JACKSON, Miss. -- JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Clarke Reed , a Mississippi businessman who developed the Republican Party in his home state and across the South starting in the 1960s, died Sunday at his home in Greenville, Mississippi. He was 96. Reed was chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party from 1966 to 1976, beginning at a time when Democrats still dominated in the region. During the 1976 Republican National Convention, delegates were closely divided between President Gerald Ford and former California Gov. Ronald Reagan. Reed united the Mississippi delegation behind Ford — a move that created a decadeslong feud with William D. “Billy” Mounger, another wealthy businessman who was prominent in the Mississippi Republican Party. Reed recalled in a 2016 interview with The Associated Press that delegates faced considerable pressure. Movie stars visited Mississippi's 30 delegates to push for Reagan, and Betty Ford called on behalf of her husband. Reagan met twice with the Mississippi delegation — once with his proposed running mate, Pennsylvania Sen. Richard Schweiker — and once without, according Haley Barbour, who was executive director of the Mississippi Republican Party in 1976 and served as the state's governor from 2004 to 2012. “Everybody was coming to see us," Reed said. “These poor people had never seen this before, the average delegate.” Mississippi delegates were showing the stress at a meeting away from the convention floor in Kansas City, Reed said. “I looked out, and about half of them were crying," he said. Reed initially supported Reagan, but said he moved into the Ford camp because he thought Reagan made “a hell of a mistake” by choosing a more liberal northeastern running mate in a gambit to win support of the unpledged Pennsylvania delegation. “In my opinion, Reagan was the best president of my lifetime. I didn’t know that then,” Reed said in 2016. “And had he been elected with Schweiker, he might’ve gotten a bullet one inch over and Schweiker would’ve been president.” Ford won the party nomination during the convention, then lost the general election to Jimmy Carter, the Democratic former governor of Georgia. Reed was born in Alliance, Ohio, in 1928, and his family moved to Caruthersville, Missouri, when he was about six months old. He earned a business degree from the University of Missouri in 1950. He and Barthell Joseph, a friend he had met at a high school boarding school, founded an agriculture equipment business called Reed-Joseph International, which used technology to scare birds away from farms and airports. Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi said Monday that Reed was “a mentor, supporter and advisor to me for over 56 years." Wicker said he was 21 when Reed put him on the Republican Platform Committee in 1972. “There is no more significant figure in the development of the modern day Mississippi Republican Party than Clarke Reed,” Wicker wrote on social media. “Our state has lost a giant."Photons are massless quantum particles that form light. They travel at incredible speeds and interact with various forms of matter. The emission of photons from atoms and molecules can lead to an unlimited number of interactions and possibilities. A new study from the University of Birmingham (UoB) researchers presents a model that explains the interaction between photons and their emitter. Using the calculations from their model, the study authors also created a visual representation of a photon. “Our calculations enabled us to convert a seemingly insolvable problem into something that can be computed. And, almost as a by-product of the model, we were able to produce this image of a photon, something that hasn’t been seen before in physics,” Dr. Benjamin Yuen, first author of the study and a professor at UoB, said . The significance of photons in the quantum world In 1905, Albert Einstein first proposed that light is also made of particles, and in 1926, American chemist Gilbert Newton Lewis coined the term “photon” for such particles. Even after 100 years, scientists still don’t know how a photon actually looks and interacts with different elements of our environment. This is because these particles travel at the speed of light and don’t have a fixed position or a trajectory. While scientists have developed techniques to observe and manipulate photons, such as through experiments involving light detectors or using advanced equipment like high-speed cameras and particle accelerators — these methods only measure or visualize the effects of photons rather than the photons themselves. However, understanding a photon’s geometry, shape, and interactions with matter is crucial to gaining deeper insights into the science that governs the quantum world. For instance, a photon’s wave-particle duality governs how it interacts with matter, enabling phenomena like absorption, emission, and scattering. Similarly, an idea about their shape could enhance the precision of quantum technologies such as quantum photonics, communication, and cryptography. What promise does the new model hold? The mathematical model from the UoB team employs pseudomode expansion, a