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An Integrated Approach To Fighting Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Dr Claudio Fiocchi, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic

An Integrated Approach To Fighting Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Dr Claudio Fiocchi, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic

An Integrated Approach To Fighting Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Dr Claudio Fiocchi, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA226

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) causes significant pain and discomfort to sufferers and severely affects quality of life. Research on IBD focusing on the individual contributing factors has failed to provide truly effective treatment options, and the broader picture has been somewhat neglected. Dr Claudio Fiocchi of the Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, USA, proposes an integrated, holistic approach which holds significant promise for improving both our understanding and treatment of IBD.
 

 

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Bile Acids Are Not Just for Digestion – Professors Phillip Hylemon and Huiping Zhou, Virginia Commonwealth University

Bile Acids Are Not Just for Digestion – Professors Phillip Hylemon and Huiping Zhou, Virginia Commonwealth University

Bile Acids Are Not Just for Digestion – Professors Phillip Hylemon and Huiping Zhou, Virginia Commonwealth University

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA228

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Over the last two decades, bile acids have gone from being thought of as mere helpers during digestion of fats and fat-soluble vitamins, to crucial players in the signalling pathways operating in the liver. Professor Phillip Hylemon and Professor Huiping Zhou, from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA, lead two of the main research groups worldwide trying to unveil these pathways and the repercussions of these in terms of disease.
 

 

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A Different Tangent to Teaching Trigonometry – Professor James L. McClelland, Stanford University

A Different Tangent to Teaching Trigonometry – Professor James L. McClelland, Stanford University

A Different Tangent to Teaching Trigonometry – Professor James L. McClelland, Stanford University

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA229

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Learning trigonometry is a challenge for many high-school students, impeding their access to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dr James McClelland, a professor of cognitive science at Stanford University, California, has been working to make higher-level mathematics concepts accessible to as many people as possible by assessing the effectiveness of a different approach to learning trigonometry at high-school.
 

 

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Understanding Hearing at the Cellular Level – Professor David Furness, Keele University

Understanding Hearing at the Cellular Level – Professor David Furness, Keele University

Understanding Hearing at the Cellular Level – Professor David Furness, Keele University

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA232

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How do we hear and process sound? Professor David Furness at Keele University, UK, is endeavouring to answer this question. By utilising modern microscopical techniques, his team is visualising and identifying the proteins that enable us to convert sound into electrical signals in the hearing pathway.
 

 

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A Flickering in the Darkness- Professor Gilles Gerbier, Queen’s University

A Flickering in the Darkness- Professor Gilles Gerbier, Queen’s University

A Flickering in the Darkness- Professor Gilles Gerbier, Queen’s University

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA234

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Deep, deep underground, surrounded by kilometres of solid rock, a team of scientists led by Professor Gilles Gerbier of Queen’s University, Canada, watches for a miniscule flicker of energy. A flicker that will, they hope, betray the existence of the most elusive particle known to humankind – dark matter.
 

 

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Biological Mechanisms Link Smoking, Lung Cancer and Ethnicity – Professor Stephen Hecht and Colleagues

Biological Mechanisms Link Smoking, Lung Cancer and Ethnicity – Professor Stephen Hecht and Colleagues

Biological Mechanisms Link Smoking, Lung Cancer and Ethnicity – Professor Stephen Hecht and Colleagues

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA216

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Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of cancer globally. Dr Stephen Hecht and co-workers at the University of Minnesota are investigating the substances present in cigarette smoke and in the urine and saliva of cigarette smokers that contribute to lung cancer. In a collaborative study with scientists at the University of Southern California and the University of Hawaii, they are studying the ways in which different ethnic groups take up, break down and detoxify these chemicals, leading to different levels of cancer-causing metabolites in the blood and varying rates of lung cancer.
 

 

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Investigating the Role of Land Use in Climate Change – Professor Qi (Steve) Hu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Investigating the Role of Land Use in Climate Change – Professor Qi (Steve) Hu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Investigating the Role of Land Use in Climate Change – Professor Qi (Steve) Hu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA204

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Land-use changes can have a significant effect on regional climates. Professor Qi Hu from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln uses climate models to study the interactions between land-use change, regional climate and large-scale atmospheric circulation. As our understanding improves, so too does our ability to create effective policies that better manage human impacts on the climate and our living environment.
 

 

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Understanding the Pathogenic Mechanisms of Intracellular Bacteria – Dr Darren Higgins, Harvard Medical School

Understanding the Pathogenic Mechanisms of Intracellular Bacteria – Dr Darren Higgins, Harvard Medical School

Understanding the Pathogenic Mechanisms of Intracellular Bacteria – Dr Darren Higgins, Harvard Medical School

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA222

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Dr Darren Higgins and his team at Harvard Medical School use a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the mechanisms involved in the growth and spread of disease-causing bacteria that invade human cells. The team is developing new therapies to combat these life-threatening diseases.
 

 

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Changing the Landscape of Geology, Forecasting Earthquakes – Professor Friedemann T. Freund, NASA Ames Research Center

Changing the Landscape of Geology, Forecasting Earthquakes – Professor Friedemann T. Freund, NASA Ames Research Center

Changing the Landscape of Geology, Forecasting Earthquakes – Professor Friedemann T. Freund, NASA Ames Research Center

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA217

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Imagine a world where we knew about earthquakes before they strike – days before a potentially lethal event. A world with an early warning system that would give us time to evacuate vulnerable buildings, to activate civil defence organisations, to minimise the loss of life and reduce recovery costs. Although the dream of earthquake prediction has been on people’s minds for centuries, it is dismissed by most seismologists and geophysicists ­­as a pipedream. However, all that could change dramatically, thanks to Professor Friedemann Freund at the NASA’s Ames Research Center.
 

 

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Raising the Bar in Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation – The Medical University of South Carolina’s Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE)

Raising the Bar in Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation – The Medical University of South Carolina’s Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE)

Raising the Bar in Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation – The Medical University of South Carolina’s Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE)

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA254

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Despite the high number of stroke survivors worldwide, research to help those with chronic disabilities after stroke has long been underemphasised. The Medical University of South Carolina’s Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Stroke Recovery aims to address this shortfall and improve the treatment and long-term quality of life for stroke survivors.
 

 

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The Shape of Rational Choices in Game Theory – Dr Tarun Sabarwal, University of Kansas

The Shape of Rational Choices in Game Theory – Dr Tarun Sabarwal, University of Kansas

The Shape of Rational Choices in Game Theory – Dr Tarun Sabarwal, University of Kansas

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA212

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The choices we make in various situations have collective effects on the patterns of overall movement in conflict and cooperation. Dr Tarun Sabarwal at the University of Kansas is investigating the ways in which the overall pictures produced by these behaviours can be predicted through mathematical models of game theory.

 

 

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At the Forefront of Imaging & Remote Sensing – Innovative Imaging and Research (I2R)

At the Forefront of Imaging & Remote Sensing – Innovative Imaging and Research (I2R)

At the Forefront of Imaging & Remote Sensing – Innovative Imaging and Research (I2R)

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA207

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Scientists and engineers often need tailored remote sensing instruments to understand complex phenomena. ‘Innovative Imaging and Research’, or ‘I2R’, located at the NASA John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, is developing such instruments for particularly challenging imaging situations. They have, for example, partnered with NASA to develop high-speed High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging technologies for testing rocket effectiveness and reliability in support of space exploration.
 

 

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Collaborating to Study Interfaces in Miniaturised Materials – SFB 1083

Collaborating to Study Interfaces in Miniaturised Materials – SFB 1083

Collaborating to Study Interfaces in Miniaturised Materials – SFB 1083

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https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA452

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Creating technologies from multiple materials with different physical properties can be hugely beneficial, but the process doesn’t come without its challenges. As we fabricate new devices, an understanding of the physics occurring at the interfaces where different miniaturised materials meet is now crucial, but seriously lacking. Based at Philipps-Universität Marburg, the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1083 is a wide collaboration of researchers at institutions across Germany, who are tackling the diverse range of problems involved with these interfaces.
 

