Monthly Archive: October 2018
Science Contributor
Lateral-flow immunoassay (LFA), also known as rapid kits, is one of the promising technologies that have seen great commercial success and made a marked impact…
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Human-generated, or anthropogenic, noise has gained a lot of research attention lately. It tracks human expansion and spreads throughout both terrestrial and aquatic habitats, leaving…
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Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (aaRSs) are a family of ancient enzymes. Their primary function is to build proteins by loading up the proper amino acids to charging…
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Both water and energy are key sustainability issues that need to be addressed. To this end, photocatalysis is advantageous not only for expediting environmental remediation…
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Graphene is a very amazing material for its unique gapless conical band structure, its efficient wide range of light absorption, its high mechanical strength, flexibility,…
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Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart rhythm abnormality. AFib occurs when the top chambers of the heart quiver or “fibrillate” instead of…
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Preterm Birth (PTB), a human birth happening before 37 completed weeks of gestation, is a leading cause of infant mortality and morbidity. PTB babies tend…
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Daniel Nelson
Early in October Hurricane Walaka struck the Hawaii island region. The Cat 5 hurricane was one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever strike the…
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Daniel Nelson
It’s no secret that too much time spent on social media can be bad for you. Even with the benefits that social media use brings…
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Alex Bolano
Microdosing—taking fractional doses of psychoactive compounds—has gained popularity recently as a way to lessen anxiety and stimulate creative thought. Some believe that taking small doses…
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Alex Bolano
Water (H2O) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless compound that is vital for every known living process. Water is a polar molecule, meaning that it…
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