WETENSCHAP EN TECHNOLOGIE BL – 3

by Kunmiao Xu, Shuai Gong, Wei Wang, Xin Wang, Siyuan Liu, Shuming Yan To address the issues of excessive self-weight and insufficient post-impact attitude stability inherent in traditional HA-level (extra-high grade) beam-post guardrails due to oversized cross-sections, this paper proposes a lightweight design method utilizing 700L high-strength alloy steel. Through... Read more »

by Yifan Zhang, Juanqin Niu, Gang Chen, Dong Qin, Xiangjie Li, Lei Xu, Zipeng Li, Wei Xue Background Oral diseases represent an important reason for consultation among personnel attending the Chinese level-II hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). By analyzing the trends in the spectrum of oral... Read more »

by Yonghui Zhang, Fangtao Li A statistical damage model incorporating multifractal characteristics is proposed for micro-fractured rocks subjected to pore water pressure. Based on the assumption that microelement strength follows a Weibull distribution, the unified strength theory is adopted as the statistical variable, and a relative fractal dimension λ is... Read more »

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by Satoshi Yamasaki, Tomotake Tokunou, Takahiko Horiuchi Dyslipidemia is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and its prevalence continues to rise with population aging in Japan. A 2024 change to the fee categories in Japan’s insurance system aimed to encourage a more holistic approach and better patient involvement in... Read more »

by Angela Hibbs, Rick Hayman, Danielle Grenade, Remco Polman Postgraduate taught (PGT) students represent a rapidly growing yet under‑researched population in higher education, often characterised as the “forgotten sector”. This study examined pre-arrival confidence and importance ratings among 1332 first-year PGT students (68% response rate) across twelve academic disciplines at... Read more »

by Nimet Aktas, Alparslan Ersoy, Aysegul Oruc, Hatice Ortac Background The COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions in solid organ transplantation worldwide, particularly in kidney transplantation. Patients on deceased-donor kidney transplant waiting lists represent a vulnerable population due to ongoing dialysis requirements and concerns regarding immunosuppression and infection risk. Objective This... Read more »

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by Orsolya Csötönyi, Gabriella Béres, Ágnes Baráth, László Sarkadi, Zsuzsanna Szőke, Zsófia Molnár, Patrik Plank, Veronika Halas Surface electromyography of the gastrointestinal tract is a non-invasive method for monitoring smooth muscle myoelectrical activity and provides an integrated assessment of gastrointestinal motility. Although prolonged or marked stress is known to impair... Read more »

by Anvar Sadath, Yiwei Zhang, Praveen Kumar Rudra, Omer Farooq, Darian Draft, Susan Reay Background Suicide is a leading cause of premature mortality worldwide and a major public health concern among adolescents and young adults. In the United States, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations have the highest suicide... Read more »

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by John Martin Tumwebaza, Sarad Pawar Naik Bukke, Bayapa Reddy Narapureddy, Radiana Makuza Kabera, Joel Sebisaalu, Amina Abubakar, Patrick Muasya Kitheka, Godwin Nimusiima, Awad Osman Abdalla Mohamed, Moses Muwanguzi, Scholastic Ashaba, Tadele Mekuriya Yadesa... Read more »

by Kristina Fuentes, Danielle Jacobson, Arija Birze, Lauren Cadel, Dianne Fierheller, Michelle Marcinow, Bhavini Patel, Abby Vijayakumar, Ian Zenlea, Kerry Kuluski, Elizabeth Mansfield Introduction Unpaid caregivers—those who provide essential support to family, friends, or neighbours with disabilities, chronic conditions, mental health, or other health concerns—play a critical role in sustaining... Read more »

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Plants might look peaceful, but honestly, they’ve got some wild tricks up their sleeves. They use all sorts of defenses to keep animals and tough weather at bay. Some of these strategies are so clever, you’ll probably find yourself a bit surprised. Let’s check out seven plant defenses that honestly... Read more »

People usually see flowers as decorations, but honestly, a lot of them taste great and work well in meals. You might have some edible flowers growing in your yard right now and not even realize it. These flowers can bring new flavors and colors to your food. It’s a fun... Read more »

Flowers have woven themselves into human stories for thousands of years. People across many cultures have used them to spin tales about gods, heroes, and magical happenings. These stories give flowers a meaning that goes way beyond their looks. Here’s how six flowers connect to ancient myths and legends that... Read more »

