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Study of stereoelectronic effects in saturated heterocycles containing nitrogen and their relation with intermolecular and intramolecular interactions
Understanding the structure and reactivity of a molecule to predict its physicochemical and optical properties can be complex because of several factors such as: stereoelectronic effects, electrostatic electron–electron repulsions, repulsive effects, and steric effects that intervene in the molecular behavior [1]. Stereoelectronic effects occur due to electron–orbital interactions [2].
Contribución de la resonancia magnética en el diagnóstico temprano de las metástasis epidurales
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Environmental factors shaping the gut microbiome in a Dutch population - Nature
Abstract The gut microbiome is associated with diverse diseases1,2,3, but a universal signature of a healthy or unhealthy microbiome has not been identified, and there is a need to understand how genetics, exposome, lifestyle and diet shape the microbiome in health and disease. Here we profiled bacterial composition, function, antibiotic resistance and virulence factors in the gut microbiomes of 8,208 Dutch individuals from a three-generational cohort comprising 2,756 families.
Reliving Ninoy Aquino's wisdom through his own words
Reliving Ninoy Aquino's wisdom through his own words Alixandra Caole Vila (Philstar.com) - August 21, 2020 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines (Originally published August 21, 2014) - Today, Filipinos celebrate the death anniversary of Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino Jr. More than just the father of the current President of the Philippines, Benigno "Noynoy" S.
As witchcraft casts a spell on young Filipinos, businesses catch on
Timmy Potenciano first turned to witchcraft as way of life to help her escape from organised religion. Potenciano, 32, has been practising tarot since 2005. But it was only recently when she started hanging out with other women who practise witchcraft that she began to recognise herself as a witch.
The four-in-one cake that could ruin your plan to diet
MANILA, Philippines — There is nothing quite like a piece of cake to make the end of every meal special. Thus, restaurant Red Door Kitchen came up with a cake with not just one, two or three, but four flavors. Named the “can’t decide cake,” it is the perfect choice for those who literally cannot decide which flavor of cake should they get. The cake features flavors that are dear to the Pinoy palate: cookies and cream, coffee crumble, strawberry and ube.
This Hauntingly Beautiful 'Dragon-Skin' Ice in the Antarctic Looks Like It Came From 'Game of Thrones'
Polynyas are areas of open water surrounded by sea ice. It has strong winds known as "kabatic winds" that produce as much as 10 times as much sea ice as usual. (Photo : Guy Williams/University of Tasmania via Wochit News/YouTube) A phenomenon described as "dragon-skin" ice was observed on an ongoing voyage of the Ross Sea in the Antarctic.
RIP Jasper: Mother Bear Near Lake Tahoe Accidentally Shot Dead by Washoe County Deputy
Incline Village residents claim that the bear's death is heart-breaking, especially because the bear had been in the area for ten years. (Photo : TahoeJohnny Gomez/YouTube) A bear, who was accidentally shot by a Washoe County Deputy, has died. In a statement, the sheriff's office stated it got a report of bears near homes in the area at about 10:45 a.m. May 6, 2017.
Disgustingly Healthy: Study Concludes Eating Booger May Improve Oral Health and Even Prevent HIV
Poking your nose is previously considered to be disgusting, unhygienic and dangerous as it can tear the skin inside your nostrils. But a study, published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, concluded that eating boogies has health benefits, including preventing cavities and dodging infection such as HIV. The study was conducted by researchers from various universities, including Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
France Finally Joins Ban on Breeding Captive Killer Whales, Dolphins
Dolphins are intelligent and playful animals. They are generally friendly and live in social groups that could span to hundreds. (Photo : Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) France announced that they are going to ban the breeding of dolphins and orcas in captivity. In addition, they are also prohibiting the keeping of all whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity, with the exemption for all those animals that are already held captive.
Rage Ensues as Lion's Gate Sanctuary in Colorado Kills All of Its 11 Exotic Animals -- Why Did They Do it?
Lion's Gate Sanctuary in Colorado is in hot water after euthanizing all of its exotic animals -- three tigers, three lions and five bears. In a statement obtained by CBD Denver, co-owner Dr. Joan Laub said the decision came after they were denied permission to move to another site, a 45-acre empty land they owned. Laub claimed that their present site has experienced regular flooding, prompting them to ask for relocation permission from the Elbert County Board of Commissioners.