technique in quantum optics that simplifies studying how light interacts with matter in complex environments, like photonic crystals. Instead of modeling the whole environment in detail, this approach uses a few simplified modes (pseudomodes) to represent the environment’s main effects on the system. This makes the analysis easier while still capturing the important interactions. The model successfully explains the interaction between photons and different quantum emitters (QEs), such as atoms, quantum dots (nanometers-scale particles that act like artificial atoms), and fluorescent molecules. However, it doesn’t stop here; it also sheds light on both the near-field and far-field energies resulting from such interaction. “This work helps us to increase our understanding of the energy exchange between light and matter, and secondly to better understand how light radiates into its nearby and distant surroundings,” Yuen said. “Lots of this information had previously been thought of as just ‘noise’ – but there’s so much information within it that we can now make sense of, and make use of. By understanding this, we set the foundations to be able to engineer light-matter interactions for future applications, such as better sensors, improved photovoltaic energy cells, or quantum computing,” he concluded. The study is published in the journal Physical Review Letters .
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Health Spotlight | New method offers hope for Parkinson’s disease patientsEddie Jones has made light of claims made by Danny Care over his behaviour as England head coach. Care, who won 101 caps until his international retirement earlier this year, is highly critical of Jones in his autobiography 'Everything Happens for a Reason', claiming that "everyone was terrified of him". He also said that Jones, who led England to three Six Nations triumphs during his six-year tenure between 2016 and 2022, plus the runners-up spot to South Africa at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, created a "toxic environment" and that he was dropped from the international side via voicemail. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player On his return to Twickenham after being sacked by England in 2022, Jones, whose Japan side lost 59-14 to England, quickly quipped back about the allegations against him and how he is portrayed, saying that any response can be read in his own book 'Caring about Care'. "I've got a new book deal coming out, I just signed it today. It's called 'Caring about Care', so you get all the details in that, mate," Jones said. Trending "So I've got pre-order forms, you can come up and leave your pre-order forms, get them hot, I'm trying to do a deal with the Daily Mail, but I haven't come to an agreement yet, but if you want to read about it then, there you go. So it will be a good one." Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player For the man who took over from Jones, Steve Borthwick, it has been an autumn of missed opportunities, taking sides all the way but ultimately being pipped at the post. Also See: Autumn Nations - full fixtures and results Latest rugby union videos Get Sky Sports - nine dedicated channels Stream Sky Sports with NOW The victory against Japan was England's only win of the Autumn Nations Series after losing to South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, feeding some exasperation for the England head coach to see his side's efforts come with little reward. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player "I think the obvious overriding feeling from reflection will be one of frustration, to have come so close to getting the results but not actually able to convert them," Borthwick said. "I think that in the first three weeks, I think that will be one emotion. I think the other aspect of it was real positivity around some of the aspects that we've seen the team play. "I want the team to be brave with the ball. I want them to play fast and I think we've seen growth in that area over the last four weeks." What's next? The Autumn Nations Series concludes on Saturday November 30 as Ireland take on Australia at the Aviva Stadium from 3.10pm. Watch every game of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, including all three Test matches against the Wallabies, exclusively live on Sky Sports .Shares of Nektar Therapeutics ( NASDAQ:NKTR – Get Free Report ) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the five research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $3.50. A number of equities analysts recently commented on NKTR shares. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Nektar Therapeutics in a research note on Monday, November 4th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $7.00 price target for the company. