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NSF materials research centers to accelerate science from lab to factory
06/26/2023
NSF invests $162 million in research centers to accelerate materials science from lab to factory

NSF backs nine Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers to create novel materials that can solve big challenges and enable the industries of tomorrow.

A $162 million investment from the U.S. National Science Foundation will drive the creation of advanced materials capable of remarkable things — from being tough enough to withstand the heat of a fusion reactor to processing information at the quantum level. Nine Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) will each receive $18 million over six years. The centers aim to transform fundamental scientific breakthroughs into tangible benefits for multiple sectors of the U.S. economy and innovations that can be produced on tomorrow's factory floors.

"NSF's Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers will help us seize new opportunities in semiconductors, biotech, quantum information and more, addressing the needs of our society and advancing critical emerging technologies," said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. "They will do so by expanding and enriching the ecosystem of innovation across our country."

Council of the EU,latest

 

Press material Sunday 9 July 2023

● Council of the EU   09/07/2023 13:24 | Press release | The EU and New Zealand sign an agreement for the participation of New Zealand in European programmes like Horizon Europe   The European Union and New Zealand have today signed an agreement for the participation of New Zealand in EU Programmes. The agreement creates a long-lasting legal framework that regulates the terms and conditions for New Zealand’s participation in European programmes, including its involvement in the governance structures and its financial contribution. The agreement opens the doors to New Zealand’s participation in the framework programme for research and innovation Horizon Europe (2021-2027). "New Zealand and the European Union have a long history of cooperation in the field of research. With this agreement we want to make a step forward to support our research and innovation communities and our respective economic sectors, but also to contribute to science progress in areas that matter to the whole planet." Diana Morant Ripoll, Spanish Minister for Science and Innovation New Zealand and the EU will cooperate in research projects related to climate change and carbon-neutrality but also in other areas such as big data, precision agriculture, sustainable energy, earthquake research and industrial innovation. The agreement is expected to boost bilateral cooperation in research and innovation. The EU is New Zealand’s most significant regional science and innovation partner, with more than half of New Zealand’s researchers regularly engaged in active collaborations with EU partners. Around 4 000 businesses in New Zealand perform research and development activities, with many more engaging in innovation. New Zealand has 8 Universities, 7 Crown Research Institutes, and several independent research organisations.

09/07/2023 12:00 | Article Ten questions on the functioning of the European Union What will Spain's role be? Who makes the decisions? How do the institutions work?

Highlights of the agenda of the informal ministerial meeting on employment and social policies 09/07/2023 22:00 | Article Highlights of the agenda of the informal ministerial meeting on employment and social policies On 13-14 July, the informal ministerial meeting on employment and social policies of the EU will take place in Madrid. 08/07/2023 13:00 | Article The Spanish Presidency seeks to make progress in the process of restoring nature to guarantee EU food sovereignty The informal ministerial meeting on energy and the environment will address some of the priorities of the Spanish Presidency, such as open strategic autonomy.

U.S. Department of State Weekly Digest Bulletin

Slovenia’s National Day
06/25/2023

Slovenia’s National Day
06/25/2023 12:02 AM EDT



Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I offer our best wishes to the people of Slovenia as you honor your Statehood Day.

Congratulations once again on your election to the UN Security Council for 2024-2025. I am confident Slovenia will meaningfully contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security. This milestone builds on your emergence as a vibrant democracy, a champion of good governance and rule of law, and a regional leader in promoting security and Euro-Atlantic integration in the Western Balkans.

Building on our shared values as partners and NATO Allies, we grow stronger together because of our cooperation on important issues like clean and reliable energy and expanding the economic ties between our countries. I look forward to ensuring that our deep friendship continues to strengthen in the year ahead.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week
06/25/2023


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week
06/25/2023 11:08 AM EDT



Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

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Culture

Executive Order on marking the 100th anniversary of the State Central Museum of Contemporary History of RussiaJuly 6, 2023, 22:45

Meeting with Minister of Culture Olga LyubimovaJuly 5, 2023, 14:10

Economy

Meeting with Stavropol Territory Governor Vladimir VladimirovJuly 6, 2023, 13:50

Συνέντευξη Ευάγγελου Βενιζέλου

 

