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Robust electron counting for direct electron detectors with the Back-propagation counting method
Abstract Electron microscopy (EM) is a foundational tool for directly assessing the structure of materials. Recent advances in direct electron detectors have improved signal-to noise ratios via single-electron counting. However, accurately counting electrons at high flux remains challenging. We developed a new method of electron counting for direct electron detectors, Back-Propagation Counting (BPC).
Part 1: How the RNLI is using geomatics to save lives
LJ: The RNLI has been using marine charts for almost 200 years. When did it start to use digital spatial data and geographic information systems (GIS), and has their use changed in recent years? MW: All our boats carry digital and paper charts. We collect the information on every call-out, including location, the type of incident and other details such as who was on the crew, what time of day it was and what the weather was like.
October New Releases | Article
October is here and autumn has arrived, bringing four powerful new releases: from a haunting murder investigation to a revelatory look at the forces undermining science and the visionary life of the man who split the atom. From the author of I Love Dick comes The Four Spent the Day Together, an unforgettable novel set on Minnesota’s Iron Range, where three teenagers inexplicably murder an older acquaintance. Neighbour Catt Greene turns away from her own life and becomes obsessed with the case.
How Instrumental Piano Can Help You Ease Depression
I recently did a podcast review on a paper ( listen to the podcast by clicking here!) that looked at teenagers dealing with mild to moderate depression. The researchers weren't testing a new drug or medication - they were testing the effects of JUST listening to classical piano music - like Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky - who else are you going to use if you're doing a classical piano study, right? Just pure instrumental piano music, twice a week, for an hour at a time.
Science Under the Radar: Five Researchers Make Their Case
Sometimes, despite their best efforts, scientists can’t quite get their research to break through and gain traction with the media. And with so many new scientific discoveries announced each week, reporters often must make the hard choice to pass on a story, even when it captures their interest.
Surpassing the critical limit - Kashmir Vision
KV News Text Size Print This Page By: Matthew Wright, Nicholas Leach, ShirinErmis The earth’s climate experienced its hottest year in 2024. Extreme flooding in April killed hundreds of people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A year-long drought has left Amazon river levels at an all-time low. And in Athens, Greece, the ancient Acropolis was closed in the afternoons to protect tourists from dangerous heat.
Global temperatures passed critical 1.5°C milestone for the first time in 2024-new report
The earth's climate experienced its hottest year in 2024. Extreme flooding in April killed hundreds of people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A year-long drought has left Amazon river levels at an all-time low. And in Athens, Greece, the ancient Acropolis to protect tourists from dangerous heat. A new report from the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service confirms that 2024 was the first year on record with a global average temperature exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Global temperatures passed critical 1.5°C milestone for the first time in 2024 - new report Original
2024 was another extreme year for the earth’s climate. Extreme flooding in April killed hundreds of people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A year-long drought has left Amazon river levels at an all-time low. And in Athens, Greece, the ancient Acropolis to protect tourists from dangerous heat. A new report from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service confirms that 2024 was the first year on record with a global average temperature exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Businesses are finding a more favorable commercial property insurance market
All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis. Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters. Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com. Already have an account? Sign In By Steve Hallo | April 29, 2024 The renters insurance market was worth around $4.5 billion in 2023.
There’s a fire in the neonatal unit! What are you going to do?
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Scientific Pioneers Break Down Walls to Address Pressing Societal Issues at AAAS Annual Meeting
The briefing room grew crowded – it was standing-room only – as the future of science was on display in the first-ever Science family journals editor trends briefing at the AAAS Annual Meeting. Four panelists – each nominated by a journal editor for their pioneering work addressing society’s most pressing problems – talked about their research.
The Pros (and Cons) of Teaching English in Cambodia
Ever thought about teaching abroad? You could do worse than Cambodia, with its low cost of living, high amount of job openings and gorgeous scenery. Stunning natural vibrancy. A fast-growing economy. One of the most competitive costs of living. All in a region flooded by expats and nomads. It should come as no surprise that Cambodia is one of the most popular destinations for people looking to teach English abroad.
