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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain According to a new report, over half of gig economy workers in the UK are paid below the minimum wage as the cost of living continues to rise. The University of Bristol led the first-of-its-kind study, which found that 52% of gig economy workers performing tasks ranging from data entry to …
Workflow to measure and interpret protein correlated motion using X-ray crystallography. Credit: Nature Communications (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-36734-3 A novel two-part method for interpreting X-ray crystallography experiments on protein crystals has been developed by researchers at Cornell University. The method, outlined in a paper published on March 3 in Nature Communications, enables data, which was formerly …
Foods that Dollar Store Shoppers Purchased in Last 30 Days, April 2023. Credit: Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability A market for an expanded grocery selection at dollar stores potentially exists, especially with consumers who live less than 10 minutes away, according to data reported in the April Consumer Food Insights report. The survey-based …
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study by researchers at the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University revealed that a groundbreaking protein nanoparticle vaccine formulation, containing influenza proteins and adjuvant that enhances immune responses, delivered complete protection against influenza viral challenges. Published in the journal Small, the findings describe a promising influenza vaccine …
By April Wendling, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Oilcane is a key player in biofuel production. Understanding its interactions with microbes may help researchers develop management practices that will improve the crop’s resilience and productivity. Credit: CABBI In a new collaboration, scientists at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and …
Malloy with the oil drum used for his musical performances. Credit: Colin Malloy For many people, there are few sounds as relaxing as ocean waves. But the sound of the seas can also convey deeper emotions and raise awareness about pollution. At the upcoming 184th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Colin Malloy of …
Computers, Environment and Urban Systems (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.compenvurbsys.2022.101936″ width=”800″ height=”530″/> A: A sidewalk network for the city of Barcelona was constructed using data from OpenStreetMap, as well as municipal and regional data sources. Edges of the network were annotated with various attributes relevant to walkability, namely: width, slope, and pedestrian-car accident hazard level. Further, a …
The high fertility cycle describes the relationship among body condition score (BCS) change, health, and overall fertility. Credit: Elsevier The dairy industry has seen a revolution over the past two decades in fertility success within herds. Widely adopted fertility programs are at the heart of this leap forward, along with the industry’s increased understanding—and optimization—of …
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study conducted by professors at City, University of London found that the Research Excellence Framework (REF), which measures the research performance of UK universities, has resulted in a significant increase in the amount of high-quality research publications, but not in the output of active academics. The study suggests that the …
Researchers from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea have developed graphene-based conductive hydrogels as bioelectrode materials for overcoming the challenges associated with traditional, metal-based bioelectrodes. These conductive hydrogels are injectable, skin-compatible, easy to use, and demonstrate excellent signal transmission. Moreover, their controllable degradability can allow the development of high performing, convenient bioelectrodes with …