Wild Wolf Pack Roams Freely in Denmark for the First Time After 200 Years
DNA from two feces samples confirmed that a she-wolf has indeed settled in the West of Jutland. In addition, a footage also showed the she-wolf roaming together with another wolf, implying that the she-wolf has found her mate. (Photo : Allison Shelley/Getty Image) After 200 years, a wolf pack is once again roaming wild in Denmark. There had been no verified wild wolf sighting in Denmark since 1812 until a male wolf (grey wolf) was spotted in the Jutland peninsula north of Germany in 2012.
VIDEO: Pregnant Great White Shark Feasts on 55-Foot Long Whale Carcass for 18 Hours Straight
The waters off Gansbaai are the best place in the world to see Great White Sharks, due to the abundance of prey such as seals and penguins which live and breed on Dyer Island, which lies 8km from the mainland. (Photo : Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Independent researchers have captured on film a pregnant great white shark munching fiercely on a floating humpback carcass off the coast of California.
Sprouting Butterbean Seed Removed Inside Boy's Ear
Naked Science cited that finding a foreign body in the ear is frequent in patients attending ENT clinics. A good number of foreign bodies are organic, especially seeds. (Photo : Chris Jackson/Getty Images) A video taken at the hospital at Nanchuan Hongren Hospital in Chongqing City in on April 22 shows doctors examining the ear of the six-year-old boy. As per the report of Daily Mail, the boy was rushed to the hospital after his mother discovered the bean while she was cleaning his son's ear.
Parasitic Twin: Baby Born With Another Head On Its Stomach Undergoes Complex Surgery
A parasitic twin is an underdeveloped twin who died during development in the womb. (Photo : Allison Joyce/Getty Images) A baby born with a parasitic twin had undergone a complex operation and is currently recovering. The baby, yet to be named, was born via Caesarian section on April 26 in Bhilwada, Rajasthan in northern India. After the baby was born, her family was devastated to see her with two heads.
Wildlife Trafficking: Man Arrested After Smuggling 93 Exotic Birds in His Luggage, Only 8 Birds Survived
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, the man arrived at Los Angeles International Airport from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on March 24. As his bags were being scanned, they discovered 50 birds that were dying and 43 more that were already dead. Only eight birds survived the ordeal. (Photo : Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) An Orange County man was arrested in Tuesday after 93 exotic birds, most of them endangered, were discovered in his luggage on March.
Lulu, the World's Most Contaminated Animal: Post-Mortem Reveals High Concentration of Toxic PCB in Famed Orca
PCB concentration of 9mg/kg is already considered damaging to marine mammals, meaning the PCBs found in Lulu's blubber extremely goes beyond the limit. (Photo : NEWS DOT COM/YouTube Screenshot) Last year, a killer whale named Lulu, who was thought to have died after being entangled in fishing nets, washed ashore the Isle of Tiree in Scotland.
Report: 1 Out of 4 Americans Drinks Unsafe Water
SDWA requires that the EPA recognize and regulate drinking water contaminants, but clearly, the data reviewed by the nonprofit organization showed EPA's effort is not enough. (Photo : Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) A new study administrated by the Natural Resources Defense Council revealed that there are over 80,000 violations of Safe Drinking Water Act in 2015, which means one out of four Americans are drinking unsafe water.
At 146, World's Oldest Man 'Mbah Ghoto' Dies in Indonesia -- What's His Secret to Long Life?
Sodimejo had been preparing for his death since he was 122, and a gravestone was made for him in 1992. He had outlived his children, 10 siblings and four wives. (Photo : Brilio Video Indonesia/YouTube) A man who claimed to be the world's oldest person has died at the age of 146 in his village in the Seragaen district of Central Java.
Photographer Fined in Singapore for Baiting Birds, Act Raises Issue on Wildlife Photography and Ethics
The use of bait to attract wildlife is a sensitive issue and Chua is not the first photographer to be charged for using bait on his subjects. A Green Crowned Brilliant is pictured at a Hummingbird feeding station on January 15, 2016 in Alajuela, Costa Rica. (Photo : Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) A photographer got a $3,800 fine for baiting birds at Singapore Botanic Gardens. According to Peta Pixel, the photographer fed three birds which were venturing off-trail to get a good photo of them.
