1,000,000,000,000. A trillion. This is the number of species that are estimated to inhabit planet Earth with us. Organisms of all conceivable sizes, shapes, and…
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It is interesting to see how the popularization of neuroscience has led to the use of funny expressions like, “This is too much for my…
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The 23.4° tilt of the Earth’s rotation axis with respect to the ecliptic plane is the reason for our pronounced seasons on Earth. The ecliptic…
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Photovoltaic (PV) system performance can be degraded by different factors such as shadowing, soiling, aging of modules, and faults in the components. These factors can…
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Few things are more heartbreaking than an undiagnosed condition. It plagues families and healthcare providers alike, leaving both uncertain on best next steps for medical…
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Over the centuries, winemaking has followed an empirical approach, with the “know-how” being passed down from generation to generation. Due to the romanticism associated with…
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Extreme temperatures, including cold spells and heat waves, have detrimental effects on human health. Most climate change projections foresee extreme weather becoming more prevalent. Indeed,…
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Becoming a parent is, for many people, among the most important events in a person’s lifetime. From an evolutionary perspective, becoming a parent means that…
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As far back as Aristotle, philosophers and researchers have explored and attempted to conceptualize the human individual sense of responsibility. Interest in responsibility has been…
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When we are behind someone who is speaking, we hear them less clearly, and it is more difficult to understand what they are saying. This…
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Primary immunodeficiencies (PID) are a heterogeneous group of disorders that disturb the host’s immunity, creating susceptibility to infections. PIDs are genetically diverse, with mutations in…
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