• Political echo chambers
After the 2016 presidential election, a flurry of news coverage focused on the idea that social media echo chambers led to political polarization and amplified existing biases. But new research from Damon Centola at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication and Joshua Becker, a postdoctoral student at Northwestern University, found that social bubbles actually aren’t bad. In fact, collective intelligence—peer learning within social networks—can increase belief accuracy, even in politically homogenous groups. “Remarkably,” Centola said, “our new findings show that properly designed social media networks can even lead to improved understanding of contentious topics.” (EDITORS: Additional information)
• Threats to plants & animals
A million plant and animal species face imminent extinction due to human activity, according to a report from the United Nations. Despite the dire news, experts at the University of Pennsylvania say there are simple steps nearly anyone can take to stem the threat of mass extinction and biodiversity loss. Julie Ellis, a researcher in the Penn School of Veterinary Medicine, recommends planting native species, decreasing plastic consumption, and voting. Dan Garofalo, director of Penn Sustainability, suggests reducing your travel footprint and paying attention to the foods you eat. “There’s no silver bullet, and there’s no secret lever that will protect ecosystems from our collective impact,” he said, “but there are actions that we can take.” (EDITORS: Additional information)
• Unknown virus
Most viruses are discovered because they cause a new disease, but researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have identified a previously unknown viral family, which turns out to be the second-most common DNA virus in human lung and mouth specimens. Frederic D. Bushman and Ronald G. Collman led the team that uncovered the new virus, called Redondoviridae. “New sequencing techniques have helped us uncover a world of new viruses,” says Bushman. (EDITORS: Additional information)
• Late-day cancer screenings
Patients who visit their primary care doctor later in the day are less likely to be offered cancer screenings than patients who see their doctor in the morning. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and Wharton School attributes this decline in cancer screening rates to both “decision fatigue,” the cumulative burden of screening discussions made earlier in the day, and doctors falling behind in their busy schedules. “Our findings suggest that future interventions targeting improvements in cancer screening might focus on time of day as an important factor in influencing behaviors,” says lead author Esther Hsiang. (EDITORS: Additional information)
• Cognitive enhancers
According to recent surveys, the general public largely views the use of cognitive enhancers, such as Adderall, as an acceptable practice when used by adults in the workplace, but not for students or athletes. Cognitive enhancers are increasingly misused by adolescents and adults—millions use them to boost productivity or alertness, even in light of negative side effects such as dependence and, in some cases, cardiovascular issues. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine found that people were more likely to be accepting of the practice when it’s framed positively, for example using the analogy of “fuel” rather than “steroids.” The study sheds light on the attitudes of the public which may help understand and address the misuse of these medications. (EDITORS: Additional information)
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Hi James,
With summer arriving and 52% of Americans reporting having unused vacation days last year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best & Worst Cities for Staycations as well as accompanying videos.
To identify the best spots for staying local, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 43 key indicators of a fun-filled yet wallet-friendly staycation. The data ranges from movie and bowling costs to spas and wellness centers per capita to cost of house-cleaning services.
Best Cities for Staycations
Worst Cities for Staycations
1
Honolulu, HI
173
Jersey City, NJ
2
Orlando, FL
174
Lewiston, ME
3
Chicago, IL
175
Aurora, IL
4
San Diego, CA
176
Santa Ana, CA
5
Portland, OR
177
Pearl City, HI
6
Charleston, SC
178
Irving, TX
7
Seattle, WA
179
Bridgeport, CT
8
Fort Lauderdale, FL
180
Yonkers, NY
9
Tampa, FL
181
Oxnard, CA
10
San Francisco, CA
182
Chula Vista, CA
Best vs. Worst
To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-for-staycations/4341/
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ATS Innova and Probiotic Solutions team up to provide the best in water treatment. Together, they will offer microbiological solutions to facilities worldwide.
Our partnership with Probiotic Solutions reinforces our mission to deliver all industries involving water treatment higher performing options, at a cost neutral or even cost-reduction position.”
— Kirk Langston
MIDVALE, UTAH, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- May 27, 2019
MIDVALE, UT – ATS Innova, the leader in solution-based products for advanced water treatment, is happy to announce the complementary partnership with Gilbert, AZ-based Probiotic Solutions – a concentrated liquid wastewater remediation company that features Micro Carbon Technology®. The two companies announced a formal partnership at the end of March after working on the partnership since August of 2018.
Among a line of Biostimulants that include the products Bio Energizer® and Bio Genesis®, ATS will carry the full Probiotic Solution line of products for the benefit of water treatment facilities worldwide to complement the ATS Innova MB microbiological product line.
With this partnership, it will enable ATS to push into the microbial technology field with more efficient microbiology solutions; the result will be healthier biology in a matter of days, not weeks. To summarize, the partnership greatly expands ATS solutions offerings while expanding Probiotic Solutions geographical reach both domestically and internationally.
Greg Page, Regional Sales Manager for ATS Innova, is excited about the partnership and said, “They are best in class with proven science and I’m just very excited about carrying their products because of the science behind it, as well as the support they provide. The engineering behind their solutions is incredible and I’m excited about everything they have to offer.”
Kirk Langston, Executive Vice President of ATS Innova added, “Our partnership with Probiotic Solutions reinforces our mission to deliver all industries involving water treatment higher performing options, at a cost neutral or even cost reduction position, to ultimately reduce their compliance risks. These products are safe to the environment and adhere to green-chemistry principles. Ultimately, it better allows wastewater and water treatment facilities to reach their full potential.”
Langston concluded, “Micro Carbon Technology (MCT) from Probiotic Solutions is unmatched in terms of its ability to transport both the biology and biostimulants to improve overall bioavailability. We encourage customers to put it to the test side-by-side against their current solutions to experience the difference for themselves. “
Jared Alder, Business Manager for Probiotic Solutions, said this about teaming up with ATS Innova. “Greg contacted us in September of last year about our products and we began discussing partnering with them. We concluded that from a strategic viewpoint, the geographical location, and the fact that ATS already specializes in chemical solutions, a partnership made sense and were the main reasons why we chose them. We see a long-term partnership opportunity together.”
For more information on both companies, visit ATS Innova at https://atsinnovawatertreatment.com/ and Probiotic Solutions at https://probiotic.com/.
About ATS
Since 1979, ATS (Alpine Technical Services) has been pivotal in providing high-performance, smart water solutions for water and wastewater treatment plants and professionals. With best-in-class technology, experience, managed services, and programs, it drives superior water treatment quality at lower costs and in the most environmentally-responsible approaches. Their mission is Stewards of Humanity and they partner and consult with customers to solve problems and create positive outcomes.
About Probiotic Solutions
Probiotic Solutions® carry concentrated liquid wastewater remediation products with their Micro Carbon Technology® as the base ingredient for maximum microbial stimulation in wastewater. Their products reduce sludge, cut down on odor, and control Bio-Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Fat, Oil, Grease (FOG) levels. Probiotic Solutions® is a growing company expanding its distribution nation-wide and worldwide. Their vision is to Lead the world in sustainable solutions for environmental challenges.
For more information on Probiotic Solutions, contact:
Jared Alder
480-486-0800
jared@bhn.us
Kirk Langston
ATS
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