Joe Biden needs to freshen up his look after scathing report
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Joe Biden needs to freshen up his look after scathing report
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7 Content Marketing Trends You Need to Know in 2024
by Matthew Wright / Feb 09, 2024 “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” Sure, it’s been a minute since Charles Dickens penned that line, yet it somehow manages to capture the modern content zeitgeist. Any way you slice it, the world of content marketing is changing at warp speed. And content marketers are adapting along with it — from conquering new format frontiers to inviting AI to ideation sessions.
Former cop of the year sues department after job offer was rescinded due to HIV status
A celebrated police officer is suing the Nashville Police Department in Tennessee after they rescinded a job offer once learning he had HIV - claiming the department violated federal law in doing so. The unnamed cop - a former Memphis police officer of the year - had presented a letter to the department from his health care provider in a bid to show that he should not be disqualified from employment, according to the federal lawsuit.
US hits grim milestone with the deadliest six months of mass killing recorded since 2006
Slain at the hands of strangers or gunned down by loved ones. Massacred in small towns, in big cities, inside their own homes or outside in broad daylight. This year’s unrelenting bloodshed across the US has led to the grimmest of milestones: The deadliest six months of mass killings recorded since at least 2006. From Jan. 1 to June 30, the nation endured 28 mass killings, all but one of which involved guns. The death toll rose just about every week, a constant cycle of violence and grief. Six months.
Grim diet passengers had to follow before travelling on Titan sub that imploded
Passengers riding on the doomed Titan submersible had to stick to a "low-residue diet" the day leading up to the dive, according to Oceangate's website. The directive was just one of many provided in the frequently asked questions section on the now-infamous company's website.
Silent symptom of deadly liver cancer you might mistake for indigestion
A common symptom associated with indigestion may be a sign of silent killer liver cancer. In the United States, approximately 25,000 men and 11,000 women get liver cancer each year. Some 19,000 men and 9,000 women die from the disease, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. And while the percentage of Americans who get liver cancer rose for a number of decades, that figure is now declining.
Mum accidentally films husband's death as he completed viral TikTok stunt
A woman accidentally filmed her husband's death as she tried to film him taking part in a dangerous TikTok trend which involves jumping or flipping off speeding boats. Over the last six months the trend has led to four people dying and multiple people breaking their necks after they hit the water at speed and drown, officials have warned. The first victim died in February after hurling himself into the Coosa River as his wife and their children watched from inside the boat.
Mum accidentally films husband's death as he completed viral TikTok stunt
A schoolgirl is recovering in a hospital in the Philippines after spending almost a week with a pair of scissors stuck in her head. Nicole Raga was arguing with her brother over a pencil when the younger lad struck her on the head with his backpack containing the sharp object. The pair of scissors that were sticking out from the bag became lodged painfully in the 9-year-old's skull at the family home last week.
Some cars have a secret compartment so well hidden the cops issued a memo on it
A former civilian employee of An Garda Siochana gave out information, including the locations of garda Covid-19 checkpoints, in return for cocaine, a court has heard. Holly Hayden (27) of Bayview Terrace, Bray, Co. Wicklow, pleaded guilty to one count of disclosing confidential information from the Pulse system obtained in the course of her employment on October 29, 2019.
Some cars have a secret compartment so well hidden the cops issued a memo on it
A hidden backseat storage area on a vehicle is the perfect place to hide items one doesn't want others to find - so good, in fact, police officers in New York City had to issue an internal police memo about the elusive compartment. The compartment - found on the 2006 Infiniti G35 - is nestled safely inside the backseat armrest, located on the side once it is pulled down. New York Police Department officers on Staten Island were informed of the compartment in a 2006 memo obtained by Newsday.
Titan sub passengers not told of emergency procedures 'as they'd all be dead'
Paul-Henri Nargeolet allegedly shared that Titan passengers weren't informed about emergency procedures on the submersible because they'd "all be dead before we know it," according to a journalist familiar with the matter. Arnie Weissmann, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly, spent eight days onboard the submersible's support ship - Polar Prince - in May with Nargeolet and other Titan personnel.
Man found dead in freezer after accidentally locking it while trying to evade police
A Minnesota man found dead in a chest freezer of an empty home had been on the run from authorities and had used the vessel as a means to hide, police have revealed. Brandon Lee Buschman, 34, was discovered in the freezer in the basement of the unoccupied home on June 26, according to the Gilbert Minnesota Police Department. Buschman, from Babbit, had an active warrant out for his arrest and it is believed that he became stuck in the freezer after climbing into it.
