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Field notes on public communication and engagement for the LOC-NESS Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement field trial Open Access
Marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR)—human activities that aim to leverage ocean processes to sequester additional atmospheric CO —is part of a suite of negative emissions strategies that have received a flurry of interest, research funding, and private sector investment in recent years (Gattuso et al. 2021, Cooley et al. 2023, Ocean Visions 2024).
Solving Ariadne’s thread in the blue crab invasion to turn it to a true paradigm of circular economy: eco-biological traits and valorization of by-products to enhance fisheries value, a scoping review
Abstract The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) is among the 100 most harmful invasive species worldwide and was introduced to the Mediterranean in the mid-20th century via shipping, causing major ecological and aquaculture harmful consequences. Similar to Ariadne’s thread resolution to the labyrinth through an encyclopedic operation of logic towards all viable routes, the key to resolving the problem of blue crab’s invasion is to support the main predation potential, i.e., human consumption.
Of Differences and Vulnerabilities: Reflections on Feminist Collective Action
This think piece is a reflection of the conversations that transpired during the two-day event, ‘Spark Talk, Ignite Change!’ held in Miriam College last March 2019. The event was designed to create open spaces to encourage feminist conversations and reflection on the current political context. Fraught with sexism, impunity, and violence, national- and local-level politics have rendered women as subjects of misogynistic narratives, and as direct victims to these narratives’ cruelty and machismo.
Post-COVID-19 condition after SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy: a population-based questionnaire cohort study
ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Volume 12 - 2025 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1674554 1 Introduction Post-COVID-19 condition has been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a condition that “occurs in individuals with a history of probable or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, usually 3 months from the onset of COVID-19 with symptoms that last for at least 2 months and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis” (1) meaning a condition that occurs approximately 3 months after a...
Observations of deep-sea fishes at depths 250 to 6300 m off Puerto Rico
The deep oceans are home to a rich biodiversity of organisms, from microbes to megafauna. With increasing habitat depth, the ecology and physiology of these organisms shifts, reflecting evolutionary drivers such as limited light and productivity, declining temperatures, variable oxygen concentrations, and increasing hydrostatic pressures (e.g. Gage and Tyler 1991, Ramirez-Llodra 2020).
The CDT Part 5: Finishing Colorado - Running from Cows and Lightning
Towards the end of my time in Colorado, I was physically and mentally broken down. In the kind of way that happens when you’re walking thousands of miles, something in you returns back to nature, feels apart of—not separate from—your surroundings. I became just another being living being outside, where I should be.
The CDT Part 5: Finishing Colorado - On Running from Cows and Lightning
Towards the end of my time in Colorado, I was physically and mentally broken down. In the kind of way that happens when you’re walking thousands of miles, something in you returns back to nature, feels apart of—not separate from—your surroundings. I became just another being living being outside, where I should be.
The CDT Part 4: Confidence and Rhythm in Colorado
Reaching Salida and the West/East Colleagiates and beyond brought me back to the snow. I chose to hike part of the West Collegiate route, then road walk–adding several miles or so–over to the East Collegiates. The West (photo 2) had the views, the absolutely stunning ridgelines. The East (photo 1), faster miles and no snow. In Salida, I stayed at the famed Butterfly House, and had a warm place to rest while on (even more!) antibiotics.
The CDT Part 4: Confidence and Rhythm in Colorado
To those that have followed along with my AT blog, thank you for reading. I know some of you have wondered what happened to my updates, so here’s a …
The CDT Part 3: Into Colorado (San Juan Frustrations)
The best winter running socks to help you say goodbye to frozen toes These toasty pairs will keep your toes warm in the coldest of weather It’s tempting to trim your mileage as winter sets in, but the idea of not running just because it’s cold outside is absurd. You’re a runner — of course you’re going to keep running. You’re going to log your miles in the snow and …
The CDT Part 3: Into Colorado (San Juan Frustrations)
If there was ever a trail that requires an abundance of flexibility and patience, it’s the CDT. I finished New Mexico in 30 days (which included several zeroes due to illness and then hiking on multiple antibiotics), and arrived in Colorado just after–and during–late season snow storms. While this was a lower snow year, the late May snow made the snowpack unstable and mushy.
Mutual reinforcement of lymphotoxin-driven myositis and impaired autophagy in murine muscle
Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a progressive muscle disorder characterized by inflammation and degeneration with altered proteostasis. To better understand the interrelationship between these two features, we aimed at establishing a novel preclinical mouse model. First, we used quantitative PCR to determine expression of pro-inflammatory chemo- and cytokines including lymphotoxin (LT)-signaling pathway components in human skeletal muscle tissue diagnosed with myositis.
Zoobot: Adaptable Deep Learning Models for Galaxy Morphology
Description Zoobot classifies galaxy morphology with Bayesian CNN. Deep learning models were trained on volunteer classifications; these models were able to both learn from uncertain volunteer responses and predict full posteriors (rather than point estimates) for what volunteers would have said. The code reproduces and improves Galaxy Zoo DECaLS automated classifications, and can be finetuned for new tasks.