8 Ιουλίου 2023   Συνέντευξη Ευάγγελου Βενιζέλου στα ΝΕΑ και στην Αγγέλα Καστρινάκη, στη στήλη «Γευματίζοντας με τα ΝΕΑ»     A.K.: Στο λήμμα σας στη Βικιπαίδεια, αγαπητέ πρόεδρε, διαβάζω, μετά τα πολύ υψηλά αξιώματα που λάβατε στην ελληνική πολιτική σκηνή, το εξής: «Σήμερα, απέχει από την ενεργό πολιτική προτιμώντας την διδασκαλία, επιστρέφοντας στην έδρα του Συνταγματικού Δικαίου». Αυτό το «προτιμώντας» πόσο αντιστοιχεί στην πραγματικότητα; Σας θυμάμαι σαν εξαιρετικό δάσκαλο από 2-3 μαθήματα που είχε τύχει να ακούσω αρχές δεκαετίας του 1980 (εγώ από άλλη Σχολή), όμως είμαι βέβαιη πως σας τρώει το σαράκι της συμμετοχής στην ενεργό πολιτική. Ευ. Β. : Η αποχώρησή μου από τη λεγόμενη ενεργό πολιτική και πιο συγκεκριμένα από τη Βουλή το 2019 δεν ήταν δική μου επιλογή, αλλά μια απόφαση της τότε ηγεσίας του ΠΑΣΟΚ. Άρα η επιστροφή μου στο Πανεπιστήμιο και στη δικηγορία και κυρίως η διαμόρφωση της σφαίρας της «μεταπολιτικής», όπως λέω, είναι κάτι που μπορεί να μη γινόταν αν τα πράγματα εξελίσσονταν γραμμικά και ίσως με κάποια δόση αδράνειας. Εκ των υστέρων όμως και εκ του αποτελέσματος, όλα αυτά συγκροτούν ένα πεδίο που έχει πολύ μεγάλο ενδιαφέρον και μου προσφέρει τη δυνατότητα μιας πολιτικής παρέμβασης ίσως πιο σημαντικής από αυτή που είχα με συμβατικούς όρους. Αν η ερώτηση είναι αν μου λείπει η Βουλή, σήμερα, τέσσερα χρόνια μετά, και δηλώνοντας τον απόλυτο σεβασμό μου στο κοινοβουλευτικό σύστημα και στη Βουλή, η απάντησή μου είναι ότι δεν μου λείπει και μάλιστα με τη σημερινή σύνθεσή της.

NASA's Earth Observatory ,update

 

JULY 4, 2023 Weekly News

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Protected Areas Safeguard Climate Protecting carbon stored in ecosystems could be a powerful tool in tackling climate change.       Prague at Night Infrastructure new and old glows across the Czech Republic's capital city.       The Ancient Forests and White Cliffs of Jasmund In Germany's smallest national park, European beech trees are perched atop precipitous chalk cliffs.       Dust Pours Through Tokar Gap A seasonal shift in the winds often sends dust from Africa streaming over the Red Sea.       On This Day in 2020: Comet NEOWISE In July 2020, sky gazers on Earth and on the International Space Station had a front row seat to one of the brightest comets in decades.       On This Day in 2020: Nishinoshima Belches A young volcanic island in the western Pacific Ocean went through some growing pains in summer 2020.       On This Day in 2013: NASA's Earth Science Satellite Fleet Sixteen operating satellites monitored Earth in July 2013; ten years later, the fleet has grown substantially.

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Biparjoy Swamps Western India Intense rainfall led to flooding in parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh as the slow-moving storm moved inland. (Jun 27, 2023)       Canadian Smoke Reaches Europe Smoke from wildland fires in Canada traversed the Atlantic Ocean and drifted over European countries including Portugal and Spain. (Jun 26, 2023)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:update

 

The following materials are updated to reflect the latest ACIP recommendations. Interim Recommendations for Use of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines for Persons Aged ≥6 Months — United States, April 2023

View Now New CID Journal Supplement Highlights Critical Need for Global Efforts to Combat AR With support from CDC and in partnership with Health Security Partners, the Clinical Infectious Diseases (CID) journal has published a new supplement, The Evolving Challenges of Antibiotic Resistance in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Priorities and Solutions. The supplement: Reveals alarmingly high levels of antimicrobial resistance (AR) in hospitals and communities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), even before the COVID-19 pandemic Shows increased antibiotic use, rapid spread of AR genes in hospitals, and high numbers of antimicrobial-resistant infections in several countries during the pandemic Explores interventions that can help regain the ground lost in combating AR globally during the COVID-19 pandemic Data on AR from LMICs are sparse. This supplement helps fill the gap, providing data on AR and antibiotic use from communities and hospitals across several LMICs. CDC and partners work to combat AR globally through the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory and Response Network, including the Antibiotic Resistance in Communities and Hospitals research consortium, and the Global Action in Healthcare Network. These collaborations aim to accelerate progress in preventing infections, detecting infections rapidly when they do occur, and responding effectively to outbreaks. Access the CID supplement to learn more about the critical need for a global effort to improve antibiotic use through stewardship programs and to protect people from AR by implementing infection prevention and control strategies. Read the new @CDCgov-supported @CIDjournal supplement to learn more about the critical need for a global effort to combat #AntimicrobialResistance: https://bit.ly/44mfC5z Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd   Atlanta, GA 30329   1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)   TTY: 888-232-6348