An Analysis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Proposal to Allow Irradiation of Meat [PDF]
Foodborne pathogens in the United States kill thousands and sicken millions each year, despite major efforts by federal agencies and industry to combat the problem.
Lutter, Randall
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Boron‐10 carriers and their applications in boron neutron capture therapy
Precision Radiation Oncology, EarlyView.Summary of different types of boron drugs. Abstract Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) has emerged as a promising therapeutic modality in cancer treatment, demonstrating the ability to selectively eliminate cancer cells through the 10B(n,α)7Li nuclear reaction with minimal side effects on normal tissues.
Dachao Tang +7 more
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Responsive Materials, EarlyView.We systematically summarize how each scale dictates fundamental choices in design feature, manufacturing technology, driving mechanism, and control strategy, which are inherently governed by scale‐dominated physical principles. Furthermore, the application of scale‐determined operation modes of microrobots across different stages of medical ...
Hang Yin +3 more
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Activatable smart contrast agents for photoacoustic imaging
Smart Molecules, EarlyView.This review highlights recent advances in smart activatable photoacoustic imaging (PAI) contrast agents, which dynamically modulate their optical properties in response to external stimuli or microenvironmental cues. It discusses their molecular design, activation mechanisms, biomedical applications, and future prospects for clinically tailored use ...
Donghyeon Oh +5 more
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Global Warming and Mass Extinctions Associated With Large Igneous Province Volcanism
Geophysical Monograph Series, Page 83-102., 2021 Exploring the links between Large Igneous Provinces and dramatic environmental impact
An emerging consensus suggests that Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Silicic LIPs (SLIPs) are a significant driver of dramatic global environmental and biological changes, including mass extinctions.
David P. G. Bond, Yadong Sun
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Forgoing Nuclear: Nuclear Power Plant Closures and Carbon Emissions in the United States
Southern Economic Journal, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper examines the effect of nuclear power plant decommissioning on electricity generation and carbon emissions in the United States. Using data on nuclear reactor closures in the United States between 1993 and 2022 and data on state‐level carbon emissions and electricity generation from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), this ...
Luke Petach
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Safety management of a complex R and D ground operating system [PDF]
A perspective on safety program management was developed for a complex R&D operating system, such as the NASA-Lewis Research Center. Using a systems approach, hazardous operations are subjected to third-party reviews by designated-area safety committees ...
Connors, J. F., Maurer, R. A.
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World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Acquired cholesteatoma is an abnormal and invasive growth of keratinized squamous epithelial cells in the middle ear. The study aims to explore the role of exosomal miRNAs in the pathogenesis of acquired cholesteatoma and their potential in clinical application.
Qi Tang +12 more
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A Low‐Power Radioisotope XRF Spectrometer for Detection of Light Elements on Planetary Missions
X-Ray Spectrometry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Current X‐ray spectrometers for in situ geochemical analysis on planetary missions typically rely either on X‐ray tubes, which demand electrical power and add mass and thermal complexity, or on alpha particle X‐ray spectrometers (APXS) that use rare 244Cm$$ {}^{244}\mathrm{Cm} $$ sources, and come with severe concerns on radiation safety and ...
Leandro Silveri +14 more
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Preliminary testing of a prototype portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer [PDF]
A portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for use as an analyzer in mineral resource investigative work was built and tested. The prototype battery powered spectrometer, measuring 11 by 12 by 5 inches and weighing only about 15 pounds, was designed ...
Anderson, N. B. +2 more
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