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Ecotoxicity testing of nanomaterials in sediment – suggestions to improve science and regulation

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1477-1486
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00459G, Paper
Amalie Thit, Lars M. Skjolding, Steffen Foss Hansen
Sediments generally act as a sink of released manufactured nanomaterials (NMs).
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Incisive analysis of hydrogen-bonded supramolecular architectures in designer polycyclitols: observation of some interesting self-assembly patterns

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,1952-1961
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00010B, Paper
Showkat Rashid, Ahmad Husain, Bilal A. Bhat, Goverdhan Mehta
This article examines C–H⋯O and O–H⋯O hydrogen-bonded patterns in polyoxygenated decalins, showcasing varied supramolecular architectures influenced by oxyfunctionalisation and surrogate carbonate groups.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




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Consequences of twisting of the flexible arms of imidazole-derived urea in zinc-dicarboxylate coordination polymers

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,1976-1985
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00005F, Paper
Satyendra Verma, Rinki Brahma, Jubaraj B. Baruah
A semi-flexible imidazole-based urea ligand, 1-(3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propyl)-3-phenylurea, and three zinc-dicarboxylate coordination polymers possessing the ligand were synthesized and characterized.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




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Twitter is testing Community Notes for images, videos

Twitter feature will soon expand to support multiple images, GIFs and videos.




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Govt prepares draft to use Middleware for broadcasting TV channel content without Internet

Middleware can be used to deliver broadcast content to portable devices through Wireless LAN/WiFi




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Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis slam MVA for suggesting they covet CM Shinde’s chair

‘Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena- BJP-Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction ‘Mahayuti’ government a strong force intent on development’




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Baseball. Our Game [electronic resource (video)] / Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)

New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2011], c1994




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Baseball. Something Like a War [electronic resource (video)] / Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)

New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2011], c1994




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Baseball. The Faith of Fifty Million People [electronic resource (video)] / Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)

New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2011], c1994




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Mumbai limits bursting firecrackers to 10pm on Deepavali

Mumbai’s civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, urges public to use noiseless firecrackers




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Researchers harness AI to repurpose existing drugs for pain management




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Amazon Web Services India vision: Investing in cloud and local partnerships for economic growth

Our planned investment will contribute $23.3 billion to India’s GDP by 2030, and support approximately 1,31,700 full-time jobs annually at local businesses, says Chris Casey of AWS




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Expert clinic director successfully implements half-hour scheduling system, boosting therapist productivity

As word spread about the success of the half-hour schedule, some early adopters became curious after the clinic director and the team showcased the benefits.




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Investing in leadership pays off




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High import duties; resisting pressure to open agricultural sector important to ensure India's food security: GTRI

Economic think tank GTRI (Global Trade Research Initiative) in its report said that India needs to cut its reliance on imported vegetable oils to promote better health outcomes and also reduce the import bill




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Wheat, rapeseed crops ravaged by rain days before harvesting

A poor harvest could force the Centre to import wheat, palm oil, sunflower oil and soybean oil




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Resisting neoliberal schooling [electronic resource] : dismantling the rubricization and corporatization of higher education / edited by Anthony J. Nocella II.

New York : Peter Lang , 2024.




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Cathy Mulligan: Mythbusting The Hype Around Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Most transactions in the financial system take place behind closed doors. Not so the bitcoin network, which runs on blockchain technology – on which transactions can actually be visualised. But what's the real deal when it comes to crypto? Is its vision of decentralisation and data integrity all its cracked up to be? Cathy Mulligan is a visiting researcher at Imperial College's Centre for Cryptocurrency Research and Engineering, and she's breaking down the blockchain hype and leading the dialogue on how businesses should use this technology. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Experts and business leaders from the worlds of Energy, Money and Retail gathered at Kings Place, London, for WIRED Smarter on October 9, 2018. Discover some of the fascinating insights from speakers here: http://wired.uk/V29vMg ABOUT WIRED EVENTS WIRED events shine a spotlight on the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing our world for the better. Explore this channel for videos showing on-stage talks, behind-the-scenes action, exclusive interviews and performances from our roster of events. Join us as we uncover the most relevant, up-and-coming trends and meet the people building the future. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. CONNECT WITH WIRED Web: http://po.st/WiredVideo Twitter: http://po.st/TwitterWired Facebook: http://po.st/FacebookWired Google+: http://po.st/GoogleWired Instagram: http://po.st/InstagramWired Magazine: http://po.st/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://po.st/NewslettersWired




