US researchers increasingly seeking work abroad
You know there’s a problem when scientists in the United States increasingly see European bureaucracy as a safer setting for conducting their cutting-edge research than their home country’s own institutions. The European Research Council, which grants funding for academic work in the European Union, has seen a surge in applications, the Financial Times reported this week. That included nearly triple the number of proposals from Americans compared with the year before. The United States is still the world’s leading scientific research power, but competition is growing more fierce, ...
Stressing the importance of safe firearm storage
In November, many Wisconsinites enjoy holidays and traditions, including hunting season. While hunting can be a fun activity for many families and boost well-being, if it involves a firearm, safe storage is vital to prevent injuries that can include self-harm by kids, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health advised. In a news release, OCMH points to troubling information about firearms and youth suicide in its most recent Data Bite publication. Research has found that 8 in 10 kids, or 79%, who die by a firearm suicide obtained the gun from a family member. Additionally, the ...
Tips to protect personal information from scammers
For the 25th anniversary of International Fraud Awareness Week, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services is providing tips to help the public protect their personal and financial information from scammers. “Observing International Fraud Awareness Week is a time to commit ourselves to taking steps to avoid falling victim to scams,” DIFS Director Anita Fox said in a news release. “As fraud schemes continue to modernize and appear increasingly authentic, the very best thing consumers can do to avoid fraud is to never give out information to anyone who contacts ...