High density imaging offers solution to counterfeiting
Governments, industry and consumers have faced the issue of counterfeit goods for a long time.
Optics & Photonics
May 5, 2020
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Coronavirus has led to major change in attitudes about parental responsibility for children's education
School closures have led to a change in attitudes among parents about who should be responsible for their child's education, a major new survey shows.
Education
May 5, 2020
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Collars risk causing neck injuries in dogs, study shows
A study led by a canine scientist at Nottingham Trent University looked at the potential impact of pulling on the lead and the related pressure on the neck, using a variety of of collar-types and styles.
Plants & Animals
May 5, 2020
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The sociology of disease and disgust
One of the early cases of COVID-19 spread within the United States happened at a glamorous birthday party in Westport, Connecticut. The event included dinner and dancing with guests that flew in for the occasion, including ...
Social Sciences
May 5, 2020
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Experiment improves predictions of uranium dispersion
The predictive models that describe the fate and transport of radioactive materials in the atmosphere following a nuclear incident (explosion or reactor accident) assume that uranium-bearing particulates would attain chemical ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 5, 2020
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Scientists uncover secret behind molecule that blocks HIV infection
Rhesus macaques don't monkey around when it comes to HIV; they have a protein that effectively disables invading HIV particles.
Cell & Microbiology
May 5, 2020
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Plans to reopen economy must consider childcare obligations
As states and cities design policies meant to "re-open" the economy, strategies for childcare arrangements should rank as an important consideration. Even if residents are able to return to their workplaces, much of the U.S. ...
Social Sciences
May 5, 2020
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Already vulnerable, gig economy workers in SF suffer during pandemic, survey finds
A new survey of app-based ride-hailing and food and grocery-delivery workers in San Francisco underscores the financial vulnerability of workers in the gig economy—and the coronavirus has made their plight much worse, according ...
Social Sciences
May 5, 2020
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Extreme ultraviolet imaging displays potential to enhance study of Alzheimer's disease
Scientists have published highly-detailed images of lab-grown neurons using Extreme Ultraviolet radiation that could aid the analysis of neurodegenerative diseases.
Optics & Photonics
May 5, 2020
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Oceans should have a place in climate 'green new deal' policies, scientists suggest
The world's oceans play a critical role in climate regulation, mitigation and adaptation and should be integrated into comprehensive "green new deal" proposals being promoted by elected officials and agency policymakers, ...
Environment
May 5, 2020
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