in the January, 2021 issue of 5280 magazine, Denver's leading lifestyle publication. Otteson is recognized in the "Banking" category and 2021 marks the fourth year in succession that he has received the award. [PR.com]

TVSTelevisionNetwork.com Debuts Impact Network News, Insider Exclusive, and Money TV Programs on WatchYour.TV, Powered by Tulix

TVSSelectNetwork.com and TVSHomeEntertainmentNetwork.com also host these nationally syndicated TV programs as TVS grows it's Associated Producer Distribution effort. [PR.com]

Air Hydro Power Has Acquired Uland Supply of Louisville, Kentucky

Uland Supply of downtown Louisville, KY has been acquired by Air Hydro Power, headquartered in Louisville, KY. This will make AHP's 16th location. This new AHP location in downtown is expected to immediately offer more products and services to Uland’s customer base. The facility will eventually be converted to a Parker Store location, the 4th location in the Louisville/Southern Indiana area. [PR.com]

New Yorker Electronics Releases Expanded VPG C4A Series Stress Analysis Strain Gage Sensors

New Micro-Measurements Advanced Sensors Technology C4A Series Strain Gages Enable Easy, No-Solder Installation [PR.com]

Eastern PA Trans Equity Project Praises Nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine

Eastern PA Trans Equity Project Praises President Elect Joseph Biden's Nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine to Become Assistant Secretary of Health. [PR.com]

Private Placement Markets to Expand Into the Construction Surety Bond Business

Private Placement Markets to begin incorporating Construction Surety Bonds into its current portfolio of Residential & Commercial Construction Products & Services. [PR.com]

Online and Phone Personalized Grocery Delivery Service Pronto Launches in Michigan

Pronto Home Delivery, the affordable and sustainable all-in-one home delivery platform, announced today that it has launched services in Oakland County, Michigan. Pronto Home Delivery provides key benefits which sets it aside from its competitors. Customers can order from Pronto’s in-house store, ProShop - which delivers high-quality items that match or beat most store prices. ProShop not only offers standard [PR.com]

Advancing UxS and Robotic Capabilities at Defense Strategies Institute’s 9th Annual Unmanned Systems & Robotics Summit

Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the 9th annual Unmanned Systems and Robotics Summit, taking place March 30-31, 2020 in Alexandria, VA. [PR.com]

Blingvine Creates a Collection of Designer Love Pendants and Fashion Jewellery Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Blingvine offers a collection of Fashion Jewellery appropriate for gifting for couples at Valentine’s Day. [PR.com]

Snapology Ranked the Top Children's Enrichment Franchise in Entrepreneur's Annual Franchise 500

Snapology recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. [PR.com]

PC Guard Software Copy Protection System 06.00.0750 Has Been Released

SOFPRO - Software Protection Labs has released new update for their software copy protection and licensing solution for Windows, .NET Framework and .NET Core Windows applications. [PR.com]

Fairfax Title Company Educates on the Forms of Owner's Title Insurance

Mathis Title Company, a Fairfax title company, recently released a blog discussing the forms of owner’s title insurance. The new article explains to homeowners the two main types of owner’s title insurance. [PR.com]

Registration Opens for SMi’s 3rd Annual Injectable Drug Delivery Conference 2021

SMi Reports: The Injectable Drug Delivery Conference returns as a virtual event on 12th and 13th May 2021. [PR.com]

Janadhar India Soon to Start Survey to Evaluate the Voters’ Perspective for Assam Assembly Elections 2021

Janadhar India, India’s leading Political Consultant and Election Strategist, recently deployed its team to start Pre-Poll survey to understand voter’s pulse in upcoming Assam Assembly Elections 2021. [PR.com]

Breakthrough in understanding 'tummy bug' bacteria

Scientists have discovered how bacteria commonly responsible for seafood-related stomach upsets can go dormant and then "wake up".

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-breakthrough-tummy-bug-bacteria.html

ZealousWeb Launches a Variety of Fixed & Custom SEO Packages

To celebrate the new year, ZealousWeb, an innovative IT firm, has launched a wide variety of pocket-friendly and flexible SEO packages for its customers. The world almost came to a halt in the wake of the pandemic, and business activities could not find the right customer due to the fear of contingency. But just as businesses began finding their hidden opportunity, the internet was right there to their rescue. [PR.com]

Vantage Circle Organizes Virtual Walkathon to Promote Corporate Employee Health

Vantage Circle is hosting a Global Virtual Walkathon for corporates around the globe to encourage the corporate community to take a resolution for a healthier lifestyle. [PR.com]

