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Shiv Sena (UBT)’s manifesto promises to scrap reservation cap, Adani’s Dharavi project

Uddhav Thackeray moots new housing policy, vows to scrap cluster development of Koliwadas till the consent of the fishing community is obtained; says joint MVA manifesto to be released by the weekend




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Bengaluru rains: Three bodies recovered, 17 feared trapped as under-construction building collapses




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Rapid in situ generation of 2-(halomethyl)-5-phenylfuran and nucleophilic addition in a microflow reactor

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00358F, Paper
Open Access
Yuma Matsuura, Shinichiro Fuse
Various 2,5-disubstituted furans were synthesized via 5-substituted 2-halomethylfurans using microflow technology.
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Getting Started with CSS Shapes: Wrapping content around custom paths

Using CSS Shapes we can create experiences that we have never been able to create on the web before.




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Rapid assessment of pulse polio campaign shows high vaccine coverage, highlights gaps in Chennai

Chennai accounted for nearly 21% of the non-vaccinated children, highlighting the gaps in an urban area and the need for targeted community outreach




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What is stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer? How does it compare to other treatments?

Stereotactic radiotherapy uses high doses of radiation to target and kill cancer cells; it uses newer machines that can deliver very focused radiation beams




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Glioblastoma: why immunotherapy may offer hope for brain cancer patients

Recent trials have shown that immunotherapy can safely be delivered through injections into the cerebrospinal fluid; scientists are now exploring how to adapt these methods to penetrate the tumour more effectively




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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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Spectacular choreography, recital

Vimmi Easwar and her disciples enthralled the audience in Thrissur with their Kuchipudi performance.




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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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Master of the chronograph

New Breitling CEO Georges Kern comes forth on what can be expected from the maritime chronograph company




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Grapes are sweet

New Zealand’s Central Otago region, once famous for its gold rush, is basking in riches of another kind — the headiness of wines




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A flower in time: Chronographs with a softer touch

Latest floral chronographs to add a bit of drama and fantasy to your attire




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Bellamkonda Sreenivas on ‘Chatrapathi’ remake: This is our tribute to SS Rajamouli

Actor Bellamkonda Sreenivas talks about his debut in Hindi cinema with the redux of Rajamouli-Prabhas blockbuster ‘Chatrapathi’




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Julia Margaret Cameron : the colonial shadows of Victorian photography / Jeff Rosen.

London : Paul Melon Centre for Studies in British Art, 2024.




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Portrait and place : photography in Senegal, 1840-1960 / Giulia Paoletti.

Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2024]




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Groups and graphs, designs and dynamics / edited by R. A. Bailey, Peter J. Cameron, Yaokun Wu.

Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2024.




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Curriculum vitae : autobiography / Muriel Spark.

London : Penguin Books, 1993.




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Maggie Smith : a biography / Michael Coveney.

London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2015.




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Rhapsody in blue (1945) / directed by Irving Rapper [DVD].

Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2011]




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Counter-cartographies : reading Singapore otherwise / Joanne Leow.

Liverpool : Liverpool University Press, 2024.




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Rapper's deluxe : how hip hop made the world / Todd Boyd.

London : Phaidon Press Limited, 2024




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Afro-Cuban music : a bibliographic guide / John Gray.

Nyack, New York : African Diaspora Press, 2012.




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Making working relationships work : the TRIPS toolkit for handling relationship challenges and promoting rapport / Helen Spencer-Oatey, Domna Lazidou.

Melbourne, Victoria : Castledown, 2024.




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Tibet : my story : an autobiography / Jetsun Pema ; with Gilles van Grasdorff ; [translated by Geraldine Le Roy and James Mayor].

Shaftesbury, Dorset, England ; Rockport, Ma. : Element, 1997.




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Ekaterinburg : the last days of the Romanovs / Helen Rappaport.

London : Windmill, 2009.




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Biographical dictionary of Republican China / Howard L. Boorman, editor ; Richard C. Howard, associate editor.

New York : Columbia University Press, 1967-1971.




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The hidden life : hagiographic essays, meditations, spiritual texts / Edith Stein, [edited by L. Gelber and Michael Linssen] ; translated by Waltraut Stein.

Washington, DC : ICS Publications, 2014.




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Life in a Jewish family : Edith Stein : an autobiography 1891-1916 / Sister Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Discalced Carmelite ; edited by Dr. L. Gelber and Romaeus Leuven, O.C.D. ; translation by Josephine Koeppel, O.C.D.