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $4.00 target price on shares of Nektar Therapeutics in a report on Monday, September 30th. View Our Latest Research Report on Nektar Therapeutics Institutional Trading of Nektar Therapeutics Nektar Therapeutics Stock Up 0.9 % Shares of NKTR stock opened at $1.14 on Monday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $1.26 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $1.30. Nektar Therapeutics has a 52 week low of $0.46 and a 52 week high of $1.93. The stock has a market cap of $210.28 million, a P/E ratio of -1.34 and a beta of 0.61. Nektar Therapeutics Company Profile ( Get Free Report Nektar Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering and developing medicines in the field of immunotherapy in the United States and internationally. The company is developing rezpegaldesleukin, a cytokine Treg stimulant that is in phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus and ulcerative colitis, as well as phase 2b clinical trial to treat atopic dermatitis and psoriasis; and NKTR-255, an IL-15 receptor agonist, which is in phase 1 clinical trial to boost the immune system's natural ability to fight cancer. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Nektar Therapeutics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Nektar Therapeutics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Dee Devlin just went scorched earth on Conor McGregor 's sexual assault accuser ... lighting her up in a series of Instagram posts on Tuesday afternoon. In the IG Stories, the UFC superstar's longtime partner called Nikita Ni Lamhain -- who just won her civil case against McGregor in Ireland last week -- a liar ... and said straight up, "My sons will be warned women like you exist in the world." Devlin claimed that back in 2018, prior to Ni Lamhain's suit against McGregor, Ni Lamhain would send "messages and pictures of herself over and over to my man" ... despite knowing he was in a committed relationship. She also said Ni Lamhain made up her allegations against McGregor -- claiming surveillance footage following Ni Lamhain's now-infamous '18 encounter with McGregor backs up her beliefs. "CCTV DOES NOT LIE," she wrote. "I look forward [to] the day the world will see the footage of you on that night and the carry on of you." "Not a bother on you having the time of your life. This is the real evidence, video footage no one knew was being taken in the moment which you miraculously don't remember? To me it looks like you're the one sexually assaulting in the lift. To me it looks like everyone is trying to get away from you." In a separate post on the social media app, Devlin shared a snap of McGregor and their family ... making it clear she's fully in his corner despite the jury's ruling last Friday. "I love him I trust him and I BELIEVE HIM!" she wrote. "Our four beautiful children whose smiling faces and happy hearts are testimony to the man he is and who we are!" "No one is entitled to comment on our relationship -- we trust one another and love one another. Nothing will change that. Our family stands strong!" Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. For Conor's part, he's been adamant that his intercourse with Ni Lamhain was nothing but consensual ... and he issued a public apology to Devlin for his actions in a statement on his X page on Monday. On Tuesday, he also re-shared one of Devlin's posts, captioning it with a couple emojis. As for the result of the civil case, McGregor has vowed to appeal the decision.
College Football Playoff rankings show: Live coverage, updates, bracket revealVANCOUVER — Taylor Swift's three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star's global Eras Tour, generated daily economic impact for Vancouver that could rival the 2010 Olympics and smashed data streaming records, industry figures say. The CEO of the B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association, Ian Tostenson, said the shows that ended Sunday had an effect that went far beyond other concert or sporting events in the city. Tostenson said Monday that his group estimates there was a $25 million boost for Metro Vancouver’s establishments for each of the three show days. In comparison, a sold-out, highly anticipated Vancouver Canucks playoff game brings an estimated $3 million a day in economic impact, Tostenson said. “In the context of comparing to anything else, it’s not even believable almost — it’s such a huge impact,” Tostenson said. “I was out a little bit on Friday and Saturday, and every place I went to was absolutely lined up and packed.” Tostenson said the concerts rivalled the Olympics in drawing fans from regions far beyond what a typical playoff hockey game would, and while it is difficult to compare the 2010 Winter Games to the Taylor Swift weekend, the events were in the same magnitude in daily impact on restaurants. “The financial impact of the Olympics was massive, (but) it was spread out over a couple weeks in different venues and stuff,” he said. “So, you didn't sort of feel this concentration that you saw with Taylor Swift.” Tostenson also said Swifties bumped up business across Metro Vancouver all weekend, with one major restaurant owner with multiple locations reporting full capacity not just at its downtown location but also in North Vancouver and Olympic Village. He credits the festive mood brought by fans that had an emotional effect on people in general, which in turn has a major impact on restaurants, an industry built largely on discretionary spending. People consume more when the mood