Luxury New Townhome Community Near Downtown Decatur and East Atlanta Now Selling

Now Selling Brand New Luxury Townhome Community near Downtown Decatur. [PR.com]

International Association of Pageantry’s Annual Golf Empowerment Extravaganza with the LPGA Promoted Gender Empowerment, Diversity, and Inclusivity

The International Association of Pageantry hosted the annual Golf Empowerment Extravaganza with the LPGA January 15-16, 2021 that included professional businesswomen, young ladies, corporations, and underprivileged youth. [PR.com]

Another Successful Collaboration Between Wintersteiger & the US Ski Team

As a testament to the education efforts made by Wintersteiger in the last two seasons with athletes and race-specialty shops, fewer skis required major work after evaluation than ever before. [PR.com]

Critica PPE Adds US Manufactured Face Shields to Product Lineup

Recently, Critica PPE announced a new addition to their growing line of domestic, US manufactured PPE products – Disposable, Clear, Protective Face Shields. Starting immediately, Critica PPE will be able to make this new product available for immediate sale and distribution. In the release announcement, Critica PPE CEO, Carl Feinberg noted that “for us and our customers, this is a big win. With our commitment [PR.com]

Group Captain (Ret’d) Robert Daisley, Former PM Joint Operational Doctrine, Joint Forces Command Invite to Air Mission Planning & Support Virtual Conference

SMi Reports: Group Captain (ret’d) Robert Daisley the conference chair invites the defence and government personnel to join SMi’s 12th Annual Air Mission Planning & Support Virtual Conference. [PR.com]

SMC Corporation of America Announces Women in STEM Group

SMC Corporation of America, a leading global manufacturer of pneumatic components for industrial automation, located in Noblesville, Indiana, has announced an SMC Women in STEM program to inspire females of all ages to reach their full potential in STEM professions within the world of automation by providing support to develop their scope of opportunities, emphasizing the value and importance of diversity. [PR.com]

HealthONE's CareNow Urgent Care is Open in Greenwood Village, CO

HealthONE’s CareNow Urgent Care is excited to announce the continuation of urgent care services at one CareNow Urgent Care that temporarily suspended services due to COVID-19 resource consolidation. The continuation of urgent care services at the CareNow Greenwood Village started Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 8 am. The temporary suspension of operations was put in place to consolidate resources allowing CareNow to [PR.com]

MTS Management Group's Pop Duo FaB Release New Single and Lyric Video "Persuasion"

MTS' Fitzsimon and Brogan (FaB) have released the 2nd single from their latest album, “This Wicked Pantomime.” Their previous single hit #1 on iTunes Rock charts. [PR.com]

Argus Broker Affiliates Announce Sale of North Dakota Self Storage Portfolio

Tom Flannigan and Alex Ihrke of KW Commercial Minneapolis, broker affiliates of Argus Self Storage Advisors, represented the seller and procured the buyer for the RH Rebel Storage Portfolio with locations in Jamestown, Minot, and Valley City, North Dakota. The four-property portfolio was sold to KO Storage who is expanding their operations into the North Dakota market. The portfolio consists of 142,896 rentable square [PR.com]

Withdraw Money Without Leaving the Company with CASHARMOUR DRAW from PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS

CASHARMOUR DRAW can be used in any company and in any sector of activity. [PR.com]

National Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Summit 2021 Dates Set

New dates for the National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit have been set by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The postponed Medigap industry Summit will take place September 8-10, 2021," announced Jesse Slome, AAMSI's director and organizer of the industry conference. The site remains the Schaumburg, IL Convention Center located a few miles from O'Hare International [PR.com]

LoyaltyXpert Announced a Request a Free Demo Service for Manufacturing and Service-Based Industry

LoyaltyXpert announced that they are going to offer a free demo of loyalty program software for manufacturing and service-based industry. [PR.com]

iNube® and Claim Genius® Launch Integrated AI & Video Claims Management Solution

Making real-time claim assessment possible. [PR.com]

Sativa Bliss Cannabis Boutique Opens New Cannabis Dispensary in Kitchener, Ontario

Sativa Bliss Cannabis Boutique Kitchener dispensary is now open Mondays to Sundays from 10AM to 8PM. During the current COVID restrictions in Ontario, the store is only open for Curbside Pickup and Same Day Delivery if you order by 6pm. [PR.com]

Telemarketing Services Professional Chris Grothe Joins Quality Contact Solutions as VP of Operations

Telemarketing Services Professional Chris Grothe joins Quality Contact Solutions, a leading outsourced B2B and B2C telemarketing provider, as the VP of Operations. [PR.com]