Washington, D.C. : ICS Publications, [2016]




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Reuse of spent industrial graphite in batteries by green recycling and interphase functionalization

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3653-3663
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00438H, Research Article
Yu Jiang, Yuqing Li, Qunting Qu, Linze Lv, Jie Shao, Jing Wang, Honghe Zheng
A green, energy-saving and effective method for recycling graphite from spent Li-ion batteries and its reutilization in high-voltage dual-ion batteries are developed.
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Porphyrin-linked graphdiyne as a substrate for constructing single-atom catalysts with transition metals towards oxygen reduction reactions and oxygen evolution reactions

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3741-3746
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00555D, Research Article
Jiejie Ping, Mei Wu, Manyu Liu, Yan Jiang, Wenhui Shang, Menggai Jiao, Jiahao Ruan, Nan Wang, Zhiyu Jia
Porphyrin-linked graphdiyne anchored with transition metals exhibits outstanding electrochemical performance, attributed to the modifications in the coordination environment.
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Multiple hydrogen bonding in crosslinked graphene oxide films with improved stretchability and toughness

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3724-3730
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00571F, Research Article
Mengling Yang, Chunyu Wang, Wenbin Wang, Li Yang, Shaolei Qu, Zhaoming Zhang, Xuzhou Yan
The UPy-rich polymers have been utilized to toughen and strengthen graphene oxide films through quadruple hydrogen-bonding, which offered a promising route for developing high-performance two-dimensional materials.
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(WO + ICG)@PLGA@lipid/plasmid DNA nanocomplexes as core–shell vectors for synergistic genetic/photothermal therapy

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3747-3757
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00330F, Research Article
Yang Bai, Guoqing Feng, Qingbin Yang, Tingting Hua, Bowen Li, Hao-Lin Guo, Yuan Liu, Qing Yuan, Niansong Qian, Bin Zheng
(WO + ICG)@PLGA@PL could not only achieve a synergistic therapy effect of gene delivery and photothermal effect but also effectively inhibit tumor growth.
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Self-assembled phthalocyanine-based nano-photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy for hypoxic tumors

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00602J, Review Article
Lin He, Ding Ma
This paper reviews the potential of self-assembled phthalocyanine-based nano-photosensitizers for overcoming the limitations of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treating hypoxic tumors.
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“Delocalized π-bond” guided pyramidal nanocrystal superstructures for excellent light trapping in SERS

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00576G, Research Article
Yang Shang, Bo Ren, Xiaotian Wang, Jie Lin
A 2D CuI pyramidal superstructure is self-assembled in a manner similar to a delocalized π-bond, which effectively traps light and exhibits a remarkable SERS performance.
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Spiro-[4,5]-cyclohexadiene-8-one Polymers: Photoactivated Crosslinking and Switch-On Fluorescence for Lithography

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00688G, Research Article
Yi Yuan, Mi Chao, Yunyi Shang, Yujia Gao, Guangle Niu, Wanggang Fang, Liqing He, Hui Wang
Developing multiple photoresponsive polymers is crucial for creating versatile intelligent materials; however, it poses a significant challenge due to the limited availability of photoactivated moieties. Herein, we present a novel...
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Former CIA Chief of Disguise Breaks Down Cold War Spy Photography

During the Cold War, surveillance in Moscow was the most difficult kind of surveillance that the US had encountered around the globe. There are lots of was to collect intelligence, and cameras were former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez's favorite. Jonna talks about all the different photography methods US spies used during the Cold War, from carrier pigeons holding tiny cameras to a variety of different spy cameras that could be hidden in pens, ties and pocketbooks. Check out Jonna Mendez’s most recent book The Moscow Rules or find more information about her on her website on https://www.themasterofdisguise.com/ Moscow Rules: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541762185/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0 Archival images courtesy of the International Spy Museum (SPY) in Washington, DC, a Guinness World Record recognized nonprofit with the largest collection of spy artifacts in the world. At the Museum, you can see firsthand some of these spy gadgets: http://www.spymuseum.org/ Additional Archival Images Courtesy of: Images of Tolkachev are courtesy of a family friend, from The Billion Dollar Spy. You can find out more about the book here: https://www.davidehoffman.com/ Image of Matchbox Camera courtesy of the CIA, who does not endorse the contents of this production Interspectral: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoG3unoSTVcR64o8vGb1SEQ Getty Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division




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How a Nat Geo Photographer Selects the Best Images from a Shoot

Steve Winter has been a contributing wildlife photographer with National Geographic for over 20 years. As a wildlife photographer, Steve always has tons of photographs to sift through, and eventually whittle down. Watch as Steve lays out how he actually goes about choosing the perfect photograph.




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How FIFA Graphics & Gameplay Are Evolving (1993 - 2023)

Kantcho Doskov, game design director on the FIFA team, breaks down how FIFA's gameplay has evolved over the years. Kantcho goes all the way back to 1993 to talk about FIFA's original isometric view and then breaks down FIFA 23's HyperMotion2 technology that's aided by artificial intelligence.




