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The ocean's color is changing as a consequence of climate change

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The ocean's color has changed significantly in 20 years, and the trend is likely a consequence of human-induced climate change, report scientists.

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‘Red sea plume’ alga may cut greenhouse gas emissions from cow poo nearly in half

Frontiers

By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com Methane production in the livestock sector greatly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Animals with four-chambered stomachs produce methane while digesting, however, their manure also emits the gas when decomposing. Recently, natural methane inhibitors have been discussed as a solution.

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Power of ETL: Transforming Business Decision Making with Data Insights

Smart Data Collective

ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) is a crucial process in the world of data analytics and business intelligence. In this article, we will explore the significance of ETL and how it plays a vital role in enabling effective decision making within businesses. By understanding the power of ETL, organisations can harness the potential of their data and gain valuable insights that drive informed choices.

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Conversations on Social Work Careers: Nicki Sanders

The New Social Worker

Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna talks with Nicki Sanders, MSW. Nicki Sanders supports high-performing women of color in social work leadership in developing careers that feed their hearts, minds, and wallets.

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Multiple ecosystems in hot water after marine heatwave surges across the Pacific

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Rising ocean temperatures are sweeping the seas, breaking records and creating problematic conditions for marine life. Unlike heatwaves on land, periods of abrupt ocean warming can surge for months or years. Around the world these 'marine heatwaves' have led to mass species mortality and displacement events, economic declines and habitat loss. New research reveals that even areas of the ocean protected from fishing are still vulnerable to these extreme events fueled by climate change.

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Simple oxygen intervention could help patients ‘dramatically improve’ after brain injuries

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by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Normobaric oxygen, delivered at the same pressure as the atmosphere, is often used to maximize brain cell survival in patients with neurological trauma. Scientists found that giving experimental participants normobaric oxygen through a nasal cannula helped them learn a new visuomotor task more quickly and effectively, raising hopes that this oxygen intervention could also be used for rehabilitation.

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Tick-Borne Encephalitis: The Silent Threat in the Woods

Gideon

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral disease transmitted through ticks. While these tiny insects seem harmless, the consequences of tick-borne illnesses, including TBE, can be severe. The infection can cause meningitis-like symptoms in people. With warmer weather, tick-borne diseases are spreading to regions that were previously not endemic to the infections.

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Revolutionary self-sensing electric artificial muscles

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Researchers have made groundbreaking advancements in bionics with the development of a new electric variable-stiffness artificial muscle. This innovative technology possesses self-sensing capabilities and has the potential to revolutionize soft robotics and medical applications. The artificial muscle seamlessly transitions between soft and hard states, while also sensing forces and deformations.

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Scientists knit futuristic eco-building designs using fungal networks

Frontiers

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image courtesy of the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment Scientists have developed mycocrete, a paste made with the root network of fungus called mycelium, as a building material. Injecting this into a knitted textile framework creates a composite material which is stronger and more versatile than previous biomaterials made of fungi and could eventually be used to construct lightweight buildings with low environmental impact.

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5 Ways AI Can Help Choose Good SEO Agencies

Smart Data Collective

Artificial intelligence has substantially helped many companies substantially improve their business models. AI technology is very helpful for marketing. Companies spent nearly $16 billion on AI marketing in 2021 and that figure is growing by the year. One of the most overlooked advantages is that AI can help companies select the best SEO agency. We are going to talk about the importance of choosing the right SEO company.

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Finding a buddy when you’re a team of one

Lara Hogan's Blog

I’ve been working with the rad team at Fly.io for the past few months as a fractional VPE, mainly focusing on management-y and culture stuff as the team grows. One of the things I really dig about Fly.io’s company culture is how teammates use their internal forum for sharing questions about work, project progress updates, oncall recaps, and other stuff that I’ve traditionally seen live (and die) in email inboxes.

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Reinventing cosmology: New research puts age of universe at 26.7 -- not 13.7 -- billion years

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Our universe could be twice as old as current estimates, according to a new study that challenges the dominant cosmological model and sheds new light on the so-called 'impossible early galaxy problem.

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Ex-World Bank chief economist Dr Asli Demirgüç-Kunt joins Frontiers for Young Minds as specialty chief editor

Frontiers

Image: Asli Demirgüç-Kunt Frontiers for Young Minds welcomes Dr Asli Demirgüç-Kunt, former chief economist of the Europe and central Asia region at the World Bank, as specialty chief editor for their newly re-launched section on mathematics and economics. With over 30 years of experience at the World Bank, Dr Demirgüç-Kunt will bring a new understanding of economics to kids all over the world.

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Should Cloud-Based Businesses Use RDPs or VPNs for Remote Access?

Smart Data Collective

More businesses than ever are investing in cloud technology. The market for public cloud computing services is projected to reach $800 billion by the end of 2025. Furthermore, an estimated 70% of all companies across all sectors that are already using cloud technology intend to spend even more money on it in the future. The cloud is not a one-size-fits-all solution anymore.

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The ground is deforming, and buildings aren't ready

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A new study has linked underground climate change to the shifting ground beneath urban areas. The phenomenon is affecting all major urban areas around the globe, causing civil structures and infrastructures to crack.