is right, he said. “From a financial point of view, the Olympics probably had a bigger impact,” Tostenson said. “But ... I'm going to venture to estimate that this, on a daily basis compared to the Olympics, was stronger.” Telecommunications giant Rogers said data used during the last show was enough to stream Swift's entire music catalogue 9,450 times. It said in a statement that fans on the company's network set a Canadian record when they used more than 11 terabytes of mobile data in just a few hours at BC Place. The company's chief technology officer Mark Kennedy said Monday that is the equivalent of uploading 307,000 photos and 2,180 hours of video streaming. The previous record was set Nov. 21, when fans at Swift's concert in Toronto used 7.4 terabytes of data on the Rogers network. Music industry publication Pollstar also said Monday that Swift's 149-show worldwide tour brought in revenue of US$2.2 billion in its 20-month run. Vancouver Police thanked residents and visitors for a "safe and memorable weekend." Const. Tania Visintin said in a social media post that police spent months preparing for the shows. "We've had so much fun meeting people of all ages from all around the world, trading friendship bracelets and showing what a great city it can really be when we all look out for one another," she said. Thirteen Swift-themed lighting installations were set up at locations around the city to celebrate the singer's arrival. Suzanne Walters, a spokeswoman for Destination Vancouver, said most of the lit-up letters will be coming down over the next few days, but the “Swiftcouver” display downtown will stay until Dec. 13 — Swift’s birthday. Walters said the letters will be reused for holiday displays over the month of December and then be part of a pool of rentable supplies. Swift told the 60,000 fans in BC Place at Sunday's show that they were part of a tour seen by 10 million people, and that it was the most thrilling chapter of her life to date. She said the legacy of the tour will be "a space of joy and togetherness and love" that the fans have created. Swiftie Alaina Robertson echoed Swift's sentiments after the show, saying she shed lots of tears watching the "once in a lifetime" spectacle. Robertson — who travelled from Camas, Wash., for the show and wore a "Reputation" inspired outfit along with a temporary silver bedazzled snake tattoo — said she doesn't think any other concert will be able to compare. "It's going to be hard to beat," she said of the show. "She's changing the world of music. She's changing entertainment entirely, and to be at the tour with the crowd here, getting to do the friendship bracelets, getting to get dressed up — it's just love and joy and friendship, and it's been really magical to be a part of it." Fan accounts on social media platform X have posted photos showing a number of television and music stars at BC Place Sunday night, including actors Jenna Fischer, Aubrey Plaza and Jesse Tyler Ferguson as well as Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. Taylor Nation, Swift's official management team, took to social media after Sunday's show to thank fans who "took part in experiencing the joy" of the Eras Tour. "We saw you spend hours designing your costumes, trading friendship bracelets, singing and dancing nonstop to the entire setlist, spreading love to everyone, and welcoming each city into our shared traditions," it said in a post to X. "While the tour has come to an end, your smiles, tears, and friendships will last a lifetime. Remember to hold on to the memories — they will hold on to you." — With files from Ashley Joannou, Brieanna Charlebois and The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 9, 2024. Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press
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The U.S. State Department says it has “taken steps to secure the U.S. embassy” in Syria following the collapse of the Assad government. This comes after the toppling of more than 50 years of a dictatorship there, showing an uncertain way forward for any new government. "The fall of the regime is a fundamental act of justice," President Joe Biden said Sunday , but warned that the significant change will also mark a period of uncertainty for Syria and the region. "As we all turn to the question of what comes next, the United States will work with our partners and the stakeholders in Syria to help them seize an opportunity to manage the risks," President Biden said. The Biden administration plans to lend its support to establishing a transitional government in Syria. The White House is in close communication with stakeholders in the region, including Jordan's King Abdullah. More conversations with leaders are expected in the days ahead. RELATED STORY | Military command of Syria's opposition says Damascus is 'free' of Bashar Assad's rule Other countries and groups have a shared interest in continued stability in Syria, but officials also acknowledged the power vacuum carries risks. White House officials told Scripps News the administration is focused on preventing the ISIS terror group from taking advantage of the situation. "One of the things that we're