 

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New Perspectives on Marine Ecology: Technology Informs Oceanic Carbon Models – Dr Mark D. Ohman, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

New Perspectives on Marine Ecology: Technology Informs Oceanic Carbon Models – Dr Mark D. Ohman, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

New Perspectives on Marine Ecology: Technology Informs Oceanic Carbon Models – Dr Mark D. Ohman, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA266

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The world’s oceans are responsible for absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate its warming effect on the planet. However, the way in which marine ecosystems respond to temperature changes can impact the ocean’s ability to capture carbon, disrupting this global carbon cycle. Dr Mark D. Ohman and his team at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego use advanced technologies to investigate how marine ecosystems respond to our warming climate. Their research is helping us to understand ecological responses to ocean warming, and to predict what the future holds.
 

 

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Addressing Inequality in Education – Dr Suzanna Rose, Florida International University

Addressing Inequality in Education – Dr Suzanna Rose, Florida International University

Addressing Inequality in Education – Dr Suzanna Rose, Florida International University

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https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA452

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The underrepresentation of women and minority groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related fields of employment and study is a widespread and serious issue in academia. Dr Suzanna Rose of Florida International University (FIU) is breaking down the barriers that women and minorities face in taking up faculty positions within higher education institutions. Her mission is to achieve, sustain and advocate for faculty diversity at FIU.

 

 

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Protecting the Plains, A Comprehensive Approach to Invasive Plant Control – Professor KC Olson, Kansas State University

Protecting the Plains, A Comprehensive Approach to Invasive Plant Control – Professor KC Olson, Kansas State University

Protecting the Plains, A Comprehensive Approach to Invasive Plant Control – Professor KC Olson, Kansas State University

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA219

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Around the world, invasive species provide a major threat to global biodiversity. The Great Plains of the United States are among the most threatened ecosystems, where a noxious invasive weed is overpowering the native tallgrass prairies. Professor KC Olson and his team at Kansas State University are working to identify eco-friendly ways to naturalise the weed and preserve native prairie.

 

 

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Focusing on the Problem in STEM Education – Dr John K. Coleman, Langston University

Focusing on the Problem in STEM Education – Dr John K. Coleman, Langston University

Focusing on the Problem in STEM Education – Dr John K. Coleman, Langston University

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA205

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The modern workforce needs to be more science educated than ever, yet the number of students in higher education enrolled in scientific subjects has not increased. Dr John Coleman at Langston University, Oklahoma, is developing novel methods for teaching scientific concepts that engage students in critical problem-solving skills. His research is increasing retention in scientific undergraduate degrees and is laying the groundwork for a transformative method of science teaching.

 

 

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Complexed Drugs for Complex Diseases – Dr Joseph Anthoney Vetro, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Complexed Drugs for Complex Diseases – Dr Joseph Anthoney Vetro, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Complexed Drugs for Complex Diseases – Dr Joseph Anthoney Vetro, University of Nebraska Medical Center

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA210

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RNA interference is a genetic mechanism for altering the expression of genes that is being developed to fight cancer. By increasing the activity of RNA interference molecules in solid tumours after administration into the blood stream, Dr Joseph Vetro and his group at the University of Nebraska Medical Centre are working to move a promising new approach to treating cancer into clinical application.
 

 

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Combatting the Lionfish Invasion – Dr Mark Hixon and Lab, University of Hawaii

Combatting the Lionfish Invasion – Dr Mark Hixon and Lab, University of Hawaii

Combatting the Lionfish Invasion – Dr Mark Hixon and Lab, University of Hawaii

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA220

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Lionfish are predators that typically inhabit Pacific and Indian Ocean coral reefs. In areas where they have been introduced, they have become troublesome invaders. Populations have spread and grown in some regions to the extent that they are wreaking havoc on local marine ecosystems. Dr Mark Hixon and his team are working hard to combat the lionfish invasion.
 

