The authors studied the impact of menstrual costs on the gender wage gap.
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Silver armor against bacteria: A battle of antimicrobial effectiveness
Pathogenic bacteria cause major economic losses in agriculture, and widespread antibiotic use has led to increasing resistance. This study tested whether a low-cost DIY method could produce antibacterial colloidal silver effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive plant pathogens.
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Here the authors evaluate the relationship between state-level abortion policies and maternal mortality across the United States from 2018 to 2021. Their findings reveal that states with restrictive abortion laws consistently experienced higher maternal mortality ratios than those with protective policies, culminating in a 72% increase in deaths within restrictive states by the end of the study period.
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The authors looked at the ability subjects to rotation a 4D cube and how the ability to practice cube rotation impact their ability to understand 4D space.
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Advertising platforms like Google Ads use AI to drive the algorithms used to maximize advertisers benefits. This study shows that AI does not adjust it strategy based on auction type and highlights the limitations of AI running without explicit guidance.
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The authors analyzed racial and ethnic representation in studies on PFAS and neurological health outcomes.
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The authors looked the ability of sound sensors to predict clogged pipes when the sound intensity data is run through a machine learning algorithm.
Read More...India’s digital public infrastructure: Analyzing UPI and Aadhaar in GDP growth and cost optimization
India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)—including the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Aadhaar—has been globally recognized for advancing financial inclusion and efficient governance. This study analyzes data from 2016–17 to 2023–24 the impact of these services on India's GDP.
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The authors investigated alcohol content of foods during preparation and when ready to serve to determine how much alcohol remained in the food.
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Analysis of the Sloan green and red photometry of the Type Ia supernova 2024neh
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