Alternative Routes Of Learning In The Brain
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 Sunniest Spots On The Moon Are Not Where You’d Expect Them
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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Development And Implementation Of Solutions Improving PV Array Performance Monitoring
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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The Power Of Exome: Finding Answers And Ending Doubt
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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A Statistical Exploration Of (The Link between) Grape Cultivars And Yeast Assimilable Nitrogen
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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Hot Temperature Has Highest Mortality Risk, But Moderately Cold Temperature Contributed To The Most Deaths In India
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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Artificially Intelligent Ventilation For Clean Air And Health: Time To Act
Most people spend 90% of their lifetime in enclosed indoor environments. It is a human right to breathe clean air. According to the WHO report…
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Unlocking The Secrets Of A Rare Immune Disease
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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On The Shoulders Of Giants, Part 1: Henry K. Beecher And The Placebo Effect
When Robert Merton (1910 – 2003) dissected the allegory that we all are “standing on the shoulders of giants” — based on a much older…
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Low-Carbon Transitions: How Much Change Can A Nation Afford?
The urgency of climate change mitigation demands tools for examining how economies can embark – and stay – on a path of low-carbon transition. In…
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Flavonoids May Help With Weight Loss
British researchers believe that certain plant substances can influence the amount of body fat. There is this simple rule: If you consume fewer calories than…
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