GM Warburg Commercial – Stocks Remain Well Supported Despite COVID Resurgence

GM Warburg Commercial says ongoing central bank liquidity operations and huge $1.9tn US stimulus to support stock prices regardless of hit to global economic growth say GM Warburg Commercial analysts. [PR.com]

Principled Technologies Releases Study on Dell EMC PowerEdge R940 Servers with VMware vSphere 7.0

Comparing the new solution to the previous-generation Dell EMC PowerEdge R930 with VMware vSphere 6.7, Principled Technologies finds greater OLTP performance. [PR.com]

Free online tool calculates risk of COVID-19 transmission in poorly-ventilated spaces

The vital role of ventilation in the spread of COVID-19 has been quantified by researchers, who have found that in poorly-ventilated spaces, the virus spreads further than two meters in seconds, and is far more likely to spread through prolonged talking than through coughing.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-free-online-tool-covid-transmission.html

Amber-encased fossil shines light on evolution of bioluminescent insects

Trapped in amber for ~100 million years, an exceptionally well-preserved, light-producing beetle sheds light on the diversification of bioluminescent beetles in the Cretaceous period and provides the missing fossil link between fireflies' living relatives.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-amber-encased-fossil-evolution-bioluminescent-insects.html

Latest ezW2 2020 Software From Halfpricesoft.com is Available with New 1099-NEC Form

ezW2 2020 tax preparation software helps employers Issue the new 1099-NEC form before the deadline. Download and try it today with no cost or obligation at halfpricesoft.com. [PR.com]

The Milky Way does the wave

In results announced this week at the 237th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society, scientists from the Sloan Digital Sky survey present the most detailed look yet at the warp of our own galaxy.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-milky.html

Light-induced twisting of Weyl nodes switches on giant electron current

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and collaborators at Brookhaven National Laboratory and the University of Alabama at Birmingham have discovered a new light-induced switch that twists the crystal lattice of the material, switching on a giant electron current that appears to be nearly dissipationless. The discovery was made in a category of topological materials that holds great promise for spintronics, topological effect transistors, and quantum computing.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-light-induced-weyl-nodes-giant-electron.html

Most effective pollinator of Hoya pottsii revealed

Hoya, with around 300 species, is the largest genus in Asclepiadoideae tribe Marsdenieae in the family Apocynaceae. Hoya species produce white flowers, strong nocturnal fragrance and abundant nectar. The pollination of two Hoya species has been studied previously, but little is known about the specific nature and interactions between flower morphology, pollinators, and their environment.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-effective-pollinator-hoya-pottsii-revealed.html

Scientists streamline process for controlling spin dynamics

Marking a major achievement in the field of spintronics, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Yale University have demonstrated the ability to control spin dynamics in magnetic materials by altering their thickness. The study, published today in Nature Materials, could lead to smaller, more energy-efficient electronic devices.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-scientists-dynamics.html

Going with the grains to explain a fundamental tectonic force

A new study suggests that tiny, mineral grains—squeezed and mixed over millions of years—set in motion the chain of events that plunge massive tectonic plates deep into the Earth's interior.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-grains-fundamental-tectonic.html

What the lungfishes' genome teaches us about the vertebrates' conquest of land

Using cutting-edge DNA sequencing technologies, a group of laboratories in Konstanz, Würzburg, Hamburg and Vienna, led by evolutionary biologist Professor Axel Meyer from the University of Konstanz, have fully sequenced the genome of the Australian lungfish. The genome, with a total size of more than 43 billion DNA building blocks, is nearly 14 times larger than that of humans and the largest animal genome sequenced to date. Its analysis provides valuable insights into the genetic and developmental evolutionary innovations that made it possible for fish to colonize land. The findings, published online in the journal Nature, expand our understanding of this major evolutionary transition in the Devonian ~420 million years ago.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-lungfishes-genome-vertebrates-conquest.html

How short circuits in lithium metal batteries can be prevented

There are high hopes for the next generation of high energy-density lithium metal batteries, but before they can be used in our vehicles, there are crucial problems to solve. An international research team led by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has now developed concrete guidelines for how the batteries should be charged and operated, maximizing efficiency while minimizing the risk of short circuits.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-short-circuits-lithium-metal-batteries.html

Using 100-million-year-old fossils and gravitational-wave science to predict Earth's future climate

A group of international scientists, including an Australian astrophysicist, has used findings from gravitational wave astronomy (used to find black holes in space) to study ancient marine fossils as a predictor of climate change.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-million-year-old-fossils-gravitational-wave-science-earth.html

