Diplomatic Institute of MoFA, DI sign cooperation agreement
17 Mar 2021 - 9:13
Director of the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Horr (right), and Acting President Dr. Abdul Wahab Al Afandi from Doha Institute signing the agreement.
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Doha: The Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) signed a cooperation agreement for the implementation of the Executive Master of Diplomatic Studies and International Cooperation Program, which was launched by the DI’s School of Public Administration and Development Economics (SPADE) in partnership with the Diplomatic Institute for the academic year 2020-2021.
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Shutting nano-gate
Researchers at Osaka University create voltage-controlled nanopores that can trap particles as they try to pass through, which may lead to single-molecule sensors, along with cheaper and faster genomic sequencing
Scientists from the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research at Osaka University fabricated nanopores in silicon dioxide, that were only 300 nm, in diameter surrounded by electrodes. These nanopores could prevent particles from entering just by applying a voltage, which may permit the development of sensors that can detect very small concentrations of target molecules, as well as next-generation DNA sequencing technology.
Nanopores are tiny holes that are wide enough for just a single molecule or particle to pass through. The motion of nanoparticles through these holes can usually be detected as an electrical signal, which makes them a promising platform for novel single-particle sensors. However, control of the motion of the particles
The nose knows: Loss of smell a warning sign
16 Mar, 2021 08:09 PM
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The average Amazon customer rating for scented candles dipped as Covid-19 hit and people lost their sense of smell. Loss of smell can also signal other health issues. Photo / Getty Images
By: Marc Wilson
Loss of smell is a common side effect of a Covid-19 infection, but it can also signal other problems. Late last year, Pennsylvanian psychology student Kate Petrova attracted media attention with her slightly odd analysis. Having recorded Amazon customer ratings for candles between 2017 and late 2020, she d noticed a dip in the average rating for scented, but not unscented, candles that started in early 2020.
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