Since the early 1980s, researchers have been working to develop “Lab-on-a-Chip” systems. These miniaturized platforms integrate the tasks typically implemented by scientists on the bench,…
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During the last few years, solutions to produce electricity in a decentralized manner have become increasingly attractive. In this context, can decentralized technologies enter centralized…
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Observing and mathematically describing our environment provides a foundation for developing sustainable future scenarios. These aim to address crucial socio-economic resources such as water, food…
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From The National Geographic to The Wall Street Journal, popular media are fond of stories on how insects have ruled the Earth from the Dawn of…
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Standard methodologies for their sampling, analysis, and regulation remain insufficient Owing to their versatility, plastics have almost limitless applications. Most plastics, however, are used in…
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The future growth and sustainability of the aquaculture industry depends on the ability of the sector to identify economically viable and environmentally-friendly alternatives to marine-derived…
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Those of us that have worn braces during childhood have probably never realized that this force on teeth evokes unique cellular responses of the cells…
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Global concerns such as climate change and dependence on polluting energy sources can be addressed by energy efficiency. Reducing energy consumption through energy efficiency would…
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Imagine that you are admitted to a hospital and acquire a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) due to the same bacteria that is causing an infection in…
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A recent Energy Policy journal article examined if a culture of dialogue could be nurtured in Japan after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in the context…
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The concept of compulsion is ubiquitous in scientific theorizing, professional practice, and lay understandings of addiction, and it forms the cornerstone of the disease view…
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