UK's Household Food Waste Reaches 'Unacceptable' Level
In 2016, an inquiry on food waste was launched after it was found out that 7.3m tons of food was wasted in UK households in 2015. (Photo : Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) A report conducted by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has revealed that More than £10 billion worth of food is thrown away in British households every year.
Busted! Raid at Ex-Colonel's House in India Reveals Massive Animal Poaching Racket
During the search of retired colonel Devendra Kumar’s house, officials seized a leopard pelt, four black buck trophies, three sambar antlers, eight deer skulls, seven teeth, 117 kg of raw meat and a knife with an ivory handle. (Photo : ABP News/YouTube Screenshot) A raid carried out by the officials in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut has unraveled a shocking animal poaching racket organized by a retired Colonel named Devindra Kumar.
5 Years Away: Ethical Debate Heats Up as Scientists Work on Creating Synthetic Human DNA
The project has been questioned due to the speculation that it may lead to creating "designer babies," a term people use to describe embryos that are genetically modified. (Photo : Allison Joyce/Getty Images) The controversial Genome Project-write (GP-write) could be few years away. Jef Boeke, director of the Institute for Systems Genetics at the NYU School of Medicine, told CNBC that incorporating synthesized DNA into mammalian or even human cells could happen in four to five years.
Climate Change's Dangerous Milestone: Earth Passes 410 PPM CO2 Levels for the First Time in History
The high levels of CO2 means we are trapping more heat and causing the climate to change at an accelerating rate. I (Photo : Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) The level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our planet is more dangerous than ever, as Hawaii's Mauna Loa Observatory recorded CO2 levels passed 410 parts per million (ppm) on April 18.
April the Giraffe's Calf Finally Revealed; But Did They Choose the Wrong Name?
April the giraffe's baby boy finally has a name. Meet Tajiri. A few days after Tajiri was born, Animal Adventure Park decided to have a fund-raising contest to determine the calf's name. Among the top suggestions include Unity, Patchew, Apollo, Patch, Peter, Harpur, Geoffrey, Noah, Ollie and "Allysa's choice." Alyssa Swilley is the calf's caretaker.
Hey Siri, Save My Life: Apple's Talking Assistant Saves Men From Sinking Boat
Few months ago, a boy used the feature in order to call 911 after his mom passed out by dialing 999 for emergency services. (Photo : Getty Images/Sean Gallup) A group of fisherman dodged death with the help of Apple's Siri. According to Fox4 News, the fishermen sailed Saturday morning. They were about four miles off the coast of Key Biscayne when their boat started to sink. As the fierce waves rocked their 18-foot boat, water started to enter and their ride proved no match.
Breeding Superhumans: US Military Reveals Plans to Hack Human Brains
Researchers will conduct studies on animals and human volunteers to find out whether the technique can help in the decision-making and spatial navigation, speech perception, and threat recognition (Photo : Jeff T. Green/Getty Images) The United States military has revealed their plans to hack the brains of their soldiers to enhance their cognitive abilities, meaning what they could normally learn in weeks, they could learn in a matter of hours.
Biggest Porbeagle Shark Caught: What You Need to Know About This Rare Relative of the Great White
Porbeagle Shark (Lamna nasus), a relative of the great white, is known for its large, round eyes and stout body. It is usually bluish on its top and has a white belly. (Photo : Logie1973/YouTube Screenshot) A massive female porbeagle shark, believed to be the biggest ever caught was reeled in at Hartland Point in Devon.
One of the World's Largest Rabbits Mysteriously Dies Aboard United Airlines Flight
United told The Sun that they are already looking into Simon's death and fearing that another PR disaster might just cause the company to burn into ashes. (Photo : Scott Olson/Getty Images) United Airlines is once again in hot water after a rabbit died aboard one of the airline's flight.
40 Snakes Dumped in Walmart Parking Lot Discovered by Police
Garden snakes are also known as garter snakes. They are among the most common snake species in America. (Photo : Nurcholis Anhari Lubis/Getty Images) An unidentified perpetrator has dropped a ball of about 40 snakes in the parking lot of Walmart at Paragould, Arkansas. According to the United Press International, Paragould Police Detective Jack Hailey and other officers quickly responded after they were informed about the serpent sighting.
