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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Rethinking The Relationship Between Protein And mRNA Expression
The central dogma of molecular biology states, “DNA makes RNA, and RNA makes protein.” Accordingly, protein expression has been believed to be primarily regulated by…
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Investigating The Nucleation Of Gas Hydrates
Common ice (Ih) floats on top of water because it is less dense than liquid water. The hollow structure of ice can accommodate small gas…
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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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Observing Mental Abilities In Patients After A Unilateral Or Bilateral Anterior Prefrontal Resection
The anterior prefrontal cortex is the most anterior part of the human brain. It is supposed to be at the top of the brain’s hierarchical…
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How Low Can Conventional Generators Go? Why “Minimum Generation” Is Key To Maximum Renewable Integration
One of the key issues with renewable integration is understanding how variable generation (VG) resources, such as wind and solar, interact with the rest of…
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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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Tools For Understanding Sense Of Place Can Help Us Manage Natural Areas
A sense of place can be broadly defined as the collection of meanings, values, symbols, and feelings people associate with a particular locality1, and it is…
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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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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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Managing Soil After A Fire
Fire is a natural element of ecosystems that has shaped world biomes as we know them today. With the exception of polar areas, fire affects…
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