Turkey slaps advertising ban on Twitter, Pinterest

Turkey on Tuesday slapped advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest over their non-compliance with a controversial new law that requires social media platforms to appoint legal representatives in the country.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-turkey-advertising-twitter-pinterest.html

EU regulator to approve Boeing 737 MAX flights next week

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) plans to authorise the Boeing 737 MAX to fly again next week, 22 months after the plane was grounded following two fatal crashes.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-eu-boeing-max-flights-week.html

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Marks 40 Years of Service to the Community

With 40 years of serving the community, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is locally focused and nationally and internationally recognized for providing high-impact support, resources, and education to people and families facing the disease. While their dedication to families today is unwavering, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles also turns its vision to the future and commits to ensuring that anyone in need of help gets it. [PR.com]

US urges Australia to abandon news payment plan for tech giants

The United States has urged Australia to abandon its plan to force Google and Facebook to pay media outlets for their news content, saying there could be "long-lasting negative consequences" for consumers and companies.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-urges-australia-abandon-news-payment.html

Oldest city in the Americas under threat from squatters

Having survived for 5,000 years, the oldest archeological site in the Americas is under threat from squatters claiming the coronavirus pandemic has left them with no other option but to occupy the sacred city.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-oldest-city-americas-threat-squatters.html

Europe 2020 auto sales post record fall as virus hits

New car sales in Europe last year suffered a record fall of nearly 24 percent due to the coronavirus pandemic, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) said Tuesday.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-europe-auto-sales-fall-virus.html

New Book "Turmoil: And Other Stories" by Wayne F. Burke

Adelaide Books announces the release of the collection of short stories "Turmoil: And Other Stories" [PR.com]

New Book by Donny Barilla: "Beneath the Cloth"

Adelaide Books announces the release of the collection of poems "Beneath the Cloth." [PR.com]

New Book by Joram Piatigorsky: "Las Medusas Tienen Ojos"

Adelaide Books announces the release of the novel "Las Medusas Tienen Ojos." [PR.com]

Future Electronics is Introducing Laird Connectivity Sterling-LWB5+ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Module

Future Electronics is featuring Laird Connectivity’s Sterling-LWB5+ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Module in a recent newsletter. [PR.com]

DLS Adds 35 Counties to Its California E-Recording Services Network

Submitting documents to county recorders in California just got easier and faster. Submit, pay, and track documents in 35 counties through one online account. [PR.com]

SelbySoft Introduces an Updated Kitchen Monitor System

Kitchen Display Systems are a vital part of any restaurant kitchen. SelbySoft has released a new wireless version for the industry. [PR.com]

Principled Technologies Releases Chromebook Study Comparing Intel Pentium Silver N6000 Processor Powered Device Versus MediaTek MT8183 Processor-Powered Device

The Chromebook, powered by the Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor, completed common tasks in less time than a Chromebook powered by a MediaTek MT8183 processor. [PR.com]

Elliot Nadelson, MD Joins New York Health

New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce board-certified Elliot Nadelson, M.D. has joined its urology team. NYHealth is the premier center for primary and specialty care services with a network of outstanding physicians specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, physical therapy, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, surgery, and urology. [PR.com]

'Babysitters' provide boost to offspring of elderly birds

Young Seychelles warblers fare better if their elderly parents have help raising them, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the University of Groningen.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-babysitters-boost-offspring-elderly-birds.html

Parrots pushed to extinction despite protection policies

Habitat destruction by logging and agriculture is pushing parrot species towards extinction, while current protected areas are failing to mitigate these effects, according to new research.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-parrots-extinction-policies.html

Artificial intelligence for food security

AI, or artificial intelligence, is attracting great attention across many industries, even food production, according to research published in the International Journal of Society Systems Science.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-artificial-intelligence-food.html

Chemists develop polymer cathodes for ultrafast batteries

In the face of the surging demand for lithium-ion batteries and limited lithium reserves, scientists are searching for alternatives to the lithium technology. Russian researchers from Skoltech, D. Mendeleev University, and the Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS have synthesized and tested new polymer-based cathode materials for lithium dual-ion batteries. The tests showed that the new cathodes withstand up to 25,000 operating cycles and charge in a matter of seconds, thus outperforming lithium-ion batteries. The cathodes can also be used to produce less expensive potassium dual-ion batteries. The research was published in the journal Energy Technology.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-chemists-polymer-cathodes-ultrafast-batteries.html

New Hotel Zone; Playa Mundo Maya by GPS-Group is the New Holiday Destination in Isla Aguada, Yucatan Peninsula

Playa Mundo Maya, a new boutique eco-hotel destination, is under construction on the Yucatan coast, located out of the sargassum and hurricane path in the Gulf of Mexico side of the Yucatan Peninsula in Isla Aguada, which just recently has been appointed "Pueblo Magico" - a top holiday destination in Mexico. [PR.com]

Relaunch of the Popular "Audials Play – Radio & Podcast" App: Powerful Functions & Cutting-Edge Design

The Audials app for Android is available in a new design and with many improvements. [PR.com]

What stops flows in glassy materials?

