AI and Machine Learning in Business Market is Predicted to Reach $190.5 Billion at a CAGR of 32% by 2032 – Business News Today – EIN Presswire
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CHICAGO, IL — January 14, 2025 — Bimos, the best-in-class manufacturer of specialty ergonomic seating for Science and High Tech facilities, is excited to announce that Nicholas Weatherspoon has joined the team as Business Development Manager.
Nick brings a wealth of previous experience in cultivating client relationships, driving strategic growth, and lab market experience. His extensive background in business development and commitment to exceeding client expectations makes him a valuable asset to the Bimos team. In his new role, Nick will focus on expanding Bimos’ presence in key markets, building relationships with new and existing clients, and identifying opportunities to further innovate and grow.
“We are thrilled to add Nick to our US team,” said Mark Scelfo, US Managing Director at Bimos. “His previous expertise will align very well with our objective to deliver knowledge and support to our lab and ESD reseller business partners.”
David Langiulli Announces Latest Book, Using Your Mind for a Healthy and Happy Life – Book Publishing Industry Today – EIN Presswire
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Wednesday, January 15th 2025 – 09:01 UTC
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Portsmouth University scientists Dr. Keiron Roberts and Dr. Adele Julier
A scientist team aboard the Royal Navy icebreaker is uncovering the damage plastic waste is having on Antarctica. As part of efforts to preserve one of the world’s most unique and fragile environments, critical work has been carried out by researchers from the University of Portsmouth aboard polar research vessel HMS Protector.
The United Nations estimates that more than eight million metric tons of plastic enter the planet’s oceans every year, posing a severe threat to global ecosystems.
Dr Keiron Roberts, a senior lecturer in sustainability and the built environment, and a member of the Revolution Plastics Institute used a drone to survey the Antarctic coastline, pinpointing areas where litter has washed ashore, but also took water samples and marine sediments to measure the human impact – especially through tourism – on the frozen continent.
The research comes at an important time, showing that plastic is infiltrating a previously unspoiled environment as progress is made on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.At the same time, pollen samples from the air and from mosses were being collected by Dr Adele Julier, a senior lecturer and palaeo-ecologist, to look at climate and weather changes across Antarctica.
The two scientists will now analyze the results of their studies at their laboratories in Portsmouth.
Dr. Roberts said: “Coming from a navy family, being on board HMS Protector has been a bucket-list experience. The crew’s support has been incredible, and this time among them is something I’ll treasure forever.
“Without the crew of HMS Protector this valuable data would not be possible to collect. With their help we are now building up an evidence base of the impacts that humans are having in the region, particularly micro-plastics, and hope to continue this work with them moving forward.”Dr Julier added: “Setting pollen slides around the ship and counting pollen every day at a microscope in the warfare room has been a surreal and fascinating experience.
“The crew has all been so welcoming and friendly, and have put up admirably with me getting way too excited about finding moss.”
HMS Protector is now headed for Punta Arenas at the southern tip of Chile for a rotation of some of her crew with colleagues from back in the UK as she prepares for the next phase of her Antarctic deployment.
Wednesday, January 15th 2025 – 09:01 UTC
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Portsmouth University scientists Dr. Keiron Roberts and Dr. Adele Julier
A scientist team aboard the Royal Navy icebreaker is uncovering the damage plastic waste is having on Antarctica. As part of efforts to preserve one of the world’s most unique and fragile environments, critical work has been carried out by researchers from the University of Portsmouth aboard polar research vessel HMS Protector.
The United Nations estimates that more than eight million metric tons of plastic enter the planet’s oceans every year, posing a severe threat to global ecosystems.
Dr Keiron Roberts, a senior lecturer in sustainability and the built environment, and a member of the Revolution Plastics Institute used a drone to survey the Antarctic coastline, pinpointing areas where litter has washed ashore, but also took water samples and marine sediments to measure the human impact – especially through tourism – on the frozen continent.
The research comes at an important time, showing that plastic is infiltrating a previously unspoiled environment as progress is made on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.At the same time, pollen samples from the air and from mosses were being collected by Dr Adele Julier, a senior lecturer and palaeo-ecologist, to look at climate and weather changes across Antarctica.
The two scientists will now analyze the results of their studies at their laboratories in Portsmouth.
Dr. Roberts said: “Coming from a navy family, being on board HMS Protector has been a bucket-list experience. The crew’s support has been incredible, and this time among them is something I’ll treasure forever.
“Without the crew of HMS Protector this valuable data would not be possible to collect. With their help we are now building up an evidence base of the impacts that humans are having in the region, particularly micro-plastics, and hope to continue this work with them moving forward.”Dr Julier added: “Setting pollen slides around the ship and counting pollen every day at a microscope in the warfare room has been a surreal and fascinating experience.
“The crew has all been so welcoming and friendly, and have put up admirably with me getting way too excited about finding moss.”
