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Using machine learning to predict the severity of salmonella infection

David Ussery, a Professor in the Department of BioMedical Informatics at UAMS, and his student, Aakash Bhattacharyya, discuss using Machine Learning methods to predict the pathogenicity of a bacterial infection based on genome sequencing.
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Manufactured chemicals: A significant contributor to chronic childhood diseases

Pamela J. Lein from the University of California, Davis, discusses manufactured chemicals as a significant contributor to chronic childhood diseases.
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What does it mean to ‘know’ something in the age of AI?

Stephanie Schneider from SUNY Old Westbury examines how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our understanding of knowledge and challenging traditional concepts as it becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives.
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Climate and hydrologic change across the Great Lakes region and other transboundary waters

Scott Steinschneider, M. Altaf Arain, Paulin Coulibaly, Andrew Gronewold, and Gail Krantzberg, explore climate and hydrologic change across the Great Lakes region in North America and other transboundary waters.
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Joint sounds, how do they arise?

A key aspect of joint manipulation is the audible sounds that may occur during manipulation, which are believed to result from a phenomenon known as tribonucleation. Dr Rob Sillevis from.
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Bean breeding at the University of Guelph: Past and present

Examine bean breeding at the University of Guelph, both past and present, conducted by its Department of Plant Agriculture.
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Advancing precision agriculture for sustainable farming in Canada

Canada aims for a more sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural sector, with precision agriculture playing a crucial role, according to Professor Aitazaz A. Farooque and Professor Qamar U. Zaman.
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Daily cigarette smoking research from the Global Flourishing Study

Sung Joon Jang from the Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor University and Pepperdine University, shares some of the new findings about daily cigarette smoking from the Global Flourishing Study.
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Berry industry in Alberta: Exploring the processing system

Aleksandra Tymczak studies the berry industry, an expanding industry in Alberta’s agricultural system. Here, she discusses the current capacity for processing berries as well as the challenges and emerging opportunities to develop the berry processing system.
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Unleashing the potential of biology in mining and enhanced rock weathering by bridging the...

Martin Van Den Berghe, CEO of Cytochrome, along with Jayme Feyhl-Buska and Paul Reginato of Homeworld Collective, explore the potential of biology in mining and enhanced rock weathering by bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Figure 1: Ocular nutrients, including carotenoids, healthy fats, antioxidant vitamins and minerals can be found in leafy greens, bell peppers, citrus, nuts, and wild salmon.

Ocular nutrition for a digital generation

Effective nutritional solutions to support healthy vision in children affected by Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Discover how healthcare professionals and policymakers can promote eye health and reduce the impact of screen time on kids.

A crisis in STEM education: We must fund STEM education research focused on interdisciplinary...

Reductions in STEM education funding occur at a crucial time when interdisciplinary problem-solving is vital for innovation. Nancy Butler Songer highlights the importance of Iterative Science and Engineering (ISE) programs, where students engage in cycles of designing and testing solutions to regional problems.
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The role of research and knowledge creation in decolonization

Geraldine Balzer from the University of Saskatchewan emphasizes the importance of reciprocity and relationality in research with Indigenous communities, advocating for collaborative knowledge generation that respects community values and involves extended engagement.
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The decline of volunteering in the U.S explained

Rebecca Nesbit, Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, and Laurie E. Paarlberg, Ph.D. from Indiana University – Indianapolis, initiate a discussion on the decline of volunteering in the United States. They emphasize the significance of this trend and suggest ways to address it.
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Male victims of intimate partner violence: Insights from twenty years of research

Denise A. Hines, Ph.D., Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work at the College of Public Health, George Mason University, explores the often-overlooked issue of male victims of intimate partner violence (IPV).
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Power generation game changers: Metal fuels to propel our future

Dr Michelle Pantoya of Texas Tech University examines the advantages of metal fuels compared to traditional hydrocarbons, emphasizing their potential importance in future energy generation.
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Rethinking papillary thyroid cancer: Why “low risk” isn’t always low impact

Oliver Bathe, Professor of Surgery and Oncology at the University of Calgary and CEO of Qualisure Diagnostics, urges us to rethink papillary thyroid cancer, noting that “low risk” isn’t always synonymous with low impact.
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Sustainable strategic management: Toward flourishing circularity

Discover how Sustainable Strategic Management (SSM) enables flourishing circularity through enterprise-level transformation.
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Horticulture: Hormonal therapy for grapevines

Jim Willwerth, Assistant Professor and Researcher at Brock University, Canada, in this horticulture discussion, delves into what we need to know about hormonal therapy for grapevines, including plant growth regulators.
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Chronic pain and healthcare education in Canada: Bridging the divide

Hansel Lui from the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care discusses inadequacies in healthcare education regarding chronic pain management in Canada and opportunities to close these gaps.

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