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A novel non-invasive efficient photography-based technique for length measuring and individual identification of seahorses
Abstract This study aimed to develop a non-invasive and efficient method for measuring and identifying individual seahorses (Hippocampus patagonicus) in their natural habitat. A total of 976 seahorses were captured and photographed on a measuring board to obtain standard length (Ls) measurements. Head photographs were also taken for individual recognition, and a set of 100…
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Non-pharmaceutical interventions to combat COVID-19 in the Americas described through daily sub-national data
Abstract This dataset covers national and subnational non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the Americas. Prior to the development of a vaccine, NPI were governments’ primary tools to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Variation in subnational responses to COVID-19 is high and is salient for health outcomes. This dataset captures governments’ dynamic,…
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Breaking Down Barriers at the 2023 Inspiring Women in Science Awards
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } LONDON & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 20, 2023– Nature Awards and the Estée Lauder Companies announced Hortense Le Ferrand and the SwaTaleem Foundation’s Main Bhi Curie initiative as winners of the 2023 Inspiring Women in Science Awards. The winners were…
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Naturalism — Full-bodied and God-intoxicated – Lutheran Alliance for Faith, Science and Technology
‹ Previous Ecklund to lead Religious Research Association Next › Awe, wonder, and the religious roots of America’s ecological awakening [Editor’s note: This essay originally appeared in a religious naturalism themed issue of Covalence in 2011. As some wonder how the faith and nature intersect in light of climate change this was a good piece…
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10 phallic flora and fauna that look just like penises
Nature is filled with cylindrical life-forms, from worms to snakes to plant stems. An amusing consequence of this evolution is that there are plenty of organisms resembling the human penis. Some of these phallic species are branded with willy-related scientific names, while others have risen to internet stardom because of a single photo taken from…
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VivaSlim Reviews – Does It Work? What They Won’t Say Before Buy!
In the ever-evolving world of health and wellness, the pursuit of effective weight management and fat loss solutions remains a timeless challenge. The quest for a healthier, fitter, and more vibrant life often leads us to the doorstep of innovation and cutting-edge research. Today, we’re stepping into that realm to uncover VivaSlim – a groundbreaking…
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Robots may transform the way we produce and prepare food
Robotics technologies are finding their way into the food production chain, from agriculture robots ‘working’ on farms, to 3D food printers generating customized dishes in the kitchen. In this Viewpoint, two roboticists, Hod Lipson and Salah Sukkarieh, discuss the possible roles of robotics in shaping the future of food, highlighting how robots may be able…
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The politics of energy security
Energy security concerns must be considered not only in terms of energy availability at an affordable price, but also from a political and social sciences perspective. Energy security concerns have recently been thrown into stark relief for the Global North. Supply-chain issues and protectionist policies brought an energy crisis to the fore during the COVID-19…
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Trans-inclusive gender categories are cognitively natural
On the basis of decades of cognitive science research into the nature of lexical concepts, we argue that gender categories that reflect the reality of the experiences of transgender people are more useful and cognitively natural than sex-based category definitions. Many people make a distinction between gender and sex: sex-based categories are defined on the…
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Land cover dataset of the China Central-Asia West-Asia Economic Corridor from 1993 to 2018
Abstract Land Cover (LC) maps offer vital knowledge for various studies, ranging from sustainable development to climate change. The China Central-Asia West-Asia Economic Corridor region, as a core component of the Belt and Road initiative program, has been experiencing some of the most severe LC change tragedies, such as the Aral Sea crisis and Lake…