Non-native English speaker in science has hard time to thrive, study finds

Estimated disadvantages for non-native English speakers when conducting different scientific activities. Credit: Amano T et al., 2023, PLOS Biology, CC-BY 4.0

English serves as a convenient, common language for science. However, this practice poses insurmountable barriers to those whose first language is not English — the majority of people around the world. According to research published on July 18th in the open access journal PLOS Biology, led by Dr. Tatsuya Amano at the University of Queensland, Australia, the … Read more

OPPO and Global Brand Ambassador Kaká Inspire Miracles at 2023 UEFA Champions League Final

Image: OPPO Hospitality Tent

11 June 2023, Istanbul, Turkey – OPPO, official global partner of the UEFA Champions League, today brought together audiences worldwide to join the brand and its global brand ambassador, Kaká, in witnessing the birth of a new champion at the 2023 UEFA Champions League final.  As part of the celebrations, the legendary Kaká joined OPPO in … Read more

UK signs treaty to join vast Indo-Pacific trade group as new data shows major economic benefits – uk.gov

UK signs treaty to join vast Indo-Pacific trade group as new data shows major economic benefits – uk.gov

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch formally signed the treaty confirming the UK’s accession to CPTPP – the Indo-Pacific trade bloc now worth £12 trillion in GDP – in New Zealand today [Sunday 16th] To celebrate this huge moment, the Government released new figures showing CPTPP-owned businesses employed one in 100 UK workers, with membership … Read more

GSE Technologies unveils initiatives under the Green Vision

Malta’s leading sustainability firm, GSE Technologies, has announced its five green initiatives under the Green Vision concept that embodies its dedication towards building a long-lasting operational and organisational framework in green, sustainable and eco-smart solutions. The initiatives listed on the company’s website are: -The Green Vision Summit & Expo (GVSE) -Eco Village -Green Talks -Green … Read more

El Niño is Coming: FAO Takes Bold Action with Partners to Protect Humanity

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Weather reversal pattern points to higher drought risks in southern Africa and Central America and Far East Asia FAO, Rome – After a protracted three-year presence La Niña has left the global atmospheric scene, making way for a likely imminent transition to El Niño, a meteorological event that typically distributes weather patterns in the opposite way. … Read more