We do this all the time in the lab. At so many junctures in our work, something takes an unexpected turn, or a solution stubbornly eludes us. We try to use those moments to refocus our attention and press on with renewed energy. We continually have to “pinch past” our perceptions of what’s possible. We need to constantly challenge and often disrupt groupthink, dogmas in the field, other people’s assumptions, and even our own assumptions. Each of us focuses and refocuses this way, and, like a...
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana state auditors say the Department of Children and Family Services tightened controls over spending in several federal programs it administers, but that for the 12th year in a row it failed too often to verify that people able to work while benefiting from the Temporary Assistance for Need Families program are actually working.The Louisiana Legislative Auditor also dinged DCFS in five other areas. It said the agency also:-did not have a formal way to ensure that $16...
Paris agreement negotiator Todd Stern attacks premiers who say that decarbonisation programmes are unrealistic and should be slowed downPolitical leaders who present themselves as “grownups” while slowing the pace of climate action are pushing the world towards deeper catastrophe, a former US climate chief has warned.“We are slowed down by those who think of themselves as grownups and believe decarbonisation at the speed the climate community calls for is unrealistic,” said Todd Stern, who...
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South Africa’s Electoral Court on Tuesday ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office in the upcoming general election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the polls.
Labour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy today renewed calls for a general election to be held.
Military spokesperson says Nobel laureate is among prisoners to be moved out of prison as a precaution during hot weatherMyanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to the military junta.A spokesperson said the measure was taken due to extremely hot weather and that it was trying to prevent heatstroke among “all those who need necessary precautions, especially elderly prisoners”. Continue reading
Source: MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images / Getty Former NBA player Nate “The Great” Robinson is currently fighting for his life, and if he doesn’t get some help real soon, the two-time Slam Dunk Champion knows that his days are numbered. Two years after announcing his renal kidney failure diagnosis, the former New York Knick told Mail Sports that his search for a new kidney hasn’t gone well and that if he doesn’t get a replacement soon, he won’t be with us too much longer. Having...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hosted the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić. The Prime Minister welcomed Mrs. Burić’s visit to Armenia and highlighted the importance of cooperation with the Council of Europe. At the meeting, reference was made to the implementation of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia 2023-2026 …
Business tycoon Charlie Mullins said in a letter to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride that Brits are 'too keen to write sick notes'.
A former Man United star was told not to react when 'smashed' by Paul Scholes. The ex-Red Devil said the midfielder admitted 'it was good' that he didn't react. 'He doesn't have any excuse to dive!' Will Bukayo Saka learn from his Bayern tumble? Listen to the
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