Seven years on from updates to our data sharing policies, we reflect on data-deposition-related changes to our published papers and continue to strongly encourage authors to make source data openly available.
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Category: Other Sciences
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400-million-year-old fish exposes big mistake in how we understood evolution
The coelacanth is known as a “living fossil” because its anatomy has changed little in the last 65 million years. Despite being one of the most studied fish in history, it continues to reveal new information that could transform our understanding…
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Walk faster, live longer: How just 15 minutes a day can boost lifespan
Regular walking is widely recognized for its significant benefits to overall health and well-being. Previous research has primarily focused on middle-to-high-income White populations. Now, a novel analysis using data from the Southern Community…
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Columbia scientists turn yogurt into a healing gel that mimics human tissue
Researchers from Columbia Engineering have established a framework for the design of bioactive injectable hydrogels formulated with extracellular vesicles (EVs) for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
Published on July…
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Acoustophoretic system for seed separation on conveyor belts
To evaluate the performance of our acoustophoretic sorting and seed ejection system, we undertook a series of experiments, in which we used different types of seeds. The average size (surface area), thickness, and weight of each seed type…
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Integrated unmanned aerial vehicle-based LiDAR and RGB data for individual cattle growth monitoring in precision livestock farming
To address the increasing demand for beef1, precision livestock farming (PLF) has become increasingly prevalent. PLF leverages technology to enhance animal health and productivity at the individual level2. Current growth monitoring methods in PLF…
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Optimizing net-zero energy strategies in airports through a hybrid multi-method framework
This section reviews the current literature on multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods in sustainable energy planning, with a specific focus on their applications in aviation infrastructure and airport energy management. The aim is to…
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The impact of artificial intelligence on accounting practices: an academic perspective
Theoretical framework and hypotheses development
The global accounting industry transforms with AI technology through efficient accuracy alongside automation benefits combined with fraud detection capabilities. Statistical evidence indicates…
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New Study Provides First Precise Explanation for How Lightning Initiates in Nature
In a new paper, Penn State Professor Victor Pasko and his colleagues described how they determined strong electric fields in thunderclouds accelerate electrons that crash into molecules like nitrogen and oxygen, producing X-rays and initiating…
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Sunny side up for eggs and cholesterol
From poached to panfried, when it comes to eggs, it’s all sunny side up, as new research from the University of South Australia confirms that this breakfast favourite won’t crack your cholesterol.
Long blamed for high cholesterol, eggs have been…
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