Examples Of Parasitism
Parasitism examples range from annoying mosquitos that bite you when you’re outside to fleas and ticks biting dogs to fungi attached to trees and barnacles…
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Daily Archive: May 10, 2018
Improved Local Residential Solar Permitting Processes Were Found To Increase Solar PV Installations In California Cities
Solar energy has experienced tremendous growth in the United States in recent years. To further facilitate the deployment of residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, city…
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Interdependence Of Aging Generations In Transportation Related Choices
Many countries are experiencing a fast demographic shift, the consequences of which for energy consumption and the environment have been studied but generally undervalued by…
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The Need For Sustainability In Our Soil
Soil forms at the interface of the lithosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere and is the foundation of terrestrial life. It is home to a large…
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Protective Coatings Improve The Service Temperature Of Alloy Up To 1500 oC In Air For Long Duration
The rapid development of aerospace technology demands engine components, especially turbine blades, to withstand high temperatures and meanwhile maintain high-temperature mechanical properties. Only reaching these…
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More Than Just A Neuron: A New Trick From An Old Dog
The term neuron refers to an electrically excitable cell specialized for the reception, processing, and transmission of information (electrochemical signals) throughout the nervous system and the…
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Oil Price Shocks And The U.S. Economy: An Updated Synthesis Of Impact Estimates
Petroleum use in the United States (U.S.) in 2016 was 5 percent lower than in 2005, and imports declined by 26 percent over the same…
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Improving The Characteristics Of Renewable Fuel Combustion
The heat coming out from the oxidation of hydrocarbons which is identified by combustion is a major source of energy responsible for almost 98% of…
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Water Reuse And The Circular Economy
Water is essential for human survival and well-being and plays an important role in many sectors of the economy. However, water resources are irregularly distributed…
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Dietary Habits, BMI And Lifestyle Behavior Of Children In Mauritius – Do They Differ From The Rest Of The World?
Healthy eating is the basis for the health, growth, and development of children [1]. A child’s health is largely determined by his eating habits and…
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The Friend Of My Enemy Is My Enemy: Resistance-Conferring Symbionts As A Challenge For Biological Control
Tiny parasitic wasps are important natural enemies of aphids and, therefore, a farmer’s best friends. They are bred in great numbers and released in greenhouses…
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