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Coral-eating fish poo may act as ‘probiotics’ for reefs

Frontiers

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Coral-eating fish are thought to weaken coral reefs because they consume coral tissue, whereas grazer fish are assumed to have positive effects because they eat algae that compete with corals. However, a new study shows that feces from coral-eating fish contain bacteria that can be beneficial to corals.

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How to Build a Resilient IT Team During an Economic Downturn

Smart Data Collective

Resilient IT teams are better capable of incorporating changes, they’re more flexible in the face of adversity, and they can achieve more and less time. Building a resilient IT team during an economic downturn seems like an impossible challenge, especially if you’re facing budget limitations and staffing shortages. So, how can you approach it?

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Want To Make Social Work More Accessible? Online Programs Open Up Higher Education for All

The New Social Worker

High quality online programs not only benefit students and schools, but they are also beneficial to the entire social work profession as social workers from a broader array of backgrounds emerge from their education prepared for what’s next.

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Kissing Mono Goodbye: Why We Need an Epstein-Barr Virus Vaccine

Gideon

Mononucleosis was first described in 1885 by Nil Filatov, a famous Russian pediatrician. In 1889, a German doctor named Emil Pfeiffer described a similar condition characterized by fever, sore throat, enlarged spleen, and swollen lymph nodes and liver. He called it “glandular fever.” EBV, the primary causative agent, is present in over 95% of the adult population worldwide.

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‘Farmer’ beetle finds suitable host trees by tracing scent of its fungus crop

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By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Alnus ambrosia beetles (Xylosandrus germanus) in their galleries, tending the brood and fungus. Image credit: Antonio Gugliuzzo Alnus ambrosia beetles ( Xylosandrus germanus ) are invasive, destructive pests of trees. For the first time, ecologists have identified volatile compounds released by the beetles’ own fungal symbiont as odors that attract females to existing colonies.

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Google Report Shows Android Users Need VPNs for Data Privacy

Smart Data Collective

Consumers are becoming more concerned about data privacy than ever. Last September, the Government Accountability Office highlighted some of the issues about data privacy. If you have an Android device, you will need to be diligent about protecting against data privacy risks. Some of the risks and potential safeguards to consider are highlighted below.

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Podcast from Washington: Local Health Leaders Use Radio to Reach English and Spanish Speakers About Vaccines and Immunizations

The NACCHO Podcast Series

In this week’s podcast, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ Government Affairs team members Kerry Allen and Lauren Mastroberardino provided highlights from this year’s Local Public Health on the Hill event. This NACCHO-organized event brought more than 100 public health leaders to meet with 120 members of Congress spanning 30 states.

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Most plastic eaten by city vultures comes straight from food outlets

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By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Black vultures, Coragyps atratus , in the US. Image credit: Hannah Partridge Researchers have shown that black and turkey vultures in US urban areas get most of the plastic they ingest from nearby food stores and restaurants. They often seem to eat plastic unintentionally, risking their health, but in some cases may do so on purpose to induce vomiting up of other undigested foods.

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Using Predictive Analytics to Get the Best Deals on Amazon

Smart Data Collective

Predictive analytics technology has had a huge affect on our lives, even though we don’t usually think much about it. Therefore, it should not be a surprise that the market for predictive analytics tools will be worth an estimated $44 billion by 2030. There are many ways that predictive analytics is changing the way we live. One of the biggest changes is that more people are using this technology to forecast prices.

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5 Ways Layered Navigation Improves Business Intelligence Strategies

Smart Data Collective

Big data technology has had a number of important benefits for businesses in all industries. One of the biggest advantages is that big data helps companies utilize business intelligence. It is one of the biggest reasons that the market for big data is projected to be worth $273 billion by 2026. Companies are finding more creative ways to employ data analytics to improve their business intelligence strategies.

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The Benefits (And Limits) of Using AI to Extend Laptop Battery Life

Smart Data Collective

AI technology has affected our lives in many ways. For example, we have mentioned that AI has been tremendously beneficial for the financial industry. But did you know that it can also help increase the life of your laptop batteries? The question is how much can it help. We will help you answer this question and explore other ways to make your laptop last longer.

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Online Traders Need to Take the Threats of Data Breaches Seriously

Smart Data Collective

Data breaches in the financial sector have become a major concern for businesses and consumers alike. With the increasing reliance on digital transactions and data storage, it has become more important than ever for financial institutions to ensure that their data is secure. Unfortunately, due to the complexity of financial systems and the potential for malicious actors to exploit weaknesses in security protocols, data breaches are becoming more common in this sector.

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Parul Kumar appointed as Frontiers’ chief operating officer to drive operational excellence 

Frontiers

Research publisher Frontiers appoints Parul Kumar as chief operations officer. Parul, who brings more than twenty-three years’ experience to the position, will primarily focus on internal processes and the operational model of the company, including governance, organization, policies, procedures, and optimization. Photo credit: Frontiers Parul joins Frontiers from the London Stock Exchange Group, where she was the Group Head of Operational Excellence driving business process transformation 

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The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry (ICECHIM) and Frontiers form a publishing agreement.

Frontiers

ICECHIM – Bucharest, Romania has formed an institutional partnership agreement for Open Access publishing with Frontiers. This institutional partnership agreement means that eligible ICEHIM researchers may publish in Frontiers journals, benefitting from the widest possible audience, with a simplified process at no cost to them. Articles may benefit from a partnership discount for Article Processing Charges (APC’s) that are covered under the agreement.

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