WETENSCHAP EN TECHNOLOGIE BL – 3

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by Pierre Charlier, Mathieu Jeanne, Maxence Hureau, Julien De Jonckheere Heart rate and cardiac dynamics can be monitored using several physiological signals, each with its own biophysical basis and signal characteristics. However, while individual properties of electrocardiogram (ECG), phonocardiogram (PCG), seismocardiogram (SCG), photoplethysmogram (PPG), and piezoplethysmogram (PiPG) are documented, systematic... Read more »

by Shahid Mohammad Ganie, Pijush Kanti Dutta Pramanik, Zhongming Zhao Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide, where early detection and reliable risk assessment are critical for improving outcomes. This study develops and evaluates a range of ensemble learning models for lung cancer prediction using... Read more »

by William H. Livingston, Adam L. Putnam, Erin J. Wamsley Real-life experiences are often incorporated into our dreams. Does dreaming about those experiences affect how we feel about them? Prior studies have suggested that dreaming may attenuate emotional reactivity overnight, with participants feeling less negative about an experience after dreaming... Read more »

by Bilaal Wilson Matola, Juliet Charity Yauka Nyasulu, Edward Nicol Background Despite major progress in HIV epidemic control, children in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Malawi, continue to experience poorer HIV outcomes than adults. While Malawi has made substantial progress toward the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, only 55% of children living with... Read more »

by Patrick Addo-Fordjour, Francis Emmanuel Awortwi, Caleb Ezekiel Obodai, Francis Boakye Aboagye, Christine Naa Lamiley France, Nana Serwaa Boakye Kusi-Appiah, Derrick Oppong Reliable estimates of deforestation are essential for understanding the dynamics of forest change in order to guide conservation and land management policies. However, considerable variation exists among published... Read more »

by Jozo Grgic, Vanessa Kristina Wazny, Dorian Varovic We aimed to examine temporal changes in handgrip strength and develop reference values among adolescents (10–19 years; n = 4,867) in the Republic of Korea. A general linear model was used to explore differences in absolute and body size normalized (height and body mass)... Read more »

by Hung-Chih Yeh, Chia-An Ho, En-Yu Chang, Hei-Tung Lau, Chih-Wen Hsu, Hsin-Yu Tu, Pei-Hsuan Wang, Chin-Shan Ho The isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) is a reliable method for assessing whole-body maximal isometric strength; however, the influence of lifting straps on IMTP performance remains unclear, particularly in sports such as judo that... Read more »

by Dhirendra Prasad Yadav, Bhisham Sharma, Julian L. Webber, Abolfazl Mehbodniya Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignancy worldwide. Manual screening requires expertise and resources. However, advancements in AI (artificial intelligence) have reduced the computation burden and time. Machine and deep learning have recently been used to diagnose colorectal... Read more »

by Yuta Nemoto, Fumie Otsuka, Shihoko Suzuki, Saori Kataoka, Tomoko Nakanishi, Takuya Ueda, Susumu Ogawa, Sumika Karasawa, Mikiko Shimaoka, Hiroto Narimatsu, Ung-il Chung Background Esports (competitive and organised video gaming) may enhance physical and cognitive health in older adults. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility and... Read more »

by Yuan Mao, Wei Zheng, Qian Chen Objective To address the safety risk of mistaking tap water or purified water for acidic electrolyzed oxidizing water (AEOW) during manual cleaning in central sterile supply departments (CSSDs), this study aimed to develop a low-cost, rapid identification device based on electrical conductivity differences... Read more »

by Belal Elmarhoumy, Mahmoud Salloum, Thamir Bahattab, Hussein Alhelaly, Mohammed Sghaireen, Matheel AL-Rawas, Johari Yap Abdullah, A. S. M. Rafiul Haque, Mohammed Mousa The present study evaluated the influence of 3% and 10% (by weight) silicon dioxide (SiO2) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) on the tear strength, tensile strength,... Read more »

by Saori Miura, Shinji Horikawa, Kana Morizono, Miyu Miyazaki, Hiroki Torii, Hiromi Kuroda, Emi Matsuura Objective This study aimed to evaluate short-term physiological and psychological changes associated with participation in a community-based Kurort Health Walking program conducted in a forest environment. Patients and methods This study was conducted as part... Read more »

by Kexin Wei, Ziyang Wang, Xinyu Duan, Wei Liu, Yueling Xiao, Rong Zhu Online review data and traditional questionnaire data are common data sources in the current field of cultural heritage research. The former features a large data volume yet suffers from obvious limitations such as incompleteness, algorithm interference, dirty... Read more »

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 »

Popular watches often misjudge workout calories. Errors grow as body fat rises.... Read more »

A devastating flood hit nepal’s hydropower heartland and could make electricity 10% more expensive.... Read more »

Earth’s oceans are heating so fast that marine heatwave days have more than tripled since the 1990s.... Read more »

Rassvet could reshape battlefield communications, but its first production satellites are falling short.... Read more »

His strange “black goo” and the robot he built could point toward a smarter way to clean polluted water.... Read more »

Plants can now make stable myoglobin.... Read more »

A disputed spelling points not to Pilate, but to a forgotten subordinate.... Read more »

Used EV sales continued their surge in July, according to the latest data.... Read more »

The richest one percenters dominated ancient Rome and Han China.... Read more »

Everest’s seasonal city produces enough heat to melt thousands of tons of ice.... Read more »

A new model suggests Venus could have swallowed a lost moon billions of years ago.... Read more »

Global temperatures are poised to breach the limit set by the Paris Agreement, and large-scale carbon dioxide removal will be needed, according to the U.N.... Read more »

Bright salt crystals may have helped lock Snowball Earth in ice.... Read more »

A homemade solar-powered cargo bike came close to energy independence, but one heatwave had other plans.... Read more »

Australian researchers have uncovered what happens behind the scenes in our brain when we’re faced with a predictable... Read more »

Uber Cuts Staff for a Driverless Future Uber will cut about 3,300 jobs, roughly a tenth of its... Read more »

If you are a single woman in the US trying to find your perfect man, a dating app... Read more »

Broadcom’s AI Quarter Broadcom reported its fiscal third quarter after the close on September 2, and the numbers... Read more »

Texas Pauses the Data Centre Queue Texas has stopped processing new data centre connections to its electric grid.... Read more »

ChatGPT Enters the DSA’s Top Tier The European Commission has designated ChatGPT a Very Large Online Search Engine... Read more »

Three Chatbots, One Bad Morning On Thursday, September 3, three of the most widely used AI services broke... Read more »

Plastic has become a ubiquitous part of modern life — in water bottles, shopping bags and car dashboards.... Read more »

Astra and the Critical Cyber Tier OpenAI has placed its newest model, Astra, in the highest cybersecurity risk... Read more »

Nvidia Buys the AI Model Hub Nvidia has agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion. The chipmaker... Read more »

Public officials operate in an environment where visibility, influence, and access to sensitive information often come with increased... Read more »

A stateful firewall follows one rule for UDP: a packet has to go out before a packet can... Read more »

Anyone raised on science fiction shows like The Jetsons has one major question: “Where are my self-driving or... Read more »

Businesses investing in AI automation face a recurring challenge: the market is full of agencies that claim automation... Read more »

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