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HuBMAP Data Portal: a resource for multimodal spatial and single-cell data of healthy human tissues
Abstract The NIH Human BioMolecular Atlas Program (HuBMAP) Data Portal (https://portal.hubmapconsortium.org/) serves as a comprehensive repository for multimodal, multi-scale spatial and single-cell data from healthy human tissues. As of August 2026, the portal hosts 9,316 public datasets from 26 data types spanning 29 organ classes across 501 donors. Portal infrastructure and user interfaces support data search and discovery, visualization, and analysis directly in web browsers.
A few words on prison lawyers
By John Conroy ( January 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EST) -- In response to Kurt Suss’s column Prison lawyers: Contraband smugglers or misunderstood advocates? and as a prison lawyer since 1975, let me add the following observations:... Criminal Pulse The Complete Brief Get instant access to the one-stop news source for business lawyers Register Now! Register for a complimentary 14-day trial with access to all sections and newsletters.
Survey coverage impacts ability to detect and predict zooplankton population change - Communications Earth & Environment
Abstract Ocean ecological time series grow more useful with longevity, but practical constraints hinder consistency, and evolving scientific priorities necessitate sampling adjustments. We leveraged 30 years of zooplankton observations (five species, 1993–2024) from the western Antarctic Peninsula to quantify how shifts in sampling intensity, timing, and survey frequency influenced accuracy, precision, and predictability.
Ranch Update and Energy Upgrade
All over the country there are midcentury homes like this, built just before materials like plywood sheathing and housewrap were common, and just long enough ago that the original siding and windows are either way past their service life or have been covered or replaced, likely with vinyl. For people who own these houses, there are a lot of reasons to invest in their curb appeal.
Fred Fisk and “subsistence affluence”: part 2
This is my second post on Fred Fisk, best known for the idea of “subsistence affluence” in Papua New Guinea. After about 1970, Fisk’s energies were directed to smaller Pacific states, characterised by degrees of subsistence affluence. He signalled this by referring to “self-subsistent indigenous peasants of the Pacific” — people who still had land “in relative abundance”. Fisk had substituted shades of grey for the black-and-white of his original model.
Fred Fisk and ‘subsistence affluence’: Part 1
Fred Fisk (1917-2009) was an Australian who stumbled into the emerging field of “development” during service as a colonial official in British Malaya. This was after the Second World War, with decolonisation in the air. He served in Malaya from 1948 to its independence (1957) and then as a Colombo Plan economist (1958-1960).
Fred Fisk and “subsistence affluence”: part 1
Fred Fisk (1917-2009) was an Australian who stumbled into the emerging field of “development” during service as a colonial official in British Malaya. This was after the Second World War, with decolonisation in the air. He served in Malaya from 1948 to its independence (1957) and then as a Colombo Plan economist (1958-1960).
Cactus crisis on the move: peak body
A DESTRUCTIVE cactus is marching south from Queensland and farmers need government help to stop its spread, a senior New South Wales Farmers figure says. Richard Doyle, branch chair of Croppa Creek and North Star for the peak industry group, said there had been a drastic surge in harrisia cactus infestations in the area, which is in central-north NSW, near Moree. The South American native is a l...
Screening to combat cancer threats
THE most common cancers forecast to be diagnosed in western New South Wales this year have been revealed with prostate, breast, lung and bowel cancers as well as skin melanoma the main threats. The data from the NSW Cancer Institute comes following of World Cancer Day on Tuesday, with authorities urging people to seek help if they notice changes in their health. The five cancers are projected to...
Activity test a barrier, says group
179f47899594bee9c62bc47b51f68771 News Activity test a barrier, says group Royal Far West, which helps schools and students in parts of Far West NSW, has thrown its support behind removing the childcare 'activity test' in favour of a three-day-a-week guarantee. Picture: File A SPECIALIST child development service has weighed into the childcare policy debate ahead of the Federal Election, saying Labor's three-day-a-week guarantee will help rural families.
City to share in $5.1m for health worker housing
84d7e77ca7472fee5e0efb3a6f6293b1 News City to share in $5.1m for health worker housing NSW Regional Health Minister Ryan Park announces $5.1 million over four years for health worker accommodation in the Far West of the State. Picture: Supplied BROKEN Hill and Tibooburra are expected to host a portion of 120 new dwellings for health workers in Far West New South Wales.
All over the country there are midcentury homes like this, built just before materials like plywood sheathing and housewrap were common, and just long enough ago that the original siding and windows are either way past their service life or have been covered or replaced, likely with vinyl. For people who own these houses, there are a lot of reasons to invest in their curb appeal.
CWA backs universal childcare
c8af10513a760dc399bc4ff2d01471b6 News CWA backs universal childcare The CWA of NSW has lent its support behind the calls for universal childcare ahead of a federal election due this year. Picture: File THE Country Women's Association of New South Wales has thrown its political support behind a call for universal access to early learning and care in this Federal Election year.
Seymour Heritage Rail brings 1930s rail travel back to Victoria. Original
On Friday, June 14, a classic train organised by Seymour Railway Heritage Centre picked up passengers at Seymour Station for a three-day trip around northern Victoria. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Passenger Peter Mitchell said he was thrilled to have an opportunity to travel around the region in an original 1937 Spirit of Progress carriage. “I’ve just enjoyed travelling on old trains,” he said. “Yarrawonga, it’s a line that we very rarely see.
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The community is being encouraged to comment on a draft masterplan for Yarrawonga’s JC Lowe Oval, with the masterplan and consultation process a key element of securing state and federal grants for works. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The draft masterplan developed by Moira Shire Council calls for improvements to playing surfaces, facilities and pedestrian safety.
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Mulwala has its first 24-hour access defibrillator after residents of Riverland Gardens estate banded together to make the $2500 purchase. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Veterinary nurse Pauline Pepper said a recent call for an ambulance from the estate saw paramedics advise on finding the nearest machine.
Hulls highlights the grey areas of justice
Former Victoria attorney-general Rob Hulls presented a warts-and-all version of the justice system, political life and his pathway into the law in a presentation to Yarrawonga Sacred Heart College students recently.
| Yarrawonga Chronicle Original
The nation’s rail track authority has signed off on passenger trains visiting Yarrawonga, with the town now to become the latest destination for heritage train tours.
| Yarrawonga Chronicle Original
Excitement is building for four local youngsters who have been selected to barefoot ski overseas later this year. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Harry Hogan, 17, from Yarrawonga, Sam Taylor, 15, Mulwala, Rhys Driscoll, 15, Yarrawonga, and Zeke Peebles, 14, Bundalong, have all been selected for the Australian team to compete in the US in October after strong performances at the national championships in Perth last month.
| Yarrawonga Chronicle Original
The Yarrawonga Pigeons and Moira Shire Council are finally united on a way forward for JC Lowe Oval, with the council releasing a draft masterplan for the precinct.
New manager brings big vision to Sebel Original
Sebel Yarrawonga’s newly appointed Conference and Events Business Development Manager is settling into his role and is excited about the potential of introducing the boutique hotel on the banks of Lake Mulwala to new visitors, from near and far.
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