Posts Categorized: Science

ISPMB Welcomes Indigenous Spokesman Paul Crane Tohlakai to Its New Advisory Council

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Paul Crane Tohlakai—a leading Indigenous spokesman for saving mustangs, sacred sites, and bison in North America—is now a highly esteemed member of the advisory council for the International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros (ISPMB). Tohlakai is a spiritual advisor who has played an instrumental role in indigenous ceremonies for more than three… Read more »

Ethical AI Advocate Saishruthi Swaminathan Shares Her Story to Encourage & Inspire Women in the Data Science Community

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It’s hardly a secret that the AI and Data Science communities suffer from a great under representation of women. Breaking through the barriers that exist to enter is far from easy, which is at least partly an explanation of why this trend continues. Fortunately, hard work is being done to help change this dynamic. Leading… Read more »

Psychic (And Improviser) Terry Withers Launches New Web Series,

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Psychic, improviser, and touring artist Terry Withers, wants you to know about psychic stuff.  At least that’s what his new web series purports. Terry explains, “Too many people don’t understand what it means to be psychic.  They think it means telekinetically lifting large objects.  Or creating firestorms out of thin air when you get upset.  And… Read more »

International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros Recognizes Former President “Wild Horse Annie” During Women’s History Month

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The International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros (ISPMB) recently celebrated the birthday of its first president, “Wild Horse Annie” (also known as Velma Johnston), on March 5—the perfect way to ring in Women’s History Month, according to the society. According to the ISPMB, Johnston—who was born on March 5, 1912—was a powerful… Read more »

Byers Scientific, Iowa State University & Odor Experts Identify Volatile Chemical Compound Responsible for Cannabis Odor Complaints

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A research team comprised of Byers Scientific, Iowa State University and Texas-based odor experts report isolation and identification of the volatile chemical which appears to be primarily responsible for the downwind skunky-like environmental odor complaints which have been commonly reported for commercial cannabis and industrial hemp growing operations. By employing a triangulation approach of analytical… Read more »