Can Technology Offset the Effects of Population Aging on Economic Growth? New Report from the Asian Development Bank
Population aging will leave many of Asia's economies increasingly dependent on an aging, and eventually a shrinking, workforce. Historically, an aging workforce has been seen as an impediment to economic growth. Experience from economies in advanced stages of aging suggests, however, that population aging can induce innovation and adoption of new technologies and so promote productivity and sustained growth. But there is no guarantee that all aging societies stand to benefit. Countries in Asia need to adopt technologies appropriate for their level of demographic transition, facilitate learning across all ages, and encourage regional cooperation for the most efficient use of their work forces and other resources.
Metal fatigue: effects of small defects and nonmetallic inclusions / Yukitaka Murakami
Size effects in plasticity: from macro to nano / George Z. Voyiadjis, Mohammadreza Yaghoobi
'There is scientific evidence to prove that GM crops have harmful effects''
Amid arguments for and against introducing genetically modified (GM) crops in India, the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee....
[ASAP] Effects of Trichloroethylene on the Expression of Long Intergenic Noncoding RNAs in B6C3F1 Mouse Liver
[ASAP] Interactions of TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles with Ingredients from Modern Lifestyle Products and Their Effects on Human Skin Cells
[ASAP] Perspective on Health Effects of Endocrine Disruptors with a Focus on Data Gaps
[ASAP] Effects of Arsenic on wnt/ß-catenin Signaling Pathway: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Design FX - Fast & Furious 6: Explosive Effects Exclusive
In this exclusive video from WIRED and Conde Nast Entertainment, find out how director Justin Lin filmed Dominic Toretto's (Vin Diesel's) blazing last minute escape from a massive, crashing and exploding Antonov aircraft for his new #1 blockbuster film "Fast & Furious 6." Don't miss this unbelievable behind the scenes look at the genius work of renowned visual effects house "Double Negative." Huge thanks to our good friends at fxguide.com.
Design FX - Man of Steel: Designing Krypton's Tech Effects Exclusive
WIRED and fxguide.com traveled to Wellington, New Zealand for an exclusive look at the work of acclaimed visual effects studio WETA Digital on Man of Steel. In this exclusive video, find out how Krypton's "Liquid Geo" display tech was designed and brought to life.
Design FX - World War Z: Building a Better Zombie Effects Exclusive
WIRED's exclusive behind the scenes look at the making of "World War Z" reveals how the visual effects artists at MPC used massive crowd simulations and hand animation to create the devastating swarming of Jerusalem by a zombie horde.
Design FX - Pacific Rim: Designing Destruction Effects Exclusive
WIRED breaks down an exclusive clip from "Pacific Rim" with John Knoll, Chief Creative Officer from Industrial Light & Magic, exploring how design decisions affect the success of a blockbuster visual effects shot.
Design FX - Elysium: Futuristic Effects Exclusive
WIRED has an exclusive look at the visual effects of Director Neill Blomkamp's dark futuristic thriller, Elysium. Find out how the artists at "Image Engine" brought the patrolling packs of armed robots to life and turned the real world nirvana of Malibu into the orbiting playground of the space bound elite.
Design FX - Game of Thrones: Dragon Effects Exclusive
Daenerys Targaryen's dragons on HBO's Games of Thrones are fan favorites, and WIRED has an incredible, exclusive look at how they were brought to life with feature film quality by the visual effects artists at Pixmondo. Virtual wind tunnels, water simulations and real world references all played a part in constructing their realistic behaviors.
Design FX - Ender's Game: Creating a Zero-G Battle Room Effects Exclusive
A signature sequence in Gavin Hood’s newest film Ender’s Game is the zero-G battle room, a place where the titular character played by Asa Butterfield trains in space. Hoping to create a sense of weightlessness, the filmmakers shot actors in a mix of harnesses and on wires against a greenscreen set.
Design FX - Thor The Dark World: Previsualization Effects Exclusive
To create the world of Asgard in Thor: The Dark World, filmmaker Alan Taylor enlisted the help of digital effects company The Third Floor. Using a process called previsualization, The Third Floor created fully rendered low-res CG sets and characters, allowing the director to see, plan out, and experiment with scenes before shooting them.