going to work hard to avoid is ISIS being able to exploit this situation and somehow try to revitalize," White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said in an interview. "That is a message that we are sending to all the opposition groups through various means that this is not the opportunity — should not be the time — for a closer relationship, or any relationship, quite frankly, with Isis." "What we are backing is the Syrian people. And we want to make sure that again, through our interlocutors and through the United Nations, we're doing what we can to see legitimate governance there." The conflict in Syria has spanned multiple administrations and is often considered a proxy for the goals of other international actors, including Russia. Officials pointed in part to President Biden's support of Israel and Ukraine as factors that weakened Iran and Russia's ability to support Assad — and one senior administrator official explained that Assad's departure "changed the equation" in the Middle East. But Republican President-elect Donald Trump has indicated the U.S. relationship with Syria may change when he takes office. "Syria is a mess, but is not our friend," Trump wrote on social media over the weekend. "The United States should have nothing to do with it. This is not our fight." Kirby told Scripps News that for the remaining time the Biden Administration has to set U.S. foreign policy, it would continue its mission to suppress ISIS and support legitimate government in Syria.A TRADING standards chief has revealed a rise in the use of loan sharks is partly down to borrowers finding illegal lenders “less intimidating” than High Street banks. Up to 300,000 people in Scotland are at risk of falling victim to street moneylenders, who are adapting their tactics to prey on those hit by the cost-of-living crisis, new figures from consumer watchdogs reveal. 4 Loan sharks pretend to be your friend but want you in debt forever. 4 Some find getting easy money from loan sharks less intimidating than high street banks. 4 Fiona Richardson, Chief Officer of Trading Standards Scotland, insists victims of loan sharks are not alone. Research by the Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit - SIMLU - found that around seven per cent of the adult population has come across a loan shark either in their community or online. But Fiona Richardson, Chief Officer of Trading Standards Scotland, said: “One of the reasons we’ve found that people go to illegal lenders is often it’s less intimidating. “I know that sounds strange, but when you go to a bank and fill in forms and have your credit rating checked. “These are all totally appropriate measures because lenders need to make sure that you can afford to borrow the money and that you can afford to pay it back. READ MORE MONEY NEED FOR SPEED Scots island with just 170 residents to get Europe's fastest internet FIR GOODNESS SAKE Aldi launches 'cheapest' real Christmas trees from £13.99 at Scots stores “But an illegal lender won’t do that. They’ll just give you cash straight away and very often if you need something immediately, a short term shock buy, people find it’s much easier to get it from an illegal lender.” In one disturbing case the SIMLU was contacted by a single mother from Glasgow who borrowed £250 from a loan shark to pay for a new bed for her toddler son, with her being charged £25 in interest every fortnight. But when she missed a payment to top up her prepayment meter during a cold snap, the loanshark ordered her to pay double the next week. When she failed to attend their next meeting to pay him, he came to her door and threatened to assault her and harm her son. Most read in Money IN LINE Shoppers queue for MAC opening as store reveals amazing deal for Black Friday MUCH TO SEA Cosy cottage with own beach in idyllic Scots seaside village hits the market BRIBE BLAST 'Bribed with cheap electricity' - Fury over plans for huge wind farm SHUTTERS DOWN Family-run store in major Scots city to close in weeks after 40 years Fiona said: “We’ve been working in this area for 20 years and lending tends to be based within a community. “So there are always levels of intimidation and harassment especially on pay back days.” Inside the violent world of loan sharks The SIMLU - who are part of Trading Standards Scotland - also warn that illegal lenders are increasingly using social media platforms such as Facebook , Instagram and Snapchat , to advertise their high-interest loans and target potential victims. In some cases, loan sharks have even been found to be targeting the social media pages of local food banks to take advantage of people while they are at their most desperate. But Fiona believes another reason for the rise of loan shark use is because in 2021 Provident Financial ended it’s decades old doorstep lending business that provided high-cost loans to people with poor credit scores. She said: “There has been a contraction in the high cost credit market over the past few years. “With the likes of Provident ending that line of business, you don’t have doorstep lending that you used to. “A lot of people would have relied on that to get credit when they needed it. “But we would instead advise that credit unions are a good way to save and to borrow money.” However Fiona insists that action can be taken against loan sharks. In the case of the single mum who was threatened with her son, officers were able to help her access a local food bank, receive debt and welfare advice, find support groups, and arrange a volunteering opportunity. Fiona said: “It’s not an easy area, because people are very reluctant to talk about illegal lenders for obvious reasons. FIVE TIPS IF YOU HAVE USED A LOAN SHARK 1 - If you are feeling trapped and threatened you need to know you have not committed a crime - the loan shark has. The first thing to do is contact the Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit. This is a confidential service. 