 

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A New Generation of Chemical Sensors – Dr Simon Humphrey & Sam Dunning, University of Texas

A New Generation of Chemical Sensors – Dr Simon Humphrey & Sam Dunning, University of Texas

A New Generation of Chemical Sensors – Dr Simon Humphrey & Sam Dunning, University of Texas

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA201

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Dr Simon Humphrey and Sam Dunning at the University of Texas at Austin have created a new lanthanide-based chemical sensor that can identify trace levels of water in many different solvents, and can even distinguish between normal water and ‘heavy water’. The team’s new material could potentially be applied to medical imaging and for cleaning up chemical spills.

 

 

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Improving Aircraft Performance with Plasma Actuators – Drs Huu Duc Vo & Njuki W Mureithi, École Polytechnique de Montréal

Improving Aircraft Performance with Plasma Actuators – Drs Huu Duc Vo & Njuki W Mureithi, École Polytechnique de Montréal

Improving Aircraft Performance with Plasma Actuators – Drs Huu Duc Vo & Njuki W Mureithi, École Polytechnique de Montréal

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA195

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Aeroplanes are required to change their trajectory many times during a flight. A system of adjustable surfaces that manage lift is typically used to meet this requirement. However, Dr Huu Duc Vo and Dr Njuki Mureithi from École Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada, have been working on a totally different approach to flight control – and it may eliminate the need for the adjustable surfaces, which can be inefficient, especially from an economics point of view.
 

 

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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Water Management – Drs Marcellus Caldas & Melinda Daniels, Stroud Water Research Centre

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Water Management – Drs Marcellus Caldas & Melinda Daniels, Stroud Water Research Centre

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Water Management – Drs Marcellus Caldas & Melinda Daniels, Stroud Water Research Centre

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA196

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According to the WHO, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas by 2025. Therefore, managing our water resources is vital, especially in a changing climate. On that front, an interdisciplinary team from Kansas State University, led by Dr Marcellus Caldas and Dr Melinda Daniels from the Stroud Water Research Centre, seeks to understand how human-environment interactions and climate change affect water management and sustainability on the Central Great Plains of the United States.

 

 

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Buzzing & Blooming, Bee-Flower Interactions in Crop Production – Professor Johanne Brunet, USDA-ARS Vegetable Crops Research Unit

Buzzing & Blooming, Bee-Flower Interactions in Crop Production – Professor Johanne Brunet, USDA-ARS Vegetable Crops Research Unit

Buzzing & Blooming, Bee-Flower Interactions in Crop Production – Professor Johanne Brunet, USDA-ARS Vegetable Crops Research Unit

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA199

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Pollination by flying insects is often the forgotten key to high agricultural productivity. Dr Johanne Brunet, research ecologist at the USDA-Agricultural Service, is investigating insect-flower interactions, and their implications for crop production.
 

 

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The Role of Policies in Managing Scarce Water Resources – Drs Jose Albiac, Ariel Dinar, Encarna Esteban & Dr Taher Kahil

The Role of Policies in Managing Scarce Water Resources – Drs Jose Albiac, Ariel Dinar, Encarna Esteban & Dr Taher Kahil

The Role of Policies in Managing Scarce Water Resources – Drs Jose Albiac, Ariel Dinar, Encarna Esteban & Dr Taher Kahil

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA185

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Water scarcity and perverse policies may have severe effects on the environment, affecting society both directly and indirectly. A team from the Agrifood Research and Technology Center (CITA), the University of Zaragoza, the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, and the University of California Riverside has carried out extensive research exploring the various components of the Jucar River Basin’s water ecosystem in Spain, as well as factors affecting its performance.
 