Design FX - Walking With Dinosaurs: Muscle Simulation and Feathered Effects Exclusive
Find out how animation company Animal Logic used complex feather and muscle simulation systems to depict the prehistoric animals in Walking With Dinosaurs.
Design FX - RoboCop: Breaking Down the Special Effects of the RoboCop Suit
For the latest reboot of sci-fi classic RoboCop, filmmakers opted for a mix of visual effects to achieve a realistic look. Fxguide’s Mike Seymour dives into the combination of creating a special effects suit for star Joel Kinnaman to wear, and the post CGI work that helped bring the half-man/half-robot to life.
Design FX - Hercules: Creating Mythical Creatures with Advanced Special Effects
In Brett Ratner's new big-budget flick Hercules, the title star portrayed by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson battles mythical creatures, including a three-headed dog, giant boars and lions, and multi-headed serpents. Mike Seymour shows how the visual effects experts at Double Negative created the complicated, yet lifelike beasts.
Design FX - Agent Carter: Creating Movie-Quality Effects on a Weekly TV Schedule
In the new series “Agent Carter” Marvel expands its universe to the small screen with help from Industrial Light & Magic. Creating high-quality visual effects was nothing new for the the award-winning team, but working against grueling weekly delivery dates proved to be a monstrous challenge. Mike Seymour finds out how they did it.
Design FX - Inside the Incredible Visual Effects of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Mike Seymour goes behind the visual effects that earned “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” an Oscar nod. See how Industrial Light & Magic crafted complex action sequences, detailed environments, and realistic characters with the help of advanced motion-capture technology and performances from actors like Lupita Nyong’o.
Design FX - The Special Effects Behind Zero Matter in "Agent Carter"
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Learning the Art of Sound Effects Is Weirder Than You Might Think
WIRED senior editor Peter Rubin learns the Foley ropes at Lucasfilm's new state-of-the-art sound lab.
Design FX - Roland Emmerich Breaks Down the Visual Effects Used in "Independence Day: Resurgence"
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Design FX - Inside Star Trek Beyond’s Amazing Visual Effects
Design FX dives into the incredible special effects of Star Trek Beyond. From the digital construction of the Starship Enterprise all the way down to the extraterrestrials themselves, Mike Seymour takes us into warp drive as he breaks this successful franchise down to its DNA.
Design FX - Inside Pete’s Dragon's Amazing Visual Effects
Design FX dives into the incredible special effects of Pete's Dragon. How were the team at WETA able to make Elliot (the titular dragon) appear invisible? Mike Seymour breaks down the techniques used to accomplish this spectacular effect.
Tech Effects - How Does Music Affect Our Brains & Our Bodies?
In this episode of Tech Effects, we explore the impact of music on the brain and body. From listening to music to performing it, WIRED's Peter Rubin looks at how music can change our moods, why we get the chills, and how it can actually change pathways in our brains.
Design FX - The Amazing Visual Effects of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"
The Harry Potter prequel, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, finds Eddie Redmayne performing a mating ritual in front of a massive computer-generated beast. Using a combination of puppets and CGI, a slew of effects houses were able to craft convincing monsters to populate J.K. Rowling's imaginative world.
Science of Teams: How Prologue Brings Its Visual Effects to Virtual Reality
Visual Effects house Prologue has worked on some of the biggest movie franchises around. The different teams at Prologue deftly work together to bring some of their most familiar assets over to the virtual space.
See the Visual Effects That Brought Black Panther to Life
Daryl Sawchuk, Visual Effects Supervisor for Method Studios and Animation Supervisor for Black Panther, gives WIRED an exclusive look at breakdowns of the digital Black Panther and Kilmonger suits, and the final fight scene of Marvel's mega-blockbuster. Black Panther is available on Blu-Ray and DVD May 15, 2018.
Tech Effects: How Video Games Impact You
Can video games help improve hand-eye coordination? Can they help train your brain and improve your cognitive abilities? WIRED Senior Editor Peter Rubin tests his skills against a pro sports gamer to find out if gaming can improve your brain and body.
How Pixar Helped Win 27 of the Last 30 Oscars for Visual Effects
You may not have heard of Renderman, but you've definitely seen the incredible effects it has made possible. From Star Trek to Star Wars, from the Abyss to Terminator 2, and across all of Pixar's animated features -- Renderman has changed the world of special effects.
