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Science fiction could save us from bad technology
(2019-09-04)
Determination of the Key Parameters Influencing Dislodgeable Foliar Pesticide Residues
(2019-09-04)
Dislodgeable foliar residue (DFR) is the amount of pesticide residue deposited on plant leaves after pesticide application which may be dislodged by people during the performance of various tasks. This can subsequently be ...
Effect of Alternating Magnetic Field on the Fatigue Behaviour of EN8 Steel and 2014-T6 Aluminium Alloy
(2019-09-04)
The application of an alternating magnetic field (0.54 T) was observed to lead to an improvement in the fatigue endurance and an increase in Vickers microhardness and tensile strength of both EN8 steel and AA2014-T6 alloy. ...
We have been ruined by Whores”: Perceptions of Female Involvement in the South Sea Scheme
(Walter de Gruyter, 2019-09-02)
Use of a real-time decision support system to give accurate timings for fungicide applications
(2019-09-02)
Environmental conditions such as temperature and relative humidity (RH) affect strawberry powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis) development and disease severity. To control P. aphanis growers apply fungicides every 7-14 ...
Glucose stimulates somatostatin secretion in pancreatic δ-cells by cAMP-dependent intracellular Ca2+ release
(2019-09-02)
Somatostatin secretion from pancreatic islet δ-cells is stimulated by elevated glucose levels, but the underlying mechanisms have only partially been elucidated. Here we show that glucose-induced somatostatin secretion ...
Opportunities for financing sustainable development using complementary local currencies
(2019-09-02)
Financing building retrofit projects that contribute to climate change mitigation has always represented a significant barrier. With 28% of global emissions coming from existing buildings, it is of paramount importance to ...
Localism: a planning panacea?
(2019-09-01)
It has been observed that there is a 'global trend' towards devolution of power from national governments to regional and local authorities, and planning is one of the activities often devolved. In England, the UK government ...
Characteristics of deaths associated with kratom use
(2019-09-01)
Background: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth) use has increased in Western countries, with a rising number of associated deaths. There is growing debate about the involvement of kratom in these events. Aims: This study ...
Concepts of mental disorders in the United Kingdom : Similarities and differences between the lay public and psychiatrists
(2019-09-01)
BACKGROUND: The lay public often conceptualise mental disorders in a different way to mental health professionals, and this can negatively impact on outcomes when in treatment. AIMS: This study explored which disorders the ...