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BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES STUDENT WINNER OF NINTH ANNUAL BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE SCIENCE VIDEO COMPETITION

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onsdag, februari 7, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Breakthrough Prize Foundation today announced Sia Godika, 17, a senior at Neev Academy, an international school in Bangalore, India, as winner of the ninth annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global science video competition designed to inspire creative thinking and communications skills around fundamental concepts in the life sciences, physics, and mathematics.

Key Points: 
  • The Breakthrough Junior Challenge will award a total of $400,000 in educational prizes for Sia, her science teacher, and her school.
  • Sia was informed of her win by her older brother Samay Godika, who is himself a previous winner of the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, topping the competition with his original video on circadian rhythms.
  • Having watched him receive the prize six years ago, Sia will now be honored alongside the 2024 Breakthrough Prize laureates at a ceremony in Los Angeles this spring.
  • Sia's submission is titled Yamanaka Factors, and explores discoveries made by 2013 Breakthrough Prize winner and Nobelist, Shinya Yamanaka.

BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES STUDENT WINNER OF NINTH ANNUAL BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE SCIENCE VIDEO COMPETITION

Retrieved on: 
onsdag, februari 7, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Breakthrough Prize Foundation today announced Sia Godika, 17, a senior at Neev Academy, an international school in Bangalore, India, as winner of the ninth annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global science video competition designed to inspire creative thinking and communications skills around fundamental concepts in the life sciences, physics, and mathematics.

Key Points: 
  • The Breakthrough Junior Challenge will award a total of $400,000 in educational prizes for Sia, her science teacher, and her school.
  • Sia was informed of her win by her older brother Samay Godika, who is himself a previous winner of the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, topping the competition with his original video on circadian rhythms.
  • Having watched him receive the prize six years ago, Sia will now be honored alongside the 2024 Breakthrough Prize laureates at a ceremony in Los Angeles this spring.
  • Sia's submission is titled Yamanaka Factors, and explores discoveries made by 2013 Breakthrough Prize winner and Nobelist, Shinya Yamanaka.

2024 Winter Fancy Food Show Showcases Over 1,000 Exhibitors, New Products and Trends to Watch

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tisdag, februari 6, 2024

"As expected, the show was well executed and extremely productive for us. We had the opportunity to sit with key partners as well as to meet new players in the specialty world. Plus, we loved the cheese-related presentations--very engaging and fun." – Zoe Brickley, Director of Communications & E-Commerce, Jasper Hill Farm

Key Points: 
  • "As the kick-off event of 2024, this year's Winter Fancy Food Show gave us so much to be excited about.
  • – Zoe Brickley, Director of Communications & E-Commerce, Jasper Hill Farm
    "The Fancy Food Shows are always the most productive shows we attend and the 2024 Winter show was the best one yet.
  • – Dina DiCenso, Co-Founder, RIND LLC
    "This year's Winter Fancy Food Show was an amazing showcase of the diversity and innovation in the specialty food space.
  • The next Fancy Food Shows are the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show , June 23-25 in New York, and the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show , January 19-21 in Las Vegas.

Black & Veatch’s IgniteX Carbon Dioxide Removal Accelerator Accepting Applications from Innovators

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tisdag, januari 30, 2024

Applicants will vie for the opportunity to participate in Black & Veatch’s IgniteX Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Accelerator, a largely virtual, 12-week program in which selected participants partner with Black & Veatch thought leaders and subject matter experts to co-develop, pilot and market their new technology.

Key Points: 
  • Applicants will vie for the opportunity to participate in Black & Veatch’s IgniteX Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Accelerator, a largely virtual, 12-week program in which selected participants partner with Black & Veatch thought leaders and subject matter experts to co-develop, pilot and market their new technology.
  • Along the way they receive mentorship, access to the company’s vast industry network, product testing opportunities, pitch development coaching and investor introductions.
  • Black & Veatch also is teaming up with RTI International – a leading independent research institute – to provide technical and commercialization support to IgniteX program participants.
  • This year’s IgniteX program is looking for innovations that span the critical elements across the entire end-to-end carbon dioxide removal lifecycle in:

bibigo™ Invites Fans to Pay for Their Dumplings by Singing With Checkout Karaoke

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onsdag, januari 24, 2024

1 brand of dumplings in the U.S., is inviting fans to show their love for their favorite bibigo™ products by singing karaoke to pay for them.

