Earlier in 2018, public support for big tech companies seemed to have weathered the recent storm of scandals that plagued the industry. Since then, however, perceptions have shifted and Facebook in particular has become increasingly vilified over the past 6 months.
The seasonality of many infectious diseases is well recognized. Influenza occurs at the highest rates during winter in temperate climates, and dengue fever occurs during the rainy season in tropical climates.
Following the results of the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum in 2016, the United Kingdom has been on a slow and unclear path to exit from the European Union. Given the long history and close ties between the United Kingdom and the other member countries of the European Union, it is not surprising that a clear path forward has yet to be decided. To ensure a smooth exit, concerns about immigration, trade, and defense must be addressed. However, scientists are also raising the alarm about the impact of Brexit on research in the United Kingdom.
Beginning in 2005, a National Geographic photographer began a project that aimed to preserve earth’s biodiversity in images. Joel Sartore founded the Photo Ark project with the aim of documenting animal species before they disappear.