Hope for Premature Babies: Scientists Successfully Grow Lambs in Artificial Womb
Scientists at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have successfully grown lambs inside an artificial womb. Eight lambs born at equivalent of 23 weeks human gestation were kept alive by placing them inside a "biobag, " which looks like a huge ziplock that is attached with tubes of blood and fluids. Details about the breakthrough experiment have been published in the journal Nature Communications.
Fitbit Allegedly Explodes on Woman's Wrist, 2nd Degree Burns Sustained
The company added that they are currently investigating the issue and asserted that there is no reason why people should stop wearing the fitness tracker. (Photo : Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images) A woman from Wisconsin has suffered second degree burns after the fitness tracker she was wearing allegedly exploded. According to Dina Mitchell, she was not doing any physical activities when the Fitbit Flex 2 started to burst into flames.
Extremely Rare Dog Born With Both Female, Male Sex Organs Undergoes Gender Reassignment
The gender reassignment was decided upon so Molly could live normally in comfort. She underwent surgery in June, when she was about six months old, and she has now recovered fully. (Photo : Leon Neal/Getty Images) As described by the veterinarian who discovered the Jack Russell's case back in November 2015, Molly had male testicles, which had not descended, and female genitalia with a poorly formed "vestigial" penis.
Revenge of the Wildlife: Nile Crocodiles Devour Man Who Kills Wild Animals for 'Trophy'
Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), the second largest extant reptile in the world next to saltwater crocodiles, is found in Zimbabwe. Conflict with humans presents the greatest threat to these animals. (Photo : Warren Little/Getty Images) Scott Van Zyl, a notorious wildlife hunter, was confirmed to have been eaten by Nile crocodiles that ironically were his targets during a hunting expedition.
LOOK: Fisherman Catches Monstrous Bull Shark Twice the Size of a Man
A monstrous bull shark caught around Lake Macquarie off Swansea has fueled social media frenzy in the past few days. Photo of the monstrous catch was posted on the Facebook page of Offshore Fishing New South. It shows the full size of the bull shark, which was hung upside down and toweing over a standing man. The group was initially bashed by some people who decried the killing of the giant bull shark.
Is Your Drinking Water Safe? Radioactive Contaminants Found in Earth's 'Pure' Groundwater
Pristine groundwater is vulnerable to modern-day pollution, and once contaminated, it could stay like that for as long as thousands of years. (Photo : China Photos/Getty Images) A report published recently in Nature Geoscience revealed that pristine groundwater is vulnerable to modern-day pollution, and once contaminated, it could stay like that for as long as thousands of years. Groundwater is usually found 820 feet under the Earth's surface.
'Why Would You Cut Us In Half?': 16-Year-Old Conjoined Twins Refuse to Undergo Operation
Conjoined twins Angelica (R) and Angelina Sabuco (L) play a game with their mother Ginady (C) during a press conference at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford on October 31, 2011 in Palo Alto, California. Two year-old conjoined twins Angelica and Angelina Subaco who are connected at the chest and abdomen are preparing for separation surgery by Dr. Gary Hartman. The surgery will last between 6 and 8 hours that is followed by three hours of reconstructive surgery for each girl.
WATCH RARE CLIP: Beachgoers Witness Sharks In Feeding Frenzy Off Australian Coast Captured By Drone
Though man is not the preferred prey of the great white shark, it's still responsible for the most number of fatal unprovoked shark attacks on humans. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (Photo : Getty Images) A drone has captured a rare sight of sharks in a feeding frenzy just meters away from the shore where hundreds of stunned people watch. The footage was posted on Youtube by Damian Hurley. It shows sharks slicing through the crystal clear waters as it goes for the kill.
Fake Chinese Studies: More Than 100 Published Cancer Research Papers Retracted
An anonymous cancer specialist in Beijing said in an interview with China Daily that the retraction is a reflection of a "widespread dilemma facing Chinese physicians who struggle to strike a balance between overloaded daily work schedules and academic requirements." (Photo : Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) An international medical journal retracted 107 research papers from China, citing that the studies, mostly about cancer, are "fabricated." Editor-in-chief Torgny Stigbrand posted the...
