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Dompé Foundation Doubles Its Funding for Rita Levi Montalcini fellowships in Neuroscience and Neurobiology

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The Dompé Foundation has announced it doubled to 1 million dollars its support to MA, PhD and post-doc candidates from United States-based universities for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Dompé Foundation has announced it doubled to 1 million dollars its support to MA, PhD and post-doc candidates from United States-based universities for 2023.
  • As with former grants, the Foundation will offer scholarships and fellowships to the most promising candidates.
  • "Investment in young researchers is a guarantee of success in terms of scientific discoveries and economic progress," Ambassador Zappia pointed out in expressing appreciation for the opportunities provided by the Dompé Foundation.
  • The Foundation’s commitment to the progress of scientific knowledge is part of Dompé farmaceutici’s long lasting investments in R&D and innovative startups.

IBM Quantum Computer Demonstrates Next Step Towards Moving Beyond Classical Supercomputing

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

One of the ultimate goals of quantum computing is to simulate components of materials that classical computers have never efficiently simulate.

Key Points: 
  • One of the ultimate goals of quantum computing is to simulate components of materials that classical computers have never efficiently simulate.
  • But today's quantum systems are inherently noisy and they produce a significant number of errors that hamper performance.
  • In their experiment, the IBM team demonstrates that it is possible for a quantum computer to outperform leading classical simulations by learning and mitigating errors in the system.
  • As IBM expands its quantum technology stack, research institutions and private-sector leaders are mobilizing across industries for which quantum holds immediate potential.

IBM Quantum Computer Demonstrates Next Step Towards Moving Beyond Classical Supercomputing

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

One of the ultimate goals of quantum computing is to simulate components of materials that classical computers have never efficiently simulate.

Key Points: 
  • One of the ultimate goals of quantum computing is to simulate components of materials that classical computers have never efficiently simulate.
  • But today's quantum systems are inherently noisy and they produce a significant number of errors that hamper performance.
  • In their experiment, the IBM team demonstrates that it is possible for a quantum computer to outperform leading classical simulations by learning and mitigating errors in the system.
  • As IBM expands its quantum technology stack, research institutions and private-sector leaders are mobilizing across industries for which quantum holds immediate potential.

Archer Career Wins "Career Readiness Platform Of The Year" in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market, today announced that Archer Career, an early career confidence builder, has been selected as winner of the "Career Readiness Platform of the Year" award in the 5th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EdTech Breakthrough , a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market, today announced that Archer Career , an early career confidence builder, has been selected as winner of the "Career Readiness Platform of the Year" award in the 5th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program.
  • Self directed, students are able to explore career paths, learn skills, and apply them to career readiness.
  • Archer Career is our pick for 'Career Readiness Platform of the Year' as their checklist-based approach backed by research is paying dividends to students launching a career search," said James Johnson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough.
  • "We are incredibly thankful to EdTech Breakthrough for recognizing the breakthrough approach and technology of this platform.

The war in Ukraine is escalating and New Zealand will not escape the consequences

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Friday, June 2, 2023

The relentless missile and drone strikes on the capital Kyiv may look like a sign of strength, but appearances can be deceiving.

Key Points: 
  • The relentless missile and drone strikes on the capital Kyiv may look like a sign of strength, but appearances can be deceiving.
  • It is an attempt to weaken Kyiv’s air defences in advance of a much-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces in Ukraine.
  • And the repercussions will affect the United States-China relationship, as well as Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Diplomatic absence

    • In effect, the absence of a possible diplomatic solution provides an added incentive for both sides to climb up the escalation ladder.
    • In effect, the absence of a possible diplomatic solution provides an added incentive for both sides to climb up the escalation ladder.
    • We want to see Russia weakened to the point where it can’t do things like invade Ukraine.

An escalation triangle

    • The savagery of the Russian campaign in Ukraine demands the scrutiny of an international criminal court.
    • Whether this happens or not, history should teach us not to expect a consolidated liberal democracy to emerge from the ashes of the Putin regime.
    • Read more:
      Approach with caution: why NZ should be wary of buying into the AUKUS security pact

NZ and the ANZAC alliance

    • In recent years, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has made clear that China’s “national rejuvenation” cannot be achieved without “reunification” with Taiwan.
    • Since 2020, New Zealand’s sole alliance partner Australia has borne the brunt of a coercive economic and diplomatic sanctions policy initiated by China.
    • Read more:
      As Australia signs up for nuclear subs, NZ faces hard decisions over the AUKUS alliance

      China then escalated tensions by signing a security agreement with the Solomon Islands in May 2022.

NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural Directors Name Justin B. Palfreyman President and Approve Senior Management Promotions

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Friday, May 26, 2023

The Boards of Directors of NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) and NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), announced they have approved a number of senior management promotions effective May 25, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Boards of Directors of NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) and NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), announced they have approved a number of senior management promotions effective May 25, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230526005067/en/
    Justin B. Palfreyman has been appointed president of NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural.
  • David H. Anderson remains chief executive officer of NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural.
  • "NW Natural has a long record of thoughtful succession planning and Justin’s appointment is another step in that tradition," said Malia H. Wasson, NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural chair of the board.

University of Chicago's Market Shaping Accelerator Launches $2 Million Innovation Challenge

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

CHICAGO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Chicago's Market Shaping Accelerator (MSA) today announced its $2 million Innovation Challenge. Launched earlier this month, the MSA aims to accelerate efforts to address major global challenges by leveraging the power of incentives, competition, and private sector innovation. In its first year, the MSA and Innovation Challenge are focused on incentivizing groundbreaking solutions for climate change, biosecurity, and pandemic preparedness.

Key Points: 
  • Newly launched Accelerator to crowdsource ideas and support innovations to address global threats related to climate change, biosecurity, and pandemic preparedness
    CHICAGO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Chicago's Market Shaping Accelerator (MSA) today announced its $2 million Innovation Challenge.
  • In its first year, the MSA and Innovation Challenge are focused on incentivizing groundbreaking solutions for climate change, biosecurity, and pandemic preparedness.
  • The MSA will then work with policymakers, domain experts and funders to develop market shaping instruments tailored to selected problems.
  • Market shaping uses economic tools to solve market failures where commercial incentives for innovation trail behind societal needs.

Croquet.io Founder and CTO to Speak at AWE 2023

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Monday, May 22, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Croquet.io has launched Croquet OS, the multiplayer platform for the web and gaming. The Founder and CTO of Croquet.io, David Smith, will be speaking on a panel at AWE 2023 about Augmented Ecologies and why we need to empower people to create, manage and participate in them.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Croquet.io has launched Croquet OS, the multiplayer platform for the web and gaming.
  • The Founder and CTO of Croquet.io, David Smith, will be speaking on a panel at AWE 2023 about Augmented Ecologies and why we need to empower people to create, manage and participate in them.
  • The grand challenge of the 21st Century is to create socially and ethically adept hybrid networks of humans and machines.
  • WHO: David A. Smith is the Founder and CTO of Croquet and a member of its Board of Directors.

IBM Launches $100 Million Partnership with Global Universities to Develop Novel Technologies Towards a 100,000-Qubit Quantum-Centric Supercomputer

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the G7 Summit in Japan, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a 10-year, $100 million initiative with the University of Tokyo and the University of Chicago to develop a quantum-centric supercomputer powered by 100,000 qubits.

Key Points: 
  • To usher in this powerful new paradigm, a global collaboration and an activation of talent and resources across industries and research institutions is being initiated.
  • Importantly, the two laboratories offer capabilities and expertise that can facilitate delivering the technologies envisaged in the race to build a quantum-centric supercomputer.
  • "Over the past several years, IBM has been at the forefront of introducing quantum technology to the world," said Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM.
  • For more about the path to a 100,000-qubit quantum-centric supercomputer, read the IBM Research blog .

IBM Launches $100 Million Partnership with Global Universities to Develop Novel Technologies Towards a 100,000-Qubit Quantum-Centric Supercomputer

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the G7 Summit in Japan, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a 10-year, $100 million initiative with the University of Tokyo and the University of Chicago to develop a quantum-centric supercomputer powered by 100,000 qubits.

Key Points: 
  • To usher in this powerful new paradigm, a global collaboration and an activation of talent and resources across industries and research institutions is being initiated.
  • Importantly, the two laboratories offer capabilities and expertise that can facilitate delivering the technologies envisaged in the race to build a quantum-centric supercomputer.
  • "Over the past several years, IBM has been at the forefront of introducing quantum technology to the world," said Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM.
  • For more about the path to a 100,000-qubit quantum-centric supercomputer, read the IBM Research blog .