The CDT Part 2: Never Alone Amongst Trees and Friends
2 days ago US: Backpacker’s Tent Overrun by Hundreds of Big Spiders in Shocking Nighttime Ordeal United States - October 23, 2024 Lake Clark National Park & Preserve - A backpacker camping in the remote wilderness of Lake Clark faced an unsettling surprise after a long day of exploration. Settling into their tent for the night, the camper nestled into their sleeping bag, unaware of the creatures gathering outside. In the middle of the night, they woke with a start, sensing something amiss.
The CDT Part 2: Never Alone Amongst Trees and Friends
The woods are so human,” wrote John Foster, “that to know them one must live with them. An occasional saunter through them, keeping to the well-trodden paths, will never admit us to their intimacy. If we wish to be friends we must seek them out and win them by frequent, reverent visits at all hours; by morning, by noon, and by night; and at all seasons, in spring, in summer, in autumn, in winter.
Lessons of the Desert: CDT Part 1
1 day ago Hiking Through Pouring Rain to New Hampshire This morning I woke up around 4:30 AM and did not want to get moving. I’ve gotten so little sleep the last few nights. I really didn’t fall asleep … 1 day ago Conservation group buys 109 acres in Berkshire County TYRINGHAM, Mass.
Lessons of the Desert: CDT Part 1
This has been an exceedingly dry year in New Mexico. Amazingly, there has been no natural water source in over 150 miles. I think that is normal, but even usually reliable tanks have been dry. Starting off the Continental Divide Trail has been amongst the hardest hiking I’ve ever done—not due to elevation changes, but due to the temperature, the lack of water, and the exposure.
The Art of Leaving: Why I Thru Hike
Since birth, my life has always followed a cyclical pattern of movement: the art of leaving as I call it, and the pursuit of the horizon. In sharing my why for thru hiking, I’ve come to accept that this why also governs most of my life decisions. The bottom line is that I am restless. Always seeking the rush of leaving, of moving forward. I was born into a lifestyle of movement—my parents moved myself and my two sisters every two years or so.
The Art of Leaving: Why I Thru Hike
2 days ago Walking from Key West to MA in 109 Days This morning I made my coffee in the shelter before 5AM and then began getting packed up. The privy was a long side trail away from the shelter. But … 2 days ago I quit my $185,000 job at PwC to hike for the next 5 months. Here's why I'm jumping off the corporate ladder. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jessica Guo, who worked as a consultant at PwC for over seven years.
My CDT Gear: From the Humanitarian Sector to Ultralight Backpacking
1 hour ago South Carolina Tourist Rescued by Kaua‘i First Responders on Kalalau Trail A tourist from South Carolina had their visit to Kaua‘i interrupted after encountering difficulties on the Kalalau Trail last Friday. According to a … 9 hours ago South Carolina visitor rescued off Kalalau Trail KALALAU — On Friday, a distressed 67-year-old South Carolina visitor was rescued from the Kalalau Trail.
My CDT Gear: From the Humanitarian Sector to Ultralight Backpacking
This year, I’m returning to the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) northbound to link up with my 2024 footsteps in Wyoming. Maybe I’ll go further too, who knows. I am to move fast and light. I completed a section hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2019, which was my first backpacking trip. On this trip, I had just over a 9 pound base weight, diving right into off tarp and bivy camping. Much of this same gear I still use today today, just slightly more dialed in.
I Completed my PCT Thru Hike at a Sequoia Tree (An Ode)
This is a story of snow and blizzards as much as it is an ode to a very special tree. In 2019 I section-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) from Campo to Kearsarge. In 2023, I returned to thru hike the entire trail. Ultimately concluding my hike at an unorthodox monument that I walked to from both Mexico and Canada: a sequoia tree. Both of my hikes started in Campo, and both ended in the Sierra, in my birth state. My northbound hike eventually turned southbound.
On Being Trail Named: Of Snow and Fire
Being given my trail name, Blaze, felt a bit like being bestowed the sword from the Sword in the Stone, or like finding a missing sock after many months. It was a homecoming, a name that felt like it was always meant to be mine. It’s convenient having a real name–Anna–pronounced “aw-nuh” like the Anna in Frozen, and a trail name–Blaze–conveniently be the first two letters of the English Alphabet. A and B, seemingly always meant to be together.
[2405.18351] Evaluating Bayesian deep learning for radio galaxy classification
arXiv:2405.18351 (cs) View PDF HTML (experimental) Comments: Subjects: Machine Learning (cs.LG); Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics (astro-ph.IM) Cite as: arXiv:2405.18351 [cs.LG] (or arXiv:2405.18351v1 [cs.LG] for this version) Submission history From: Devina Mohan [ view email] [v1] Tue, 28 May 2024 16:49:28 UTC (2,589 KB) Bibliographic Tools Bibliographic Explorer Toggle Bibliographic Explorer () Litmaps Toggle Litmaps (What is Litmaps?) scite.ai Toggle scite Smart Citations...