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Mythbusting - Doctor Debunks Common Medical Myths

Medical doctor Seema Yasmin helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about medicine and health. Does your heart really skip a beat when you sneeze? Is it safe to eat genetically modified foods? Is hand sanitizer the best way to clean your hands? Dr. Seema Yasmin is the Director at the Stanford Center for Health Communication and a clinical assistant professor at Stanford Medical School. Her forthcoming books include Debunked! and Muslim Women Are Everything, out April 2020.




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Mythbusting - Dr. Seema Yasmin Debunks Coronavirus Myths

Epidemic expert Dr. Seema Yasmin helps debunk some common medical myths surrounding Covid-19. Will drinking water flush the virus out? Can you take ibuprofen? Will garlic prevent infection? Can you hold your breath to test if you have coronavirus?




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Mythbusting - Sleep Expert Debunks Common Sleep Myths

Dr. Ravi Aysola helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about how we sleep. Do we only ever sleep with our eyes closed? Does everyone need to sleep 7 hours a night? Can you catch up on lost sleep? Is insomnia all in your head? Dr. Ravi Aysola is a Professor of Clinical Sleep Medicine at UCLA.




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Mythbusting - Doctor Debunks Common Health Myths

Emergency medicine physician Dr. Italo Brown covers some common myths about our health and explains how true they actually are. Can you die from a broken heart? Is a migraine just a bad headache? Is vaping safe?




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Mythbusting - Internet Expert Debunks Cybersecurity Myths

Cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about cybersecurity. Is the government watching you through your computer camera? Does Google read all your Gmail? Does a strong password protect you from hackers? Will encryption keep my data safe? Eva answers all these questions and much more. Eva Galperin is the Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Updated 8/20/2020: A previous version of this video incorrectly stated that Google scans Gmail data to target ads. Google stopped this practice in 2017.




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Mythbusting - Dr. Carl Hart Debunks Drug Myths

Scientist Dr. Carl Hart, author of the forthcoming book "Drug Use for Grown-ups," helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about drugs.. Dr. Hart has spent his career researching the effects of drugs on the body and is here to help us understand some common misunderstandings. Is marijuana really a gateway drug? Is the opioid crisis getting worse? Are drugs more addictive than alcohol?




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WIRED25 2020: Reed Hastings Talks Netflix and the Future of Movies

Reed Hastings spoke with Nicholas Thompson at WIRED25 about all things Netflix, from its recommendation algorithm to its future evolutions.




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WIRED25 2020: Arlan Hamilton and Katie Rae on Investing for Good

At WIRED25, Arlan Hamilton and Katie Rae shared their insights on investing in companies that help humanity, and what's stopping other organizations from doing the same.




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Mythbusting - Debunking Election and Social Media Myths

With the upcoming presidential election there's been plenty of talk about social media's potential impact. MIT professor Sinan Aral takes a look at some common myths swirling around social media and the upcoming election, and examines their validity. Can social media actually sway elections? Does fake news spread faster than real news? Are voting booths hack-proof? Sinan Aral is the David Austin professor of management at MIT, Director of MIT's initiative on the digital economy and the author of the book "The Hype Machine."




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Mythbusting - Happiness Researcher Debunks Happiness Myths

Amy Blankson, the founder and CEO of Fearless Positivity, debunks some myths we've all heard about "happiness." Is it true that you either "have" happiness or you don't? Is social media making us less happy? Does success lead to happiness?




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Mythbusting - Meteorologist Debunks Weather Myths

Chief Meteorologist for WNBC Janice Huff takes a look at some common myths we've all heard about the weather and meteorology, and parses out which are fact, and which are pure fiction. Can tornadoes cross water? Can lightning strike the same place twice? Are rainbows only seven colors?




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Mythbusting - NASA's Dr. Lori Glaze Debunks Mars Myths

Dr. Lori Glaze takes a look at some common myths we've all heard about the weather and meteorology, and parses out which are fact, and which are pure fiction.




