S.C. Muthukumarana sworn in as MP
S.C. Muthukumarana sworn in as MPNewsMr. S.C. Muthukumarana, a member of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), was sworn in as a member of Parliament today (Mar. 5) before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Mr. Muthukumarana was appointed following the resignation of Uddika Premarathne the SLPP MP of Anuradhapura District. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
March 05, 2024 05:41 UTC
Is artificial intelligence defined the same way across disciplines?
Source: phys.orgDue to its rapid rise in everyday life, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has become increasingly relevant to social scientists. A team led by Penn State researchers reviewed a variety of social science literature and found that studies often defined AI differently. By drawing from some of these areas and computer science, the researchers created a single definition and framework that they said they hope will be compatible across disciplines.
Source:The Nation
March 04, 2024 17:32 UTC
Climate journalism is strong in hard-hit countries
Source: phys.orgClimate change has disproportionate impacts globally, and in the most vulnerable and impacted countries, journalists report on the issue in unique and in-depth ways, according to a study published in Environmental Research Letters. The study called into question previous research that found news coverage in less-resourced countries lacked journalistic resources and scientific training.
Source:The Nation
March 04, 2024 14:59 UTC
Eight Lankans rescued from cyber slave camp in Myanmar
Eight Lankans rescued from cyber slave camp in MyanmarNewsEight Sri Lankans who were being held captive against their will at an unauthorized cyber slave camp in Myanmar have been rescued, confirmed Janak Bandara, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Myanmar. Around 56 Sri Lankans who were trapped in Myanmar as victims of human trafficking are being rescued and repatriated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Myanmar. At the time, reports surfaced that the terrorist group was allegedly abusing the group of Sri Lankans and demanding USD 8,000 per person in exchange for their release. The Sri Lankan Embassy was able to free 32 hostages last year alone after holding talks with the relevant authorities in Myanmar. Following that, discussions to free the remaining 56 Lankan hostages were taking place between the authorities of Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
Source:Sunday Times
March 04, 2024 13:44 UTC
Electricity & fuel supply gazetted as essential
Electricity & fuel supply gazetted as essentialNewsAll services related to the provision of electricity and the distribution or sale of fuel and petroleum products have been declared as essential services by an Extraordinary Gazette. As per President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s directive, the Secretary to President Saman Ekanayake issued the said gazette on Sunday (Mar. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
March 04, 2024 10:48 UTC
Significant progress made to address power outages
While Idaho Falls Power owns the wire up to the to the house, the customer owns the weatherhead, conduit and meter base. Since the onset of the weather event, Idaho Falls Power has been working around the clock to restore power for customers. Initially, the outages impacted over 3,000 customers, but as of Sunday morning, Idaho Falls Power estimates 100 to 150 customers are still without power. RELATED | Crews working to restore power following multiple outages in Idaho FallsOur advanced metering system automatically notifies us when an outage occurs. Restoring power safely remains the top priority for Idaho Falls Power.
Source:The Nation
March 03, 2024 23:01 UTC
Multiple highways closed due to winter storm
Skip to contentIdaho Falls news, Rexburg news, Pocatello news, East Idaho news, Idaho news, education news, crime news, good news, business news, entertainment news, Feel Good Friday and more. Published at 3:05 pm, March 2, 2024REXBURG — The Idaho Transportation Department has closed multiple highways due to heavy snowfall. The following roads are closed as of 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2:Idaho Highway 32 from Ashton to Tetonia Idaho Highway 33 from Newdale to Tetonia U.S. Highway 26 from Ririe to Swan ValleyAll of eastern Idaho is under a winter storm warning until Saturday evening, and has been experiencing heavy snowfall since Friday. For a complete forecast visit the EastIdahoNews.com weather page. For the latest road conditions visit 511 Idaho.
Source:The Nation
March 03, 2024 10:32 UTC
Sri Lanka’s girls among world’s most underweight – 410,000 malnourished
Sri Lanka’s girls among world’s most underweight – 410,000 malnourished By Kapila Bandara View(s): View(s):Girls in Sri Lanka count among the world’s most underweight, a form of malnutrition, a life-endangering condition that has remained unchanged in the country for more than three decades. In the study, a Sri Lanka country profile indicates that 410,000 girls are thin. As for the widespread existence of boys who are thin, Sri Lanka comes up 9th globally. The research shows that unlike in Sri Lanka, the underweight data had dropped in India in the 33 years from 1990. Among other things, it found that 159 million children are living with obesity, another form of malnutrition.
Source:Sunday Times
March 03, 2024 02:56 UTC
Kenya's had unusually hot weather—an expert unpacks what could be causing it
Source: phys.orgIn early 2024 most parts of Kenya, including Nairobi, experienced unusually high temperatures. The World Meteorological Organization described the hot weather as a global phenomenon: record high temperatures were recorded in 2023. January 2024 has been recorded as the hottest month on record so far worldwide. Gilbert Ouma, the coordinator of the University of Nairobi's Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation, and an associate professor at the Department of Meteorology, answers some key questions.
Source:The Nation
March 02, 2024 21:05 UTC
Winter storm causing widespread power outages
Idaho Falls Power announced “multiple prolonged outages” early Saturday morning, while Rocky Mountain Power is showing over 12,000 customers without power as of 8:30 a.m. Idaho Power has reported multiple outages, also affecting thousands of customers. The Idaho Falls Fire Department posted a video on its Facebook page showing a power line sparking and flaming in the snow. “If you see downed power lines, stay away and keep others clear,” the video’s caption said. Call 911 if you see a downed power line, a fire or any other emergency. During an outage, keep the following in mind:Communicate with your power provider about downed power lines and outages, and report whether your neighbors have also lost power.
Source:The Nation
March 02, 2024 16:00 UTC
Team finds novel vehicle for antibiotic resistance
Source: phys.orgAntibiotic resistance is a significant and growing medical problem worldwide. Researchers at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and collaborators have found a novel genetic arrangement that may help a common bacterium in the human gut, Bacteroides fragilis, protect itself from tetracycline, a widely used antibiotic.
Source:The Nation
March 01, 2024 21:05 UTC
Lianas, trees show varied stem xylem structure-function link
Source: phys.orgThe xylem of the plant stem performs several important functions. Elucidating the coordination or trade-offs between xylem functions is critical for understanding plant ecological strategy and adaptation to different environments. However, how xylem cell tissues influence their functions among different growth forms remains unresolved.
Source:The Nation
March 01, 2024 14:03 UTC
Magnetizing water drops to make them hop
Source: phys.orgA small combined team of material scientists from Sun Yat-sen University and Dalian University of Technology, both in China, has found that it is possible to make a single drop of water hop in desired ways by putting a magnetic particle inside of it and turning an electromagnet on and off. The research published in the journal ACS Nano.
Source:The Nation
February 29, 2024 15:18 UTC
IN PIX: Deshabandu Tennakoon assumes duties as IGP
IN PIX: Deshabandu Tennakoon assumes duties as IGPNewsDeshabandu Tennakoon officially assumed duties as the 36th Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka today (Feb. 29). The appointment was made following the approval by the Constitutional Council on Monday (Feb.26). Pix by: M.A. Pushpa KumaraYou can share this post!
Source:The Nation
February 29, 2024 13:19 UTC