Benjamin Gwinneth felt right at home when he arrived from the UK in August to take up his new position as assistant professor in the Department of Geography at Université de Montréal. (more…)
IBM supports Finanz Informatik in its strategic initiatives with AI, automation, and hybrid cloud technology
Böblingen, Germany – Finanz Informatik (FI) – the central IT service provider and digitalization partner of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe – and IBM have extended their successful collaboration with the signing of a new contract. (more…)
Moscow Couriers Refuse to Deliver ‘Haram’ Food, Citing Religious Beliefs
Delivery couriers in Moscow have begun refusing to deliver food items deemed haram (forbidden) in Islam. Workers from delivery services are indicating that they are unable to deliver products prohibited by Islamic law — particularly dishes containing pork.
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In new book, UChicago’s Ada Palmer explores popular misunderstandings of the Renaissance and historical myths used for political gain
During the pandemic, Assoc. Prof. Ada Palmer kept hearing one question: If the Black Plague caused the Renaissance, will COVID cause a golden age? (more…)
Students at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs bring a range of experiences to the classroom, perhaps none more so than the military service members who attend Princeton SPIA. (more…)
Die Frage, wie der Klang von Wörtern und ihre Bedeutung zusammenhängen, untersucht ein neues Projekt an der Universität Kassel. Das Projekt, welches von der DFG mit ca. 550.000 Euro gefördert wird, ist im Fachgebiet Allgemeine Psychologie angesiedelt. Hier wird es von Dr. Anita Körner und Prof. Dr. Ralf Rummer in den folgenden drei Jahren gemeinsam mit zwei Mitarbeiterinnen durchgeführt. (more…)
• Companies can now use Box AI with models from IBM watsonx, including open source IBM Granite and latest from Meta’s Llama (more…)
In hurricane-prone regions, homeowners are no strangers to unpredictable storms, powerful winds, and flying debris. As the climate changes and severe weather becomes more frequent, investing in reliable protection for your home isn’t just smart, it’s essential. Rollshutters offer a practical, long-term solution for storm protection and peace of mind. (more…)