2 - SIMLU specialist officers will investigate allegations of illegal money lending and related activity and will submit reports to the Procurator Fiscal as appropriate. 3 - A Support Officer can provide advice to victims and can arrange direct referrals to partner services including StepChange Debt Charity , Citizens Advice Scotland , Money Advice Service and Money Advice Scotland . 4 - The agencies can also arrange a benefits check and perhaps short-term assistance for emergency purchases . 5 - Budgeting advice and a referral to a food bank can also help prevent people from using a loan shark. But no matter how out of control things may feel, the SIMLU insists you are not alone and there is help available. “So we don’t have a great number of cases going through the courts because it means people need to stand up and say that they’ve borrowed money from an illegal lender. “But we would say that even if you have borrowed you should remember that you’re not the one that’s committed the crime - they have. They can’t enforce the debt legally.” Now with Christmas fast approaching, Fiona is urging those thinking of using an illegal borrower to seek preventative help instead. She explains: “Christmas just adds to the pressure of trying to balance a budget because everyone still wants to buy the right foods and presents for their family . “But by seeking help there is budgeting advice and various other means that may be open to people that can make sure you steer clear of these lenders.” She adds: “Loan sharks may seem like the easy option as they initially act like a friend, but they have no real interest in you paying off the loan. Read more on the Scottish Sun REY-LY EXCITING US pop superstar announces first Scots show in almost 10 years BALLSED UP Lorraine apologises on air for using phrase she 'didn't know' was a swear word “They’re just looking for a regular income which means you will always be in debt to them.” *For those in financial difficulty visit stopillegallending.co.uk or call the free and confidential helpline on 0800 074 0878. 4 A staggering 300,000 Scots at risk of falling victim to loan sharks.
Guwahati, Nov 30 (IANS): Empowering the youth of the country with research and also fostering innovation is crucial for India in the run-up to Viksit Bharat in 2047, said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday. He said this at the 10th edition of India International Science Festival 2024 (IISF 2024) in Guwahati, Assam, being held in association with Vijnana Bharathi, the nodal institute of the event being CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram. The four-day festival aims to popularise science and technology across diverse communities. At the event, he also launched a centralised platform that will act as a repository for content related to science, technology, and innovation. The India Science, Technology & Innovation (ISTI) portal will provide access to valuable information on fellowships, scholarships, funding opportunities, and startup initiatives, enabling students, scientists, researchers, youth, and the public to explore and leverage opportunities within the country. Launching the platform, Singh said that the country has in the last 10 years seen a significant transformation in startups, biotechnology, space technology, and quantum science. “India’s remarkable growth story is deeply rooted in its advancements in science, technology, and innovation. Over the past decade, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, we have seen a profound transformation across sectors -- from the rise of start-ups to revolutionary breakthroughs in biotechnology, space technology, and quantum science,” said Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology. “As we approach India@2047, empowering youth and fostering innovation is key. Initiatives like the National Research Foundation and the bio-economy revolution are driving India toward self-reliance and global leadership, with young innovators leading the way,” he added. IISF 2024is expected to attract over 8,000 delegates, researchers, and leading scientific organisations, along with an additional 10,000 students from schools and colleges, fostering collaboration and innovation across disciplines. The event will also feature exhibitions, workshops, and interactive sessions, making IISF 2024 a beacon of inspiration, bridging science, society, and innovation in a meaningful way.