Joanne Trgovcich
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Joanne Trgovcich
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Founder and Principal of the Veles Group, a consulting firm dedicated to empowering clients with evidence-based, unbiased insights that advance their objectives and priorities.
We were excited to learn that the Nobel Prize was awarded to three economists for their work on how technological innovation drives economic growth. Check out our new post here: Innovation Unleashed: Lessons from the Nobel Laureates in Economics thevelesgroup.com/insights-blo...
October 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Perfume scientists tweak cells into having ‘sense of smell’ | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
Perfume scientists tweak cells into having ‘sense of smell’
A study could transform the lab study of olfaction—and may challenge a Nobel-winning hypothesis
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October 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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I ❤️ Science
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In celebration of World Octopus Day, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite cephalopod sightings, the glass octopus — Vitreledonella richardi filmed during a month-long #PhoenixIslandsCoral expedition in 2021.
October 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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💉 Why some people are vaccine hesitant

A study in Estonia found two kinds of vaccine-hesitant individuals: those distrusting mainstream medicine & those who doubt vaccines after poor public communication. Building trust, not blame, is key.

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#SciComm 🧪 #Vaccines
Exploring subjective understandings among vaccine-hesitant individuals: findings from a Q methodology study - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Exploring subjective understandings among vaccine-hesitant individuals: findings from a Q methodology study
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October 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We've recently posted our follow up article on quantitating the knowledge economy with a new article tackling some of the social and philosophical considerations relevant to the value of knowledge. You can check them out on our website - thevelesgroup.com/insights-blo...
October 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🧪 A machine-learning model trained on 5,000 cancelled NIH grants reveals the potential consequences of recent funding cuts. The analysis suggests over 1,000 high-impact grants, including landmark cancer research, would now be at risk. #AcademicSky
Machine learning reveals potential consequences of cuts to US research
Governments have the right to decide how to spend money on science. Modelling shows that making instant cuts to grants without a plan or consultation is misconceived.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What is the value of knowledge? Philosophers and economists have long debated this, but the answer has sweeping implications—reshaping cultures, economies, institutions, and individual lives. I share some of what I’ve learned about the “knowledge economy” here: thevelesgroup.com/the-veles-gr...
The Veles Group Insights – The Value of Knowledge – The Veles Group
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September 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Veles Group was founded to empower clients with insights that advance their objectives and priorities, We work across disciplines in the natural and social sciences to deliver tailored research, foresight, and resilience strategies.
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September 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🚀 Announcing the Launch of The Veles Group, LLC
In a world where knowledge doubles every decade, we help leaders and decision-makers stay ahead of the curve. Our mission is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world impact.
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September 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM