Compressed Natural Gas As A Cleaner Solution For Mega-Cities With Mixed Traffic Conditions
Vehicular pollution is considered to be a major source of ambient air pollution in mega-cities of the world like Delhi. Exhaust from vehicles is a…
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Yearly Archive: 2018
How To Make Stripes In A Field Of Cells: A Spider Species For Research
Arthropods have spatially repetitive units, called segments, along their body axis, which is a tightly-conserved feature in arthropod evolution. The signs of this spatial repetition…
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Effects Of Mining And Metallurgical Activities On Environmental Conditions
The extraction and refining of natural resources from the subsoil through mining and metallurgical activities has produced much of the wealth of today’s society. However,…
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Harnessing The Elements To Feed Microbes
The vast majority of fuels and chemicals used by humans are made from fossil carbon. Bioproduction from microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeast, might provide…
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Open-Label Placebo (OLP): Take This, It Is A Sugar Pill, It Will Help You!
Imagine the following: Your doctor prescribes you a medicine and tells you frankly: it does not contain any active ingredients, it is a placebo, but…
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Hurricane Maria’s Death Toll In Puerto Rico Higher Than Official Counts
Researchers have figured out that as many as 4,640 people died in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria pummeled the country in September 2017. That count is…
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120 Pregnant Whales Were Killed By Japan This Year In Their Pursuit Of “Scientific Research”
In their pursuit of “scientific research,” Japan has killed 120 pregnant whales in Antarctic waters. This is a practice that they are committed to because they…
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Sustainable Bio-Based Membranes As Coatings For Metallic Implants Can Improve Osseointegration
During the last few decades, polymeric materials have reigned as the cornerstone of different developments across the globe, especially in the economic and social sectors….
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Mangrove Pneumatophores: Oases Of Biodiversity In Mangrove Mud
Scientists are always fascinated by the various kinds of adaptations that mangroves possess to survive in coastal areas. Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants growing in tropical…
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Community-Led Regeneration Initiatives Can Alleviate Fuel Poverty
In developed countries characterized by temperate climates, a household is regarded as experiencing “fuel poverty” when it cannot afford to maintain a comfortable home temperature…
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Reducing Structural Vibrations With Unidirectional Composites
Vibrations of structural elements are often unwanted and disturbing. Not only do they reduce the service life of structures but also cause noise that can…
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