Key Points: 
  • 1 brand of dumplings in the U.S., is inviting fans to show their love for their favorite bibigo™ products by singing karaoke to pay for them.
  • To make sure everyone can rise to the occasion, the brand is bringing their machine to the digital space through the TikTok filter named bibigo™ Checkout Karaoke.
  • On top of being a tempting proposition, it is an invitation for the world to celebrate three staples of Korean culture: karaoke, dumplings and K-pop.
  • To learn more about bibigo™ Checkout Karaoke, please visit the bibigo™ TikTok page to follow the recent posts: https://www.tiktok.com/@bibigousa

AI for Life Sciences concludes its first hackathon aimed at driving innovation in life science domains

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måndag, januari 29, 2024

VIENNA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI for Life Sciences successfully hosted its first hackathon event in December 2023 where teams from around the world competed in a virtual coding challenge.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI for Life Sciences successfully hosted its first hackathon event in December 2023 where teams from around the world competed in a virtual coding challenge.
  • AI for Life Sciences connects AI enthusiasts with organizations interested in exploring how to apply AI to use cases in various life sciences domains.
  • By working together with Gradient Zero to set the first AI for Life Sciences challenge, we were able to tap into this potential.
  • To learn more about AI for Life Sciences and register for the next challenge, visit ai4lifesciences.com .

AI for Life Sciences concludes its first hackathon aimed at driving innovation in life science domains

Retrieved on: 
måndag, januari 29, 2024

VIENNA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI for Life Sciences successfully hosted its first hackathon event in December 2023 where teams from around the world competed in a virtual coding challenge.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI for Life Sciences successfully hosted its first hackathon event in December 2023 where teams from around the world competed in a virtual coding challenge.
  • AI for Life Sciences connects AI enthusiasts with organizations interested in exploring how to apply AI to use cases in various life sciences domains.
  • By working together with Gradient Zero to set the first AI for Life Sciences challenge, we were able to tap into this potential.
  • To learn more about AI for Life Sciences and register for the next challenge, visit ai4lifesciences.com .

V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize longlist announced by RSL & ALCS

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torsdag, januari 25, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize is an annual award for unpublished short stories between 2,000 to 4,000 words in length. The winner will receive £1,000 and their entry will be published in Prospect magazine online and the RSL Review.

Key Points: 
  • Pritchett Short Story Prize was founded by the RSL in 1999 to commemorate the centenary of an author widely regarded as the finest English short story writer of the 20th century.
  • The Prize seeks to preserve a tradition encompassing Pritchett's mastery of narrative.
  • The RSL is grateful to the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) for supporting this Prize.
  • The shortlist will be announced Thursday 8 February 2024 and the winner at the ALCS Awards on Thursday 22 February 2024.

Trolli® Partners with Top Pro Football Prospect Caleb Williams with Limited-Edition Trolli Pack

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torsdag, januari 18, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trolli®, the rule-bending sour gummi brand known for its dual neon colors, bold flavors, and soft and chewy texture, announced today it has partnered with projected top pro football draft pick and college football award-winning quarterback, Caleb Williams. The partnership comes on the heels of Williams announcing his declaration to enter the upcoming draft and play professional football. Throughout his collegiate football career, Trolli sour gummies have been a favorite pre-game and sideline snack for the award-winning player.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the collaboration with Williams, Trolli will make sour gummi dreams come true for his biggest fans, with the release of an exclusive, limited-edition "Caleb Williams Mix" pack of Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers.
  • The pack features Williams' favorite flavor combination to commemorate the partnership and his announcement to turn pro.
  • For the chance to score a Trolli "Caleb Williams Mix" pack of Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers, fans can visit trolli.com/Caleb-Williams through February 18, 2024.
  • Four-thousand First Prizes consisting of two (2) limited edition bags of Trolli® Sour Brite Crawlers - Caleb Williams Mix.

AmLactin® Announces Partnership with U.S. Figure Skating Champion Amber Glenn

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tisdag, januari 16, 2024

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AmLactin, the #1 dermatologist recommended moisturizer brand with lactic acid, is announcing today a one-year partnership with Team USA Figure Skater Amber Glenn for the #IAmLactinReady campaign where she will discuss her personal skincare journey with Keratosis Pilaris through a series of social posts that will run throughout 2024. Amber will also showcase how AmLactin keeps her skin soft and smooth, during the harsh winter months and throughout all the seasonal changes that can affect skin. 

Key Points: 
  • "I am thrilled to embark on this incredible mission with AmLactin for the #IAmLactinReady Uncover Your True Skin campaign," said Team USA Figure Skater Amber Glenn.
  • I hope my story can empower others on their road to uncovering their own true skin confidence," added Glenn.
  • To meet Amber Glenn in person and learn more about her skincare journey, play the #IAmLactinReady Instant Win Game at www.amlactin.com/pages/game for a chance to win.
  • "We are excited about this unique opportunity to partner with Amber Glenn for the #IAmLactinReady campaign.