WATCH RARE FOOTAGE: This Is How the Blue Whale, World's Biggest Animal, Munches on Its Prey
There are only about 10,000 to 25,000 blue whales globally, making them an endangered species. Climate change poses threat to its population, as warmer temperature may kill krill population, blue whale's top prey. (Photo : David McNew/Getty Images) A drone footage of a blue whale feeding off the New Zealand Coast has been captured by researchers from the Oregon State University.
Worst Animal Cruelty Case? 24 Dead Animals Found Inside Soldier's Fort Jackson House
In many states, abandoning an animal is a criminal offense. However, most only offer misdemeanor charges that include fines and short period of imprisonment. (Photo : China Photos/Getty Images) Kurt Hafner, an Army staff sergeant at Fort Jackson, was arrested after carcasses of 24 dead animals were found inside his apartment in northeast Richland. He was charged with 24 counts of ill treatment to animals.
New Zika Outbreak Feared on Texas Border as Mosquito Season Approaches
Rio Grande Valley, the southernmost tip of Texas, remains part of the state that's most at risk for Zika because of its proximity to Mexico and the presence of Zika-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in the region. (Photo : Mario Tama/Getty Images) As temperatures rise, health professionals are warning people at the Rio Grande Valley to be more cautious and alert for a probable Zika outbreak.
World's Weirdest: Did You Know Naked Mole Rats Can Survive 18 Minutes Without Oxygen?
A naked mole rat, which lives in tiny burrows usually with hundreds of others of them, can go on healthily with only six percent of oxygen around it. What's more incredible about these weird-looking mammals is that they are able to survive 18 minutes with zero oxygen. (Photo : Cornell University/YouTube Screenshot) For many species, oxygen is everything. Three minutes without it would make a normal person faint.
300 Billion Pieces of Trash: Garbage 'Hotspot' Found in the Arctic Ocean, Plastic Pollution More Grave Than Ever
Recent reports by scientists have confirmed, plastics dumped in the world oceans are reaching a dangerous level with micro plastic particles now being found inside filter feeding animals and amongst sand grains on our beaches. (Photo : Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) The once-pristine Arctic Ocean is now clogged with billions of plastic debris.
Australian Officials Call for Mass Killing of Sharks After Attack on 17-Year-Old
The recent shark attack in Australia, which killed Laeticia Brouwer, a 17-year-old teenager surfing at a popular surfer break known as Kelp Beds, has fueled a debate whether the government should resort to shark culling. According to the Australian Marine Conservation Society, culling was used earlier in Western Australia to capture and kill sharks. It involves the use of baited drumlines. Once the shark gets into the trap, they will be shot or killed.
Does CPR Work on Birds? Video of Glasgow Woman Giving Mouth-to-Mouth to a Pigeon Goes Viral [Watch]
A Pintado Petrel (Cape Pigeon) feeds on minute sealife in Carnley Harbour on Enderby Island in the Auckland Islands group. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images) A woman in Glasglow, Scotland has been filmed doing a Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a dead bird. The video, which immediately went viral after it was tweeted by a user named Charlotte, baffled people, prompting them to ask -- does CPR work on birds? Noha Abou-Madi, a wildlife veterinarian with the Janet L.
Caught on Cam: Giant Shark Circles Popular Swimming Spot in Australia
In response to the incident, shark attack survivors and other politicians had called for mass killing of great white sharks. (Photo : Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Australia is not unfamiliar with shark sightings. However, sharks circling around popular swimming spots are always a cause of concern. Carla Charlton was enjoying her day when she suddenly spotted a giant shark swimming around the wharf in Warrnambool, Victoria. Speaking with Coast FM, Carla said she was only looking for a barking seal.
Animal Adventure Park Reveals Top Suggestions for the Name of April the Giraffe's Calf
The calf, which weighed around 129 pounds (58.5 kilograms) and stands 5 feet 9 inches tall (1.75 meters), still has no name. (Photo : Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) A fund-raising campaign by the Animal Adventure Park to name April the giraffe's calf was launched after its birth. Ten days after the launch, suggestions topping the contest have been determined. Below are the top choices: Proceeding to the second stage of the contest, people can now start voting on any of the top names.
LOOK: Creepy 'Ball of Snakes' Spotted Along Greenway Trail
Snake sightings are on the rise because the temperature is heating up. What Christine has captured seems like several snakes mating. (Photo : Nurcholis Anhari Lubis/Getty Images) A woman from Charlotte has stumbled upon a "ball of snakes" while walking along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
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