The authors studied the impact of drying blood as a storage solution for space travel.
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Artificial intelligence face-tracking for a semi-virtual reality gaming experience
The authors studied the impact of AI face-tracking technology on the immersiveness of videogames as an alternative to virtual reality gaming.
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Investigating the effects of mutations of amino acids on the protein expression of CDK2 cancer gene
Higher pH level increases the efficacy of calcium phosphate-mediated intracellular delivery
This study investigated the impact of pH on the efficiency of calcium phosphate, used as a drug delivery agent.
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This study examined the impact of erosion on the performance of a triangular aerofoil at a low Reynolds number (Re = 10,000), relevant for harsh conditions like those on Mars.
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COVID-19 has impacted the way many people go about their daily lives, but what are the main factors driving the changes in the housing market, particular house prices?
Read More...Testing Various Synthetic and Natural Fiber Materials for Soundproofing
Noise pollution negatively impacts the health and behavioral routines of humans and other animals, but the production of synthetic sound-absorbing materials contributes to harmful gas emissions into the atmosphere. The authors of this paper investigated the effectiveness of environmentally-friendly, cheap natural-fiber materials, such as jute, as replacements for synthetic materials, such as gypsum and foam, in soundproofing.
Read More...Growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli when exposed to anti-acne vitamin A
The authors looked at the impact of vitamin A (retinol) on growth of S. epidermidis (most abundant bacterium on the skin) and E. coli (found in the gut microbiome, but not on the skin).
Read More...The effect of calcium on mealworm iron metabolism
The authors looked at the impact of calcium on iron absorption in mealworms, hypothesizing that calcium would inhibit iron absorption.
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