HMS Protector is now headed for Punta Arenas at the southern tip of Chile for a rotation of some of her crew with colleagues from back in the UK as she prepares for the next phase of her Antarctic deployment.
Malaysia has officially launched its national tourism campaign called Visit Malaysia 2026. — Photo Courtesy of Tourism Malaysia
MALAYSIA — Malaysia has officially launched its national tourism campaign called Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) at a special event held at Hangar 6, MAB Engineering Complex in Selangor State.Hosted by Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, VM2026 marks the beginning of a journey to establish Malaysia as a leading global destination, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant culture and hospitality.At the launching event held on January 6, Malaysia unveiled the campaign’s visual identity, including its logo, mascot, theme song, and aircraft livery.The VM2026 logo, symbolising the dynamism of Malaysian culture and nature, was impressively showcased on aircraft from Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and AirAsia.The campaign’s official theme song named “Surreal Experiences” is expected to fully capture the unique and distinctive aspects of Malaysia’s tourism offerings.The Malayan Sun Bear, a rare and protected species, was chosen as the campaign’s mascot, underscoring Malaysia’s commitment to nature conservation.VM2026 aims to attract 35.6 million international tourists and generate RM147.1 billion (approximately US$32.5 billion) in tourism revenue, enhancing Malaysia’s competitive position in the international tourism market and solidifying the industry’s crucial role in contributing to national GDP.The event also featured the exchange of Memoranda of Cooperation (MoC) with key strategic partners, including Malaysia Aviation Group, AirAsia, Batik Air, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Huawei, Mastercard, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), and the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH).As part of VM2026, a special event, the Malaysia Sarong Music Run (MSMR) 2025, will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.This unique cultural and sporting event is endorsed by Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim and is expected to attract over 20,000 participants.MSMR 2025 will also celebrate Malaysia’s rich heritage while promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. The event is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with Locco, to promote an active lifestyle while showcasing Malaysia’s distinctive cultural diversity.Tourism Malaysia in Vietnam will intensify promotional activities within the VM2026 campaign, focusing on building partnerships with Vietnamese businesses and travel partners, including travel agencies, airlines, tour operators, and media outlets.Tourism Malaysia will actively participate in promotional programmes aimed at enhancing Malaysia’s image, such as international travel events such as VITM Hanoi and ITE HCMC, design attractive packaged tours with special offers with airlines, local travel agents and OTAs; and implement multi-channel media campaigns across press, television, social media, and various online platforms. — VNS
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Malaysia has officially launched its national tourism campaign called Visit Malaysia 2026. — Photo Courtesy of Tourism Malaysia
MALAYSIA — Malaysia has officially launched its national tourism campaign called Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) at a special event held at Hangar 6, MAB Engineering Complex in Selangor State.Hosted by Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, VM2026 marks the beginning of a journey to establish Malaysia as a leading global destination, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant culture and hospitality.At the launching event held on January 6, Malaysia unveiled the campaign’s visual identity, including its logo, mascot, theme song, and aircraft livery.The VM2026 logo, symbolising the dynamism of Malaysian culture and nature, was impressively showcased on aircraft from Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and AirAsia.The campaign’s official theme song named “Surreal Experiences” is expected to fully capture the unique and distinctive aspects of Malaysia’s tourism offerings.The Malayan Sun Bear, a rare and protected species, was chosen as the campaign’s mascot, underscoring Malaysia’s commitment to nature conservation.VM2026 aims to attract 35.6 million international tourists and generate RM147.1 billion (approximately US$32.5 billion) in tourism revenue, enhancing Malaysia’s competitive position in the international tourism market and solidifying the industry’s crucial role in contributing to national GDP.The event also featured the exchange of Memoranda of Cooperation (MoC) with key strategic partners, including Malaysia Aviation Group, AirAsia, Batik Air, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Huawei, Mastercard, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), and the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH).As part of VM2026, a special event, the Malaysia Sarong Music Run (MSMR) 2025, will take place on February 8, 2025, at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.This unique cultural and sporting event is endorsed by Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim and is expected to attract over 20,000 participants.MSMR 2025 will also celebrate Malaysia’s rich heritage while promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. The event is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with Locco, to promote an active lifestyle while showcasing Malaysia’s distinctive cultural diversity.Tourism Malaysia in Vietnam will intensify promotional activities within the VM2026 campaign, focusing on building partnerships with Vietnamese businesses and travel partners, including travel agencies, airlines, tour operators, and media outlets.Tourism Malaysia will actively participate in promotional programmes aimed at enhancing Malaysia’s image, such as international travel events such as VITM Hanoi and ITE HCMC, design attractive packaged tours with special offers with airlines, local travel agents and OTAs; and implement multi-channel media campaigns across press, television, social media, and various online platforms. — VNS
