how harsh visa-application policies are hobbling global research

how harsh visa-application policies are hobbling global research

In February, I was meant to speak at the European Conference of Tropical Ecology in Lisbon, providing evidence of extinction risks to some frog species used as bushmeat in West Africa, and highlighting the need for policies that regulate hunting pressures. In January, I duly applied at the Dutch embassy in Accra for a business … Read more

A spotlight on the stark imbalances of global health research

A spotlight on the stark imbalances of global health research

Credit: Taj Francis Last year, the Nature Index was broadened to include author affiliations from articles in more than 60 medical journals. The expansion, which covers all major disciplines and specialities in clinical medicine and surgery, offers new insights into global publishing trends in the health sciences. This is the first supplement to explore some … Read more

OpenAI Data Partnerships announced for AI training with diverse global data

OpenAI Data Partnerships announced for AI training with diverse global data

OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, has recently launched the OpenAI Data Partnerships program. This new initiative is designed to encourage collaboration with a variety of organizations to create both public and private datasets for AI model training. The program’s main goal is to improve the understanding of AI models across a wide range … Read more

Arduino and Avnet partner for global distribution

Arduino and Avnet partner for global distribution

In a significant move towards a more modular future, Avnet and Arduino have announced a global partnership. This partnership is a strategic alliance that combines Avnet’s extensive global embedded design services and distribution support with Arduino’s robust embedded technology ecosystem. It’s a blend of resources that promises to revolutionize the industry and support equipment manufacturers … Read more

Global Warming Hurts AIDS, TB, and Malaria Combat

Global Warming Hurts AIDS, TB, and Malaria Combat

Climate change and violence, according to the head of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, are hampering these efforts. According to the Fund’s 2023 results report, which was released on Monday, worldwide efforts to combat the diseases have recovered significantly after being severely hampered by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Global Fund’s executive … Read more

Defining Supply Chain Management: Highlighting Its Role in Global Trade

Supply chain management is converting raw materials into a final product. Due to its systematic work, we swiftly get essential items like food, health products, and other vital aspects. Supply chain management aims to serve a quality service with minor risks. The principles that support SCM are Planning, managing, sourcing, logistics, and more.  Role of … Read more