Greenhouse gas emissions and the global energy crisis are driving emission reduction plans, electric vehicles (EVs), as a low-carbon, convenient, and economical mode of transportation, are one of the most promising solutions for achieving carbon…
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A Video Dataset for Classroom Group Engagement Recognition
This section details the proposed methodology for processing classroom videos to recognize student group engagement levels, which are categorized as low, medium, and high. The methodology encompasses aspects such as classroom setup, camera…
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A methodological framework for assessing development solutions: application to wood fuel challenges in Nigeria
Nilsson, M., Griggs, D. & Visbeck, M. Policy: map the interactions between Sustainable Development Goals. Nature 534, 320–322 (2016).
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a six-step strategy to surviving your PhD
To earn your PhD, you have to remember that you’re not just a researcher, but also a human.Credit: Hxdbzxy/Getty
When I started my PhD in biophysics in Germany four years ago, I expected to encounter difficulties because I had seen other PhD…
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Don’t believe the hype — quantum tech can’t yet solve real-world problems
Throughout my career in quantum science, I have noticed a concerning pattern. Big technology companies announce major breakthroughs, and raise much investor capital. But some of these advances are questioned within months, weeks or even days….
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the research that inspires our tattoos
Biologist Liz Haynes’s plant tattoo reminds her of an inspiring mentor.Credit: Justin Kibbel
Kristin Barry had wanted a tattoo for years, so when she finished her neuroscience PhD in 2019, she knew it was time. “It made sense that once I had…
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On Jupiter, it’s mushballs all the way down
Imagine a Slushee™ composed of ammonia and water encased in a hard shell of water ice. Now picture these ice-encrusted slushballs, dubbed “mushballs,” raining down like hailstones during a thunderstorm, illuminated by intense flashes of…
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Studying how seals adapt to extreme environments could lead to benefits in human reproductive health
Wild animals that have acquired adaptions to maximize their reproductive output in some of the world’s most extreme conditions may provide answers to some of the most pressing problems in the field of human reproductive health.
A newly published…
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Simulate sound in 3D at a finer scale than humans can perceive
Surround-sound speakers can immerse you in a multimedia experience, but what if there was a speaker that could completely re-create a three-dimensional soundscape?
The AudioDome is more than just a loudspeaker arrangement — it’s a dome of…
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A bowling revolution: Modeling the perfect conditions for a strike
With millions of dollars at stake across tournaments and more than 45 million regular annual participants, bowling continues to reign as a top sport in the U.S. A unified model that predicts how a bowling ball behaves down the lane, however,…
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