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Lessons from the void: What Boltzmann brains teach
Analytic Philosophy, EarlyView.Abstract Some physical theories predict that almost all brains in the universe are Boltzmann brains, that is, short‐lived disembodied brains that are accidentally assembled as a result of thermodynamic or quantum fluctuations. Physicists and philosophers of physics widely regard this proliferation as unacceptable, and so take its prediction as a basis ...
Bradford Saad
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The Nature of the Activity in Hickson Compact Groups of Galaxies [PDF]
, 1998 R. Coziol +3 more
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Choosing the right crowdsourcing strategy: Implications for governments' crowdsourcing initiatives
Public Administration Review, EarlyView.Abstract Building on recent advances in crowdsourcing research, we argue that, when using crowdsourcing, governments should accurately select the crowd they wish to engage with, depending on the problem to be solved. While targeting a large crowd may be common, it is not always the most appropriate: it can waste significant resources without ...
Ana Colovic +2 more
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Hunting for Paradoxes: A Research Strategy for Cognitive Science
Topics in Cognitive Science, EarlyView.Abstract How should we identify interesting topics in cognitive science? This paper suggests that one useful research strategy is to hunt for, and attempt to resolve, paradoxes: that is, apparent or real contradictions in our understanding of the mind and of thought.
Nick Chater
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Veterinary Clinical Pathology, EarlyView.Abstract MicroRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) are small, non‐coding RNAs that play a crucial role in gene regulation, making them potential biomarkers for various diseases. In the field of veterinary medicine, there is a growing interest in exploring the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of miRNAs in kidney diseases affecting dogs and cats.
Candice P. Chu, Mary B. Nabity
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Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.Abstract Space exploration involves many dangers including galactic cosmic radiation (GCR). This class of radiation includes high‐energy protons and heavy ionizing ions. NASA has defined GCR as a carcinogenic risk for long‐duration space missions. To date, no clear strategy has been developed to counter chronic GCR exposure.
Siena Edwards +3 more
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Women in space: A review of known physiological adaptations and health perspectives
Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.Abstract Exposure to the spaceflight environment causes adaptations in most human physiological systems, many of which are thought to affect women differently from men. Since only 11.5% of astronauts worldwide have been female, these issues are largely understudied.
Millie Hughes‐Fulford +4 more
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Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.Abstract Microgravity is associated with stature increases, back pain and post‐flight intervertebral disc (IVD) herniation. This study aims to determine whether 30 s seated 50% body weight (BW) axial loading is comparable to 15 min sitting upright in 1 g upon changes in stature, anterior lumbar IVD height (via ultrasound), passive vertebral stiffness ...
David Marcos‐Lorenzo +6 more
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Plasticity of the heart in response to changes in physical activity
The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.Abstract figure legend The heart adapts to changes in physical activity, with inactivity (e.g. bed rest or spaceflight) causing cardiac atrophy and ventricular stiffening, and endurance exercise training leading to eccentric hypertrophy and improved ventricular compliance.
Eric T. Hedge +3 more
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