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“Ốc nón Sơn Đoòng” (Sơn Đoòng cone snail) is first recorded species of land gastropods in Việt Nam. —VNA/VNS PhotosHÀ NỘI — Vietnamese scientists have discovered a new snail species in Sơn Đoòng Cave within the Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park in the central province of Quảng Bình, and named it “Ốc nón Sơn Đoòng” (Sơn Đoòng cone snail).This land snail species, scientifically called Calybium plicatus sp. nov., belongs to the Calybium genus, the Helicinidae family, the Cycloneritida order, and the Gastropoda class, within the Animalia kingdom.It was found during a state-level project to research biodiversity in the Sơn Đoòng Cave system for conservation and sustainable development implemented by the Việt Nam Museum of Nature under the Việt Nam Academy of Science and Technology.Associate Professor Dr. Vũ Văn Liên, Deputy General Director of museum and the project leader, said that Calybium plicatus sp. nov. has a shell resembling that of Calybium massiei Morlet, 1892, but it is smaller in size and has six evenly spaced top plates on the apex. This discovery marks the first recorded species of land gastropods in Việt Nam.Vietnamese scientists have discovered a new snail species in Sơn Đoòng CaveThe research results on the new species have been published in the Ruthenica Journal, Volume 35, Issue 1 (2025), enhancing the scientific value and international attention on the unique ecosystem of the Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park, said Dr. Liên.Phạm Hồng Thái, Director of the park’s Management Board, praised the research, noting that it provides crucial scientific contributions that will help the park manage and protect Sơn Đoòng Cave and surrounding caves sustainably. The project has also created a comprehensive biodiversity database for the Sơn Đoòng Cave system and surrounding areas, reinforcing the park’s global significance not only in geological and scenic terms but also in biodiversity and unique aesthetic values, he added.Sơn Đoòng Cave, located in the Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng forest in Quảng Bình, was first discovered by a local resident in 1990. In 2009, it was explored and confirmed by the British Cave Research Association as the largest cave in the world. Since its discovery, Sơn Đoòng has captivated the world with its enormous size and unique cave formations that are unmatched anywhere.The Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park currently records 2,954 species of higher plants, belonging to 1,007 genera, 198 families, 63 orders, 12 classes, and six phyla, including 111 species in Việt Nam’s Red Data Book of Threatened Species, and 121 in International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. It also records 1,399 animal species from 835 genera, 289 families, 66 orders, 12 classes, and four phyla, including 82 species in Việt Nam’s Red Data Book and 116 in the IUCN Red List. — VNS
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“Ốc nón Sơn Đoòng” (Sơn Đoòng cone snail) is first recorded species of land gastropods in Việt Nam. —VNA/VNS PhotosHÀ NỘI — Vietnamese scientists have discovered a new snail species in Sơn Đoòng Cave within the Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park in the central province of Quảng Bình, and named it “Ốc nón Sơn Đoòng” (Sơn Đoòng cone snail).This land snail species, scientifically called Calybium plicatus sp. nov., belongs to the Calybium genus, the Helicinidae family, the Cycloneritida order, and the Gastropoda class, within the Animalia kingdom.It was found during a state-level project to research biodiversity in the Sơn Đoòng Cave system for conservation and sustainable development implemented by the Việt Nam Museum of Nature under the Việt Nam Academy of Science and Technology.Associate Professor Dr. Vũ Văn Liên, Deputy General Director of museum and the project leader, said that Calybium plicatus sp. nov. has a shell resembling that of Calybium massiei Morlet, 1892, but it is smaller in size and has six evenly spaced top plates on the apex. This discovery marks the first recorded species of land gastropods in Việt Nam.Vietnamese scientists have discovered a new snail species in Sơn Đoòng CaveThe research results on the new species have been published in the Ruthenica Journal, Volume 35, Issue 1 (2025), enhancing the scientific value and international attention on the unique ecosystem of the Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park, said Dr. Liên.Phạm Hồng Thái, Director of the park’s Management Board, praised the research, noting that it provides crucial scientific contributions that will help the park manage and protect Sơn Đoòng Cave and surrounding caves sustainably. The project has also created a comprehensive biodiversity database for the Sơn Đoòng Cave system and surrounding areas, reinforcing the park’s global significance not only in geological and scenic terms but also in biodiversity and unique aesthetic values, he added.Sơn Đoòng Cave, located in the Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng forest in Quảng Bình, was first discovered by a local resident in 1990. In 2009, it was explored and confirmed by the British Cave Research Association as the largest cave in the world. Since its discovery, Sơn Đoòng has captivated the world with its enormous size and unique cave formations that are unmatched anywhere.The Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park currently records 2,954 species of higher plants, belonging to 1,007 genera, 198 families, 63 orders, 12 classes, and six phyla, including 111 species in Việt Nam’s Red Data Book of Threatened Species, and 121 in International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. It also records 1,399 animal species from 835 genera, 289 families, 66 orders, 12 classes, and four phyla, including 82 species in Việt Nam’s Red Data Book and 116 in the IUCN Red List. — VNS
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Travel and Expense Management Software Market Predicted to Hit $15.7 Billion by 2032 – Travel Industry Today – EIN Presswire
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