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Jennifer Weiscover, an associate professor of biochemistry at Purdue University, studies genetic variations in single-celled algae associated with algal blooms. The monitor shows a specimen of Prymnesium parvum, which causes ecologically harmful algal blooms around the world, including much of the United States. (Photo by Purdue Agricultural Communications/Tom Campbell) Body of the article: A research team led by Jennifer Weiscover, an associate professor of biochemistry at Purdue University, has identified the hidden genetic makeup of a microbe that’s causing toxic algal blooms in at least 24 states. The study on the microbe, Prymnesium parvum, was recently published in the journal…
Remote work has its challengesGetty The global pandemic has dramatically changed the way we work, and nowhere is this more evident than in Singapore. Once a country dominated by a traditional office culture, Singapore is now grappling with the reality of remote and hybrid work environments. While companies in other countries are asking employees to return to the office, many Asian companies intend to maintain remote work options. As companies and employees adapt to this new normal, questions arise around employee retention and career progression. How will remote work impact these critical areas? And what can Singaporean companies do to…
The New Orleans Saints have been on a roll through the first two weeks of the season, lining up for an early highlight of Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season with a home game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Saints have scored 91 points through two games, and such a hot offense could spell trouble for the Eagles, who came up short last week in their bid to beat the Falcons, allowing Kirk Cousins and co. to go for a 70-yard run for the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds of the game.Also in the early Week 3 highlight…
Even by the standards of a dizzying presidential campaign, the past two weeks of Donald J. Trump’s campaign have been chaotic.What began as Trump pushing the baseless claim on the debate stage that immigrants in Ohio were stealing and eating family pets ended with him coming under fire for his support of a Republican gubernatorial candidate in North Carolina who had called himself a “black Nazi” on a pornography message board.Meanwhile, Trump invited Laura Loomer, a right-wing influencer known for spreading conspiracy theories about the September 11 attacks, to an event marking the anniversary of those attacks. He called for…
David Adams, Ascentra Health David Adams Executive Vice President and CFO, Acentra Health Acentra Health’s finance team, led by David Adams, has fully integrated multiple acquisitions, helped the company refinance debt and driven new business growth by achieving backlog ratios of over 1.5x. “Ascentra Health is undergoing significant growth to better serve our clients and meet the increasing demand for care addressing behavioral health and health-related social needs,” said Adams. “Rapid expansion requires a team effort, and my Global Finance team’s passion for our mission and meticulous attention to detail have enabled us to achieve our ambitious growth goals while…
Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell on Sunday said that Rohit Sharma’s Indian team must focus on keeping Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant in shape for the upcoming matches. Rohit Sharma’s India recorded a thumping 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. India currently sits at the top of the WTC standings. The upcoming WTC series include New Zealand (three Tests at home) and Australia (five Tests away). Writing in his column for ESPNcricinfo, Chappell said India’s main target should be to get more players fit. “India’s main aim will…
The Lee County School District is partnering with Coca-Cola Consolidated for three years to help students achieve their career goals. The Lee County School District has announced a partnership with Coca-Cola Consolidated to help students achieve their career goals. Lee County Schools Superintendent Bernard McDaniel said the partnership began earlier this year and is expected to last for three years. “We want them to dream big and know what’s possible. That’s a big part of this effort and another step in the right direction.” McDaniel said the district is no stranger to partnerships, its most recent being with Pepsi. “One…
Still basking in the emotional afterglow of last week’s last-minute win, the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons face off on Sunday Night Football. The Chiefs beat the Bengals 26-25 on a 51-yard field goal by Harrison Butker in the final seconds of the game. The Falcons beat the Eagles 22-21 with a six-play, 70-yard drive that ended with a 7-yard touchdown run from Kirk Cousins to Drake London with 34 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Atlanta’s win was particularly shocking, as the Falcons were down by six with 1:39 left in the game before getting the ball back…
Tre Harris has been the WR1 since enrolling at Ole Miss and is coming off a 900-yard season in 2023 that was followed by well over 600 yards receiving this fall.Harris is the No. 1 target for quarterback Jackson Dart, and Dart didn’t hesitate to give him a chance last night, leading the Rebels to a 52-13 win over Georgia Southern. “When you have the best receiver in the country, you want to give him as many opportunities as you can,” Dart said after the game. “He’s been good from the moment he got here.”Tre Harris’ 225 yards didn’t just…
Former Rep. Liz Cheney, who has emerged as perhaps the most vocal and visible conservative critic of former President Donald J. Trump, suggested Friday night that a new political party might need to be created to replace the Republican Party if Mr. Trump is defeated.Cheney, who was elected to Congress from Wyoming and served as a member of the House Republican leadership but recently crossed party lines to support Vice President Kamala Harris for president, said the party she dedicated her life to may not survive as a viable organization after being effectively taken over by Trump.”Whether they form a…