 

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Negative Ion Formation in Complex Heavy Systems – Dr Alfred Msezane, Clark Atlanta University

Negative Ion Formation in Complex Heavy Systems – Dr Alfred Msezane, Clark Atlanta University

Negative Ion Formation in Complex Heavy Systems – Dr Alfred Msezane, Clark Atlanta University

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When an electron is absorbed by a heavy atom or molecule, a heavy, negatively-charged ion is formed. These negative ions can be used for a wide array of useful applications, from organic solar cells to water purification. However, the electron absorption process for heavy particles is a complex many-body process, making it difficult for physicists to understand how the ions form. Dr Alfred Msezane at Clark Atlanta University has developed a robust mathematical theory to gain a fundamental understanding of negative ion formation in such heavy systems for the first time.
 

 

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Inspiring Science Teachers in the Arizona Borderlands – Dr Etta Kralovec, University of Arizona, South

Inspiring Science Teachers in the Arizona Borderlands – Dr Etta Kralovec, University of Arizona, South

Inspiring Science Teachers in the Arizona Borderlands – Dr Etta Kralovec, University of Arizona, South

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA171

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Recruiting and retaining high quality STEM educators in high schools can be a struggle, and even more so in under-served communities of the United States, such as the school districts that fall along the US/Mexico border. Professor Etta Kralovec at The University of Arizona, South, is pioneering a contextualised approach to teacher preparation that is transforming science and mathematics education in this border region.
 

 

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Greener Pastures, Transforming Land Management Practices in the Cattle Industry – Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University

Greener Pastures, Transforming Land Management Practices in the Cattle Industry – Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University

Greener Pastures, Transforming Land Management Practices in the Cattle Industry – Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University

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In the face of global climate change and challenges to sustainable use of renewable resources, farmers and ranchers are continually seeking best management practices that are economically viable and environmentally friendly. To meet this need, researchers at Auburn University are conducting innovative agricultural research directed at shaping sustainable cattle ranching practices and pasture management techniques.
 

 

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Education and Health Disparity Across the US – Drs Mark D. Hayward & Jennifer Karas Montez

Education and Health Disparity Across the US – Drs Mark D. Hayward & Jennifer Karas Montez

Education and Health Disparity Across the US – Drs Mark D. Hayward & Jennifer Karas Montez

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Adults living in certain US states suffer from more illnesses, more disability, and die sooner than residents of others. Dr Mark D. Hayward of the University of Texas at Austin and Dr Jennifer Karas Montez of Syracuse University are investigating these differences in health and exploring their relationship with educational attainment and state-specific policies, so they can work towards addressing the causes of this disparity.
 

 

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The Molecular World of Aphid Feeding – Professor Gerald Reeck, Kansas State University

The Molecular World of Aphid Feeding – Professor Gerald Reeck, Kansas State University

The Molecular World of Aphid Feeding – Professor Gerald Reeck, Kansas State University

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA181

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Professor Gerald Reeck and his team at Kansas State University are investigating the molecular basis of aphid herbivory, including suppression of plant defences, using powerful methods of molecular genetics. This research is important for developing new aphid-pest resistance strategies for crop plants.

 

 

 

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Fostering Empathy in Engineering Education – Dr Nicola Sochacka, Dr Joachim Walther and Dr Shari Miller

Fostering Empathy in Engineering Education – Dr Nicola Sochacka, Dr Joachim Walther and Dr Shari Miller

Fostering Empathy in Engineering Education – Dr Nicola Sochacka, Dr Joachim Walther and Dr Shari Miller

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https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA175

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Past research has found that engineering students graduate with less concern for the welfare of the public, and for the social implications of engineering design, than when they begin their studies. To address this issue, researchers from the University of Georgia have developed a theoretical model of empathy in engineering to provide a foundation for systematic research in this area, to inform pedagogical innovation, and to potentially impact the culture of the engineering profession in a way that incorporates a fundamentally different understanding of empathy.
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