Teen uses 14 rolls of tape to become finalist in gown-making 'stuck at prom' contest
A Los Angeles teen is real close to getting her sticky fingers on a $10,000 scholarship - by using 14 rolls of duct tape to make a magnificent gown. Karla Torres is a finalist in the annual Duck Brand "Stuck At Prom" duct tape gown-making contest, a competition that challenges students' ingenuity and ability to create fashionable moments. Karla, a Cal State Fullerton business student, had never attempted such a feat before. In fact, the bubblegum pink creation is the first dress she has ever made.
Man forced to clean up blood on Air France flight given water bottles as compensation
An Air France passenger has bad blood with the airline after he discovered a patch of blood-soaked carpet under his seat during a flight from Paris to Toronto and was even forced to clean up the horrific scene by himself. Habib Battah - a journalist and founder of the Beirut Report - took to social media on July 1 to share photo and video of the revolting incident, adding that his belongings even got blood on them.
'Forever chemicals' that may cause cancer found in nearly HALF of all US tap water
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets likely contains “forever chemicals” that may cause cancer and other health problems, according to a government study. The synthetic compounds known collectively as PFAS are contaminating drinking water to varying extents in large cities and small towns — and in private wells and public systems, the US Geological Survey said in the Wednesday release.
Chicago serial killer fears as remains of 16 pulled from water in city since 2022
Since the beginning of last year, some 16 people have been pulled out of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, leading some experts to believe that a serial killer is terrorising the area. In just the last six months alone, authorities have recovered the corpses of five men. In total, 10 men and six women have been pulled from the two bodies of water. “There’s too many coincidences,” Tracy Walder, a former CIA and FBI federal agent, said.
Fall of Porcupine Review: "Nothing is Faster Than Light" — Six One Indie
A sprained ankle, a common cold. A respiratory virus, and a mean cough. A bout of pneumonia, or even mild poisoning. The healthcare system is there for each of these circumstances, and each of us likely had a run in with it once or twice in our lives. Most of us, however, get the rare chance to get to know the people who work in the place we would usually not like to visit. If you have the opportunity, you may find they're human just like you within the Fall of Porcupine.
Leading through the Busy Season
Matthew Wright, a partner at The Fort Athletic Club, shares tips on how to lead your team through a busy season. Mike Tyson said it best: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” For us, this is often our reality when it comes to the rush of the new year. Our clubs are flooded with new members. Our staff is called upon to step up their game. As leaders, we are tasked with being at our best. But how do we ensure we bring our best when things may seem most chaotic?
Virtual Programming: Now What?
Matthew Wright March 2, 2022 Matthew Wright, a partner and general manager of The Fort Athletic Club, shares five questions to ask when evaluating your club’s virtual programming. The honeymoon phase is over for virtual fitness. Members are making their way back to the club. Virtual sessions are seeing much fewer participants. Staff are feeling screen fatigue. Creativity is starting to slow. But what does that mean for health clubs?
Prize-Winning Leg Prosthetic Design Provides Better Motion, Less Pain
For his work developing lower limb prostheses that can communicate critical sensory information back to the wearer, Stanisa Raspopovic is the 2021 grand prize winner of the Science & PINS Prize for Neuromodulation.
Things to Know and Consider Before You Paint Your Car
baranozdemir/Getty Images If you're thinking about having your car painted, there are lots of things to consider. The decision to repaint your car or truck should be a serious one, first and foremost due to the expense of it. The following are some things that you should think about before you commit to the job. Is It Really Worth It? Is your car worth painting? It's the truth, there are a lot of vehicles out there that aren't really worth the cost of a paint job.
Pros and Cons of Buying Used Car Parts
Buying auto parts can get expensive. There are times when a used auto part can be just as good as a new one, especially if you need it in a pinch and the auto parts store tells you it will be a week while they wait for the special order to arrive. But should you buy used car parts? Do you take a risk in quality if the parts have already been used or are they a great bargain? Where should you buy used car parts?
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