#GoodMorning and #HappyThanksgiving!
We are thankful for the atmosphere, seen in this spectacular sunrise by the Space Shuttle Columbia STS-9/Spacelab 1 Mission #OTD in 1983.
Vaclav Smil is one of my favorite thinkers, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on his new book about the growth of *everything*. https://t.co/3R8UWhEcwb
I believe all 7 billion human beings alive today are part of one human family. We are born and die in the same way. And what is most precious in our relations with others is warm-heartedness. It yields the peace of mind and inner strength that are fundamental to a happy community
Fighting disease is like fighting fire. It’s not enough to put out most of it — you have to get it all. @Rotary’s generous pledge to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative will help us extinguish this terrible disease for good.
Sustainably managed forests can help mitigate climate change, achieve #ZeroHunger & protect biodiversity. More on how the #GlobalGoals aim to protect life on land: https://t.co/MX5SPAoM5f
Midwives, government, and international agencies recently met in Mexico City to discuss the inclusion of midwifery centers into the national health system https://t.co/hMxkUgGb3A via @MHTF
Genome editing is one of the most powerful technologies of the 21st century. It’s important that new tools such as CRISPR continue to be applied – subject to rigorous guidelines – so the world can continue to make remarkable progress. https://t.co/VVWY6RkCph
Exponential technologies can lower #manufacturing costs, raise worker #productivity & boost #innovation - all critical drivers of competitiveness. But the heart of matter still lies with talented people. See our new report: https://t.co/7uKQ3Xm5O0