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UGA Hacks 9, Hotter Wings and Helping Missing Children

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UGAHacks is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that has been hosting an annual 48-hour hackathon for almost a decade now. This was the 2nd time HPCC Systems sponsored a challenge and participated in the hackathon held at the University of Georgia. If you want to catch up on our participation in last year’s event, please read the blog: UGA Hacks 8, Hot Wings and Hope for the Future.
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Academia; Education; Data & Analytics; Community Engagement, Global

Global nutritional challenges and opportunities: Buckwheat, a potential bridge between nutrient deficiency and food security

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Trends in Food Science and Technology, Volume 145, March 2024
Global food insecurity persists despite increased production, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions like "Smart Foods" such as buckwheat, which is nutrient-dense, climate-resilient, and rich in bioactive compounds. Leveraging buckwheat’s genetic potential and diverse applications can promote health benefits and help address future nutritional challenges.
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Food security and nutrition, Global

World Blood Donor Day 2026

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World Blood Donor Day 2026: Honoring the Heroes of Life

Picture this: a world where countless lives are saved every day, not by superheroes in capes, but by ordinary people with an extraordinary gift to give. These are the blood donors, the unsung heroes who, on June 14th, we come together to celebrate during World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).

The Power of a Simple Act

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Health and wellbeing; Health and population, Global

World No Tobacco Day 2026

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World No Tobacco Day 2026: Uniting for a Tobacco-Free Future

Every year, on May 31st, World No Tobacco Day serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact that tobacco use has on individuals, families, and communities worldwide. Established by the World Health Organization (WHO) Member States in 1987, this global event aims to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

The Toll of Tobacco

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Health and wellbeing; Health Impact, Global

A pulse check for trends in sea turtle numbers across the globe

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iScience, Volume 27, 15 March 2024
Global view on sea turtle conservation
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Biodiversity and ecosystems, Global

Climate change-related distributional range shifts of venomous snakes: a predictive modelling study of effects on public health and biodiversity

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The Lancet Planetary Health, Volume 8, March 2024
This paper supports SDG 15 by highlighting that the effects of loss of biodiversity due to climate change and associated changes in the distribution of venomous snakes will be most pronounced in tropical regions, where extensive land is devoted to agriculture and rearing livestock.
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Biodiversity and ecosystems; Climate Change, Global

Coping with light pollution in urban environments: Patterns and challenges

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iScience, Volume 27, 15 March 2024
Reviews the effects of light pollution in urban ecosystems
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Biodiversity and ecosystems, Global

The Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) Diet for the Aging Brain: A Systematic Review

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Advances in Nutrition, Volume 15, March 2024
In the field of nutrition and brain aging research, dietary patterns, particularly the MIND diet, are a prominent area of interest. This systematic review provides an overview of studies examining the MIND diet in relation to brain aging. It updates previous systematic reviews with respect to cognition, cognitive decline, and dementia and extends to other brain aging outcomes including Parkinson’s disease, brain volume, and pathology.
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Health and wellbeing, Global

Alcohol and stress exposure across the lifespan are key risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease and cognitive decline

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Neurobiology of Stress, Volume 29, March 2024
This article discusses the association between stress exposure, alcohol consumption, and Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD), emphasizing the importance of understanding behaviors that impact neurodegeneration and cognitive decline, and the need for preclinical research to uncover the underlying biological mechanisms.
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Economic risks hidden in local water pollution and global markets: A retrospective analysis (1995–2010) and future perspectives on sustainable development goal 6

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Water Research, Volume 252, 15 March 2024
In this study, we introduced an integrated assessment framework, and estimated both quality and quantity-related Water Scarcity Index (WSI), local economic water scarcity risk (WSR), and the cascading virtual WSR observed in global trade markets across 40 major economies spanning from 1995 to 2010. Results show that developing countries had rapid growth in both quantity and quality-related WSI, while major developed economies experienced a modest increase in water stress but mitigated quality-related risks, suggesting imbalanced progress towards SDG 6 across countries. 
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Water and sanitation, Global

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