Detecting Copper In Water And Blood Samples Using Handheld, Optical Sensors
Monitoring the level of copper in the environment is important, as both the redundancy and deficiency of this transition metal can have severe effects on…
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Heavy-Weighted Mobbing Leaves Scars Not Only On The Soul
Mobbing leaves scars not only on the soul. Children that are mobbed at school frequently become overweight. The daily school routine can be merciless; children…
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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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India And Bhutan As A Model For Inter- And Intra-Regional Energy Trade
Collaboration among the countries in South Asia for inter- and intra-regional energy trade has been identified as the most cost-effective way to address growing demand,…
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Managing Crops for Climate Change Can Also Manage Pests
The impacts of climate change are already being felt by farmers in many parts of the world. As such, it is important for us to…
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Body Defense Detox: Sleep Deprivation And The Immune System In Twins
Sleep deprivation affects the immune system — this has long been believed by scientists. A new study revealed: correct, but different than expected. You could…
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Fuzzy Model Of Residential Energy Decision-Making: Considering Behavioral Economic Concepts
As residential buildings can account for up to 50% of the total energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in an economy, there is a…
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The Future Of Double-Cropping Systems In Brazil
Brazilian agriculture plays a major role in the world’s grain production, as the country has rapidly ascended to the position of 2nd largest soybean producer…
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Improving Antibiotic Strategies To Combat Respiratory Infections In Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited, progressive disease caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) leading to persistent lung infections. Production of…
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Modified Gloves Can Help To Reduce The Risk Of Hospital-acquired Infections
About two million hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) occur in the US every year, which leads to up to 100,000 annual deaths. Approximately one-third of these infections…
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