Do Flavour Descriptions Influence Subjective Ratings of Flavoured and Unflavoured E-Liquids among Non-Smoking and Non-Vaping UK Adolescents?
Youth use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is rising globally and is associated with health harms. Flavour descriptions on e-liquid packaging may contribute to the appeal of e-cigarettes among youth. This study compared subjective ratings of e-liquid packaging flavour descriptions among non-smoking and non-vaping UK adolescents. This was an online observational study in a UK sample of non-smoking and non-vaping adolescents aged 11–17 years.
Zoobot: Adaptable Deep Learning Models for Galaxy Morphology
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An ON-type direction selective ganglion cell in primate retina
Published October 25, 2023 | Version v1 Software Open 1. University of California, Berkeley To maintain a stable and clear image of the world, our eyes reflexively follow the direction in which a visual scene is moving. Such gaze stabilisation mechanisms reduce image blur as we move in the environment.
Diminishing Endograft Apposition during Follow-Up Is an Important Indicator of Late Type 1a Endoleak after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by Roy Zuidema 1,*, Anna C. M. Geraedts 2, Willemina A. van Veldhuizen 1, Sana Mulay 2, Jean-Paul P. M. de Vries 1, Richte C. L.
Asking informed consent may lead to significant participation bias and suboptimal cardiovascular risk management in learning healthcare systems
BMC Medical Research Methodology, Apr 2023 This is a preview of a remote PDF: https://bmcmedresmethodol.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s12874-023-01924-6 Zondag, Anna G. M., Groenhof, T. Katrien J., van der Graaf, Rieke, van Solinge, Wouter W., Bots, Michiel L., Haitjema, Saskia. , BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2023, pp. 1-11, Volume 23, Issue 1, DOI: 10.1186/s12874-023-01924-6
Bringing in the experts: application of industry knowledge to advance catch rate standardization for northern shortfin squid (Illex illecebrosus)
Anna J. M. Mercer1*, John P. Manderson2, Brooke A. Lowman3, Sarah L. Salois1,4, Kimberly J. W. Hyde1, Jeffrey Pessutti5, Andrew W. Jones1, Robert Ruhle6, Bill Bright7, Troy Sawyer8, Meghan Lapp9, Jeff Kaelin10, Katie Almeida11 and Greg DiDomenico10 1Northeast Fisheries Science Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Narragansett, RI, United States 2Open Ocean Research, Philadelphia, PA, United States 3ERT, Inc.
Civil inattention-On the sources of relational segregation
Introduction The idea for this study originated when Ilkka was walking with a friend who has a medical condition that causes sensitivity to direct sunlight. During summer she has to cover herself with sun protection clothes, none of which are convenient, and all look alienating. Besides clinical sun protection clothes, she has used an abaya and niqab.
Going, Going, Gone The Diminishing Capacity of Museum Specimen Collections to Address Global Change Research: A Case Study on Urban Reptiles
Abstract : Simple Summary Museums play an important role in research by providing specimens of animals collected across time and space. Traditionally, these collections were used mainly for taxonomy. A contemporary use is to investigate temporal changes in the presence of species during urbanization.
Disease Duration and Chronic Complications Associate With Immune Activation in Individuals With Longstanding Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes is a highly prevalent disease accompanied by chronically elevated plasma glucose levels. Hyperglycemia is the driver of microvascular complications associated with diabetes and has also been implied to be a risk factor for macrovascular complications like stroke (1). It has been well established that the presence of diabetes impacts the immune system (2).
A multicenter, retrospective study of cardiac disease in Borzoi dogs
K T. Sykes1, Sonya Wesselowski1*, Ashley B. Saunders1, Sonja S. Tjostheim2, Brianna M. Potter3, Anna R. Gelzer4, Natalie Katz5, Jessica L. Ward6, Emily T. Karlin7, Lauren E. Markovic8, Aliya N. Magee9, Jonathan A.
Glycolytic activity in human immune cells: inter-individual ... : Immunometabolism
1. Introduction Intracellular metabolism has been increasingly recognized as a key regulator of immune cell function [1–3]. This has been illustrated by the observation that a well-orchestrated immune response toward different pathogens is accompanied by specific metabolic rewiring in immune cells [4].
Cognitive Profiles of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Differ in Resting-State Functional Connectivity: An fMRI Study
Introduction Cognitive impairment falling short of dementia occurs in approximately 35% of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and a further 10% develop a frontotemporal dementia (Rippon et al., 2006; Montuschi et al., 2015). Cognitive impairment in non-demented ALS patients characteristically includes executive and language deficits (Beeldman et al., 2016).
Imaging mass cytometry reveals generalised deficiency in OXPHOS complexes in Parkinson’s disease - npj Parkinson's Disease
Abstract Here we report the application of a mass spectrometry-based technology, imaging mass cytometry, to perform in-depth proteomic profiling of mitochondrial complexes in single neurons, using metal-conjugated antibodies to label post-mortem human midbrain sections. Mitochondrial dysfunction, particularly deficiency in complex I has previously been associated with the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s disease.
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