Glasses have a liquid-like disordered structure but solid-like mechanical properties. This leads to one of the central mysteries of glasses: Why don't they flow like liquids? This question is so important that it was selected by the journal Science in 2005 as one of 125 key, unanswered scientific questions, and one of 11 unsolved important physical issues.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-glassy-materials.html

Darkness from light

Microresonators are small glass structures in which light can circulate and build up in intensity. Due to material imperfections, some amount of light is reflected backwards, which is disturbing their function. Researchers have now demonstrated a method for suppressing these unwanted back reflections. Their findings can help improve a multitude of microresonator-based applications from measurement technology such as sensors used for example in drones, to optical information processing in fibre networks and computers. The results of the team spanning the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (Germany), Imperial College London, and the National Physical Laboratory (UK) are published now in the Nature-family journal Light: Science and Applications.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-darkness.html

Social exclusion, career limitations hinder LGBTQ STEM professionals

LGBTQ professionals' pride in their science, technology, engineering, and math work is not reciprocated, say researchers.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-social-exclusion-career-limitations-hinder.html

One-dimensional quantum nanowires fertile ground for majorana zero modes

Why is studying spin properties of one-dimensional quantum nanowires important?

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-one-dimensional-quantum-nanowires-fertile-ground.html

Promoting axon regeneration in the zebrafish spinal cord

After an injury to the spinal cord, patients often remain paralyzed because damaged nerve tracts do not regrow due to the formation of scar tissue. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Erlangen, together with colleagues from Dresden and Athens, have now been able to identify important cells and molecules in the scar, using zebrafishes as a model organism.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-axon-regeneration-zebrafish-spinal-cord.html

The U.S. Postal Service to issue NASA sun science forever stamps

NASA's images of the sun's dynamic and dazzling beauty have captivated the attention of millions. In 2021, the US Postal Service is showcasing the sun's many faces with a series of sun Science forever stamps that show images of solar activity captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-postal-issue-nasa-sun-science.html

Dopant-free, humidity-stable organic layers give perovskite solar cells 21% efficiency

Durable, high-performing perovskite solar cells also require durable, high-performing charge-transporting layers. Scientists have developed the first organic hole transporter that does not need a dopant to attain high charge mobility and stability. According to the study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie, this novel hole-transporting layer outperforms reference materials and protects the perovskite organic cell from air humidity.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-dopant-free-humidity-stable-layers-perovskite-solar.html

Better diet and glucose uptake in the brain lead to longer life in fruit flies

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that fruit flies with genetic modifications to enhance glucose uptake have significantly longer lifespans. Looking at the brain cells of aging flies, they found that better glucose uptake compensates for age-related deterioration in motor functions, and led to longer life. The effect was more pronounced when coupled with dietary restrictions. This suggests healthier eating plus improved glucose uptake in the brain might lead to enhanced lifespans.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-diet-glucose-uptake-brain-longer.html

Frankfurt airport traffic nosedives to lowest since 1984

The operator of Frankfurt airport said Monday that passenger numbers in 2020 plunged to their lowest since the 1980s as the coronavirus pandemic devastated the travel sector.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-frankfurt-airport-traffic-nosedives-lowest.html

Major firms urge Japan to bolster 2030 renewables goal

Major firms including Sony, Panasonic and Nissan on Monday urged the Japanese government to make its 2030 renewable energy target twice as ambitious.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-major-firms-urge-japan-bolster.html

Apple's Cook says Parler could return to App Store with reforms

Parler, the social network popular among conservatives, could return to Apple's App Store if it changes how it moderates posts on the platform, the tech giant's CEO Tim Cook said Sunday.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-apple-cook-parler-app-reforms.html

UK firms urge government to help struggling Eurostar: media

British business leaders called on the government to rescue Eurostar, reports said, after the firm said it was close to collapse following border closures to contain new COVID-19 strains.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-uk-firms-urge-struggling-eurostar.html