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The sound of silence? Researchers demonstrate people hear it

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Silence might not be deafening but it's something that literally can be heard, concludes a team of philosophers and psychologists who used auditory illusions to reveal how moments of silence distort people's perception of time.

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eCommerce Brands Use Data Analytics for Conversion Rate Optimization

Smart Data Collective

E-commerce businesses around the world are focusing more heavily on data analytics. One report found that global e-commerce brands spent over $16.7 billion on analytics last year. There are many ways that data analytics can help e-commerce companies succeed. One benefit is that they can help with conversion rate optimization. In the ever-evolving and increasingly competitive global e-commerce sector, businesses that strive to achieve and maintain high conversion rates face the pressing, yet nece

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Mental Health Management

Smart Data Collective

We have talked about the many industries that have been shaped by artificial intelligence. The healthcare industry is among them. In one of our articles, we mentioned that many nurses have used AI to provide better services to their patients. You might be surprised to learn that artificial intelligence is changing the mental health profession as well.

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Genes for learning and memory are 650 million years old

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Scientists have discovered that the genes required for learning, memory, aggression and other complex behaviors originated around 650 million years ago.

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James Webb Telescope catches glimpse of possible first-ever 'dark stars'

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Three bright objects initially identified as galaxies in observations from the James Webb Space Telescope might actually represent an exotic new form of star. If confirmed, the discovery would also shed light on the nature of dark matter.

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When the stars align: Astronomers find answers to mysterious action of ghost stars in our Galaxy

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Scientists have found a source for the mysterious alignment of stars near the Galactic Center.

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Liquid safety cushioning technology

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Mechanical engineering and materials science advancements could revolutionize safety equipment for athletes and more.

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Surgical and engineering innovations enable unprecedented control over every finger of a bionic hand

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For the first time, a person with an arm amputation can manipulate each finger of a bionic hand as if it was his own. Thanks to revolutionary surgical and engineering advancements that seamlessly merge humans with machines, this breakthrough offers new hope and possibilities for people with amputations worldwide. A study presents the first documented case of an individual whose body was surgically modified to incorporate implanted sensors and a skeletal implant.

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Air pollution particles may be cause of dramatic drop in global insect numbers

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Researchers report that an insect's ability to find food and a mate is reduced when their antennae are contaminated by particulate matter from industry, transport, bushfires, and other sources of air pollution.

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New study reveals evidence of diverse organic material on Mars

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Scientists gain vital insights into Mars' history and potential for supporting life.

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DNA element with a murky past is borrowing cell's repair machinery

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Like their viral cousins, retrotransposons have been found borrowing the cell's own machinery to achieve their goals. They hijack a little-known piece of the cell's DNA repair function to close themselves into a ring-like shape and then create a matching double strand. The finding upends 40 years of conventional wisdom and may offer new insights into cancer, viral infections and immune responses.

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Salinity changes threatening marine ecosystems

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A groundbreaking study reveals the critical yet severely understudied factor of salinity changes in ocean and coastlines caused by climate change.

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Key improvements to Parkinson's disease cell therapies

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Researchers have demonstrated that a transplant surgical procedure (called 'needle trauma') triggers a profound immune response and causes the death of most grafted dopamine neurons. They also found that co-transplantation of neuronal cell therapy with host regulatory T cells resulted in effective suppression of needle trauma and significant improvement in the survival and recovery of grafts.

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How the immune system can alter our behavior

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Simply the smell of seafood can make those with an allergy to it violently ill -- and therefore more likely to avoid it. The same avoidance behavior is exhibited by people who develop food poisoning after eating a certain meal. Scientists have long known that the immune system played a key role in our reactions to allergens and pathogens in the environment, but it was unclear whether it played any role in prompting these types of behaviors towards allergic triggers.

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Pump powers soft robots, makes cocktails

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Over the past several years, researchers have been developing soft analogues of traditionally rigid robotic components. In fluid-driven robotic systems, pumps control the pressure or flow of the liquid that powers the robot's movement. Most pumps available today for soft robotics are either too large and rigid to fit onboard, not powerful enough for actuation or only work with specific fluids.

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Capturing the immense potential of microscopic DNA for data storage

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A 'biological camera' bypasses the constraints of current DNA storage methods, harnessing living cells and their inherent biological mechanisms to encode and store data. This represents a significant breakthrough in encoding and storing images directly within DNA, creating a new model for information storage reminiscent of a digital camera. Led by Principal Investigator Associate Professor Chueh Loo Poh from the College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore, and the N

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Detailed map of the heart provides new insights into cardiac health and disease

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Researchers have produced the most detailed and comprehensive human Heart Cell Atlas to date, including the specialized tissue of the cardiac conduction system -- where the heartbeat originates.

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Webb celebrates first year of science with close-up on birth of sun-like stars

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From our cosmic backyard in the solar system to distant galaxies near the dawn of time, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has delivered on its promise of revealing the universe like never before in its first year of science operations. To celebrate the completion of a successful first year, NASA has released Webb's image of a small star-forming region in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex.

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How an 'AI-tocracy' emerges

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Research finds 'AI-tocracy,' China's increased investments in AI-driven facial-recognition technology, both help the regime repress dissent and may drive the technology forward.

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