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Tech Support - Therapist Answers Relationship Questions From Twitter

Licensed family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile answers the internet's burning questions about relationships. How do you know if someone is gaslighting you? Can a relationship withstand cheating? Do open relationships really work? What causes a marriage of fifteen years to fail? How do you know if your significant other is "The One"? Stephanie answers all these questions and much more. Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Chris Davies Expert: Stephanie R. Yates Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nicole Ford Camera Operator: Rahil Ashruff Audio: Jeff Gaumer Production Assistant: Patrick Sargent Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds




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11 Levels of Holiday Gift Wrapping: Easy to Complex

Sophie Liard, an expert gift wrapper and author of "The Folding Lady," demonstrates and explains a variety of gift wrapping techniques in 11 levels of difficulty, from the easiest to most complex. From a traditional box with a bow to concealing a soccer ball in a wrapping paper gift bag, this expert shows us how to add some spark to your gifting this holiday season. Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Sophie Liard Creative Producer: Katherine Wzorek Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Kameryn Hamilton Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer Camera Operator: Jack Belisle Gaffer: Mar Alfonso Sound Mixer: Lily Van Leeuwen Production Assistant: Caleb Clark Hair & Make-Up: Yev Wright-Mason Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds




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Synthesis of chiral graphene structures and their comprehensive applications: a critical review

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,1855-1895
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00021H, Review Article
Animesh Sinha, Hongyun So
Chiral graphene, a “superlattice structure,” effectively engages with target substances. Its superconductivity, tunable electronic structure, and topological states could significantly contribute to advanced materials science technologies.
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Engineering in situ growth of Au nanoclusters on hydrophilic paper fibres for fluorescence calligraphy-based chemical logic gates and information encryption

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,2007-2015
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00307A, Communication
Jun Jiang Luo, Dun Ying Guo, Zi Bo Qu, Hong Qun Luo, Nian Bing Li, Hao Lin Zou, Bang Lin Li
The staining of modified papers with HAuCl4 solutions enables the in situ growth of Au nanoclusters, and the improved fluorescence stability and uniform material distribution facilitate the chemical logic gates and information encryption systems.
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Graphene-based microelectrodes with bidirectional functionality for next-generation retinal electronic interfaces

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,1948-1961
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00282B, Communication
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Fikret Taygun Duvan, Marina Cunquero, Eduard Masvidal-Codina, Steven T. Walston, Maria Marsal, Jose Manuel de la Cruz, Damia Viana, Diep Nguyen, Julie Degardin, Xavi Illa, Julie M. Zhang, Maria del Pilar Bernícola, José Gabriel Macias-Montero, Carles Puigdengoles, Gustavo Castro-Olvera, Elena del Corro, Socrates Dokos, Mokhtar Chmeissani, Pablo Loza-Alvarez, Serge Picaud, Jose A. Garrido
This article presents the development and testing of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) microelectrode arrays for interfacing with retinal neurons, showcasing their potential for high-density visual prosthetics.
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Correction: Enhancing the chemotherapeutic efficacy of platinum prodrug nanoparticles and inhibiting cancer metastasis by targeting iron homeostasis

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,2067-2068
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH90069C, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Fang Ding, Lingpu Zhang, Hao Chen, Haiqin Song, Shiguo Chen, Haihua Xiao
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Understanding the relationship between nanosheet thickness and piezoresistivity in graphene strain sensors

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH90072C, Editorial
Sara Domenici
This article highlights the recent work of Coleman et al. (Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9, 1774–1784, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NH00224E) on investigating nanosheet thickness and its impact on piezoresistivity in graphene strain sensors.
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Scientists to probe if grape juice chemical can prevent bowel cancer




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IIT Ropar's new portable knee rehab device to revolutionise post-surgical therapy




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Enhancing soil geographic recognition through LIBS technology: integrating the joint skewness algorithm with back-propagation neural networks

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00251B, Paper
Weinan Zheng, Xun Gao, Kaishan Song, Hailong Yu, Qiuyun Wang, Lianbo Guo, Jingquan Lin
The meticulous task of soil region classification is fundamental to the effective management of soil resources and the development of accurate soil classification systems.
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An ensemble model for rapid quantitative determination of vanadium (V) in petroleum coke by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2841-2855
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00300D, Paper
Hongkun Du, Tengfei Sun, Shaoying Ke, Dongfeng Qi, Wei Zhang, Juan Wei, Bing Yang, Hongyu Zheng
Precise detection and analysis of trace elements in materials are critical for various industrial applications.
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