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Phylogeny and extinction risk in mammals [PDF]

, 2014
Detailed knowledge of the evolutionary relationships between species can inform studies in ecology and conservation. This phylogenetic information is becoming a recognized basis for evaluating conservation priorities. However, associations between species risk of extinction and the properties of a phylogeny such as diversification rates and ...
Luis Darcy, Verde Arregoitia
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Green Fabrication of Sulfonium‐Containing Bismuth Materials for High‐Sensitivity X‐Ray Detection

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
[(CH3CH2)3S]6Bi8I30 and [[(CH3CH2)3S]AgBiI5 are introduced as novel X‐ray detector materials with exceptional sensitivity and low detection limits. Produced via scalable, green synthesis, they remain highly durable after 9 months of storage and continuous X‐ray use, setting a new benchmark for medical imaging and outperforming many existing and ...
Allan Starkholm, Dominik Al‐Sabbagh, Sema Sarisozen, Alexander von Reppert, Matthias Rössle, Markus Ostermann, Eva Unger, Franziska Emmerling, Lars Kloo, Per H. Svensson, Felix Lang, Olena Maslyanchuk   +11 more
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Halide Perovskite Photocatalysts for Clean Fuel Production and Organic Synthesis: Opportunities and Challenges

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review provides the state‐of‐the‐art overview of halide perovskite‐based photocatalysts for hydrogen production from water and halogen acid solutions, CO2 reduction into value‐added chemicals, and organic chemical transformations. Different types of halide perovskite photocatalysts and their relative efficiencies for hydrogen generation and CO2 ...
Siddharth Singh, Zeinab Hamid, Ramavath Babu, Sergio Gómez‐Graña, Xiaowen Hu, Iain McCulloch, Robert L. Z. Hoye, Vishal Govind Rao, Lakshminarayana Polavarapu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

TASRA: a Taxonomy and Analysis of Societal-Scale Risks from AI [PDF]

arXiv, 2023
While several recent works have identified societal-scale and extinction-level risks to humanity arising from artificial intelligence, few have attempted an {\em exhaustive taxonomy} of such risks. Many exhaustive taxonomies are possible, and some are useful -- particularly if they reveal new risks or practical approaches to safety. This paper explores
arxiv  

Challenges and Opportunities of Upconversion Nanoparticles for Emerging NIR Optoelectronic Devices

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
The special photo‐responsiveness of upconversion nanoparticles has opened up a new path for the advancement of near‐infrared (NIR)‐responsive optoelectronics. However, challenges such as low energy‐conversion efficiency and high nonradiative losses still persist.
Sunyingyue Geng, Hangfei Li, Ziyu Lv, Yongbiao Zhai, Bobo Tian, Ying Luo, Ye Zhou, Su‐Ting Han   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tail associations in ecological variables and their impact on extinction risk

Ecosphere, 2020
Extreme climatic events (ECEs) are becoming more frequent and more intense due to climate change. Furthermore, there is reason to believe ECEs may modify "tail associations" between distinct population vital rates, or between values of an environmental ...
Shyamolina Ghosh, Lawrence W. Sheppard, Daniel C. Reuman   +2 more
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Artificial General Intelligence, Existential Risk, and Human Risk Perception [PDF]

arXiv, 2023
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) does not yet exist, but given the pace of technological development in artificial intelligence, it is projected to reach human-level intelligence within roughly the next two decades. After that, many experts expect it to far surpass human intelligence and to do so rapidly. The prospect of superintelligent AGI poses
arxiv  

Harnessing Photo‐Energy Conversion in Nanomaterials for Precision Theranostics

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Harnessing photo‐energy conversion in nanomaterials enables precision theranostics through light‐driven mechanisms such as photoluminescence, photothermal, photoelectric, photoacoustic, photo‐triggered surface‐enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and photodynamic processes. This review explores six fundamental principles of photo‐energy conversion, recent
Jingyu Shi, Yadi Fan, Qin Zhang, Yingying Huang, Mo Yang   +4 more
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Rising Temperatures, Falling Leaves: Predicting the Fate of Cyprus’s Endemic Oak under Climate and Land Use Change

Plants
Endemic island species face heightened extinction risk from climate-driven shifts, yet standard models often underestimate threat levels for those like Quercus alnifolia, an iconic Cypriot oak with pre-adaptations to aridity. Through species distribution
Konstantinos Kougioumoutzis, Ioannis Constantinou, Maria Panitsa   +2 more
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Temperature‐Dependent Properties of Atomic Layer Deposition‐Grown TiO2 Thin Films

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
This study explores the temperature‐dependent properties of TiO₂ thin films grown by atomic layer deposition using tetrakis dimethyl amino titanium and water. The films exhibit increased oxynitride incorporation as the process temperature increases from 150 to 350 °C, significantly influencing their optical and electrical properties. Findings highlight
Nimarta Kaur Chowdhary, Theodosia Gougousi   +1 more
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