Tech Effects: How Photography Impacts You
We take millions of photographs. How are all of our snaps affecting our eyes, brains, and bodies? WIRED Senior Editor Peter Rubin looks at the ways that selfies can distort our self perception, shoots with a pro photographer, and examines the way that all those images are affecting our moods and memory.
Neuroscientist Explains ASMR's Effects on the Brain & The Body
ASMR, Slime, and other Oddly Satisfying videos are enormously popular online, but we know surprisingly little about the body's responses that keep us wanting -- and watching -- more. WIRED's Louise Matsakis spoke with psychologist and neuroscientist Nick Davis, who co-authored one of the first studies about ASMR.
See the Visual Effects That Brought Avengers: Endgame to Life
Jen Underdahl, Visual Effects Producer for Marvel Entertainment, provides WIRED with an in-depth look at the most impressive visual effects featured in Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War. Jen explains how they crafted "Smart Hulk," made Chris Evans look considerably older, and how they were able to digitally create the entirety of the Avengers' time suits. Avengers: Endgame is available on Digital and Blu-ray now
The digital difference : media technology and the theory of communication effects / W. Russell Neuman
Interaction effects in linear and generalized linear models : examples and applications using Stata / Robert L. Kaufman, Temple University
Reversibly-regulated drug release using poly(tannic acid) fabricated nanocarriers for reduced secondary side effects in tumor therapy
DOI: 10.1039/D0NH00032A, Communication
This article introduced a reversibly pH-responsive and targeting nanocarrier based on mesoporous silica nanoparticles which could be utilized to reduce the “secondary” side effects on normal tissues.
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[ASAP] Effects of Graphene Oxide on the Mechanical and Microscopic Characteristics of Cement-Based Plugging Material for Preventing Spontaneous Combustion of Coal
The video game debate: unravelling the physical, social, and psychological effects of digital games / edited by Rachel Kowert and Thorsten Quandt
[ASAP] Nuclear Quantum Effects from the Analysis of Smoothed Trajectories: Pilot Study for Water
The controllable synthesis of substitutional and interstitial nitrogen-doped manganese dioxide: the effects of doping sites on enhancing the catalytic activity
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01346C, Paper
N atoms were selectively doped at substitutional or interstitial sites in the MnO2 lattice using N2 plasma. This research provides a site-selective N-doping method and a deep insight into the different effects of doping sites.
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Understanding the mechanism of byproduct formation with in operando synchrotron techniques and its effects on the electrochemical performance of VO2(B) nanoflakes in aqueous rechargeable zinc batteries
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA00858C, Paper
The byproduct protects the vanadium-based positive electrode of ARZBs and facilitates Zn2+ insertion into the electrode.
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Polyimide/ZIF-7 Mixed-Matrix Membranes: Understanding in-situ Confined Formation of ZIF-7 Phases inside Polymer and Their Effects on Gas Separations
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02761H, Paper
Polymer-modification-enabled in-situ metal-organic framework formation (PMMOF) is potentially a paradigm-shifting preparation method for polymer/MOF mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs). However, the actual reaction conditions of in-situ formation of MOF in the confined...
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Enhancing effects of reduced graphene oxide on photoluminescence of CsPbBr3 perovskite quantum dots
DOI: 10.1039/D0TC01069C, Paper
The composites of CsPbBr3 perovskite quantum dots (PeQDs) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) nanosheets have been synthesized by an in situ solution reaction.
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Effects of alkyl chain length and anion on the optical and electrochemical properties of AIE-active α-cyanostilbene-containing triphenylamine derivatives
DOI: 10.1039/D0TC00683A, Paper
A series of AIE-active and redox-active α-cyanostilbene-containing triphenylamine derivatives with different alkyl chain lengths and anions were successfully synthesized, and their optical, photoluminescent and electrochromic behaviors were investigated.
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Effects of antiferroelectric substitution on the structure and ferroelectric properties of a complex perovskite solid solution
DOI: 10.1039/C9TC05084A, Paper
Novel ferro-/piezoelectric solid solutions between bismuth-based perovskite and antiferroelectric material are designed and synthesized and their crystal structure, phase transitions, ferro-/piezoelectric properties and local polar structure are investigated.
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