Sometimes, growing plants just feels complicated, right? If you’re short on time or dealing with a tricky garden space, picking plants that thrive almost anywhere can make life so much easier. These tough plants shrug off rough weather, poor soil, and a bit of neglect, so you get a better... Read more »

Nature never really runs out of surprises, especially with plants. Maybe you think you know what a flower or a leaf should look like, but honestly, some plants just love to break the rules and remind us how weird and creative life actually is. These botanical oddities show that plants... Read more »

Plants have a way of surprising us with their wild sizes, ancient ages, and some pretty weird traits. From tiny water lilies to trees that tower over everything, the world of botany is honestly more fascinating than most people realize. When you learn about these record-breaking plants, you start to... Read more »

Flowers have played a role in sacred rituals across countless cultures for ages. They’re not just pretty—these blooms often hold deep meaning and symbolize powerful spiritual ideas. When you start learning about these flowers, you get a peek into how people everywhere try to connect with something greater than themselves.... Read more »

Blooming patterns show up everywhere—in gardens, in wild places, even in technology. Still, a lot of these patterns leave scientists scratching their heads. Maybe you’ve noticed how some flowers open with a twist or how certain plants seem to have their own style. These patterns aren’t just pretty; they actually... Read more »

Gardens have always played a huge part in the story of botany and plant study. Some historic gardens ended up becoming hotspots for scientific discovery and the rescue of rare plants. These places shaped how we understand and care for the natural world. Honestly, it’s wild to think how much... Read more »

Forget radio signals. Scientists want to search lunar dust for physical evidence of ancient alien technology.... Read more »

Don’t worry, it’s supposed to do that.... Read more »

America has crossed a rhetorical threshold in an increasingly militarized space race.... Read more »

Children with ADHD showed more erratic pupil responses, a pattern that shifted with medication.... Read more »

Correcting the mental map of global leaders is an important step in amplifying Africa’s relevance and rights.... Read more »

Only a few human hands can make this 256-strand pasta.... Read more »

The small trial suggests some of creatine’s muscle benefits may not require structured training.... Read more »

A small trial hints that redesigning staple foods could make better nutrition easier.... Read more »

The secret to Bennu’s astonishing fragility may be the dust it does not have.... Read more »

Fast radio bursts remain one of astronomy’s strangest phenomena. Now, researchers are using these fleeting signals to trace matter that is almost impossible to see.... Read more »

There was a time when criminals with identical twins could commit serious crimes and still get away with them.... Read more »

Metal ions may help DNA molecules overcome their mutual electrical repulsion.... Read more »

India’s Lakshadweep project could show whether ocean heat can deliver reliable power and fresh water.... Read more »

The loss of one ancient Alerce tree could wipe out centuries of fungal diversity.... Read more »

Sometimes science throws up the unexpected. When a team of researchers set out to model river erosion in... Read more »

A Record Set With Ordinary Parts The interesting claim about Volkswagen’s new prototype is not the efficiency figure.... Read more »

In a new study, researchers at Linköping University have successfully used fruit flies to investigate why two very... Read more »

Ukraine is dealing with massive Russian airborne attacks all the time. Russians are pummeling Ukraine with drones, cruise... Read more »

Limiting your ability to defend yourself while potential adversaries self-impose no comparable restrictions is strategically unsound. A familiar... Read more »

The easiest mistake to make when getting into 3D printing is buying equipment before you know what you... Read more »

Top threat intelligence platforms in 2026 include CloudSEK Threat Intelligence, Recorded Future, CrowdStrike Falcon Adversary Intelligence, Cyble Vision,... Read more »

A Robotaxi Computer in a Forty-Tonne Body The most consequential number on Pony.ai’s new autonomous truck is not... Read more »

Berlin Draws a Line, and a Condition Germany’s digital affairs ministry has a red line and a trigger.... Read more »

Low-quality footage does not automatically become better just because it has been sharpened harder or exported at 4K.... Read more »

A Rare Weekend of Agreement Elon Musk has sued Sam Altman. Musk once called Anthropic evil, then sold... Read more »

Europe’s New Age Ladder for the Internet A child under three would get nothing. Between three and twelve,... Read more »

AI Aimed at the Advisor’s Back Office Anthropic has released a set of tools that plug Claude directly... Read more »

Rules for a Model That Might Say No Microsoft has written down the things its artificial intelligence must... Read more »

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