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Mythbusting - U.S. - China Relations, Explained

Michael Beckley, an associate professor of political science at Tufts University, goes over some common myths and facts about US and China relations. Are The United States and China destined for war? Is China surveilling U.S. data? Is the Chinese government about to collapse?




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Stress Testing Real-Life Robot Legs

Robotic exoskeletons have captivated us for years. They are major tropes in sci-fi movies and video games, and in real-life engineers have been working on them since the 1900s. San Francisco's Roam Robotics has entered into this space, and Brent Rose tries his hand at stress testing their latest military leg brace.




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Why Scientists Are Stress Testing Tardigrades

Tardigrades are microscopic animals so adaptable they can survive in some of the most extreme environments in the universe. Because of their durability, scientists are experimenting with them, trying to figure out just HOW much they can endure and what we can learn from it.




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5 Gadgets - Testing Multi-Tool Gadgets with Kristen Wiig & Will Forte | WIRED

MacGruber is a master when it comes to getting the most out of objects, so who better to test multi-tool gadgets than Will Forte and Kristen Wiig? Peacock’s original comedy series, MACGRUBER, based on the iconic SNL parody sketch and cult-favorite 2010 film, is back! Starring Will Forte and Kristen Wiig, stream it now - only on Peacock




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Testing Shoes That Make You Walk 250% Faster

What if you could walk way faster without trying any harder? Moonwalkers basically put an electric moving sidewalk right under your feet. WIRED's Brent Rose has some questions: Are they real? Are they safe? Are they actually any good? Brent goes inside Shift Robotics's research and development lab to get some answers. Director: Wendi Jonassen Director of Photography: Jeff Smee Editor: Louville Moore Host: Brent Rose Talent: Dean Freitag, Xunjie Zhang Producer: Alexandria Coccia Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Melissa Cho Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Audio: Michael Ray Cam Op/Gaffer: Mike DiGuglielmo Production Assistant: Maria Bosetti Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell




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Brands keep time in so many interesting ways

An exploration of the relationship between products, services and the concept of time




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‘Interesting’ news for home loan borrowers

The RBI’s firm stand on the issue of softening of interest rates and how banks reacted.




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Ebola vaccine seems safe in first-stage testing




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WHO to begin large-scale testing of Ebola vaccine




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Scientists investigating sperm-boosting nutrient

Significance of lycopene, a nutrient found in tomatoes to boost male fertility, under study.




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Compulsory rural service: Nearly 2,000 senior resident doctors in Karnataka await specialist counselling and posting

They say they wrote their exams in May and have been living with uncertainty for the last two months




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The challenges in testing and treatment of rare diseases

Treatment for six rare disease patients in Karnataka, under the Centre’s grant of ₹50 lakh each, was stopped recently because the funding limit had been reached. Afshan Yasmeen The Hindu speaks to patients and families and takes an overview of the treatment scenario




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Somany Ceramics Ltd. - Disclosures Under Regulation 30 And Regulation 33 Of The SEBI (Listing Obligations And Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations) Submission Of Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone And Consolidated) For The




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Mideast (India) Ltd. - Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation Of Board Meeting Under Regulation 29 (1) (A) Of SEBI (Listing Obligations And Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 For Consideration Of Un-Audited Financial Results For The Quarter Ende




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Smc Credits Ltd. - Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation Under Regulation 29 Of SEBI (Listing Obligations And Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 And Closure Of Trading Window.




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Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. - Outcome Of The Meeting Of The Special Committee For Resolution Plan Held On Tuesday, 6Th August, 2019 And Disclosures Under Regulation 30 Of Securities And Exchange Board Of India (Listing Obligations And Disclosur




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Dewan Housing Finance Corpn Ltd, - Outcome Of The Meeting Of The Special Committee For Resolution Plan Held On Tuesday, 6Th August, 2019 And Disclosures Under Regulation 30 Of Securities And Exchange Board Of India (Listing Obligations And Disclosure Requ




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Info Edge (India) Ltd. - Disclosure Under Regulation 30 Of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015




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Econo Trade (India) Ltd - Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation Under Regulation 29 (1) Of SEBI (Listing Obligation And Disclosures Requirements) Regulation, 2015.