Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) systems contribute to reducing fossil energy consumption by seasonally storing heat in underground aquifers. Combined with a heat pump, these…
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Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at substantial risk of cognitive impairment. SCD is characterized by two main pathophysiological processes: chronic hemolytic anemia and…
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Viruses can cause life-threatening infections in humans and spread rapidly over large areas or even globally. Against most viruses no specific treatment or vaccine exists….
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The number of solar spots and eruptive phenomena connected to them show cyclical variations with a mean period of 11 years. The strength of these…
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Over the past decade, scientists have scoured through shale energy basins across the United States to analyze and better understand the environmental implications of unconventional…
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The transition to a renewable-based power and fuels system is challenging. Creating a production system that makes the most of solar and wind energy, as…
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Adding nanosized and micrometer-sized particles to organic polymers instead of using pure organic polymers not only can reduce the cost of fabricated plastic products, but…
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Asthmatics often suffer from depression and anxiety disorders. Why that is the case has now been investigated in twins. Now they also know the role…
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The current study is the first to show how teens with higher body weight fare worse in some schools than others depending on the “weight…
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Atmospheric aerosols, both scattering and absorbing types, arising from different natural and anthropogenic emission sources are known to influence the Earth’s radiation budget through direct…
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A worldwide, increasing trend of intense precipitation events under the influence of global warming has been indicated by scientists, exerting devastating effects on human beings….
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