In this study, the authors studied the ability for bacteria to develop antibiotic resistance over successive generations and modeled the trajectory to predict how antibiotic resistance is developed.
Read More...Characterizing the evolution of antibiotic resistance in commercial Lactobacillus strains
In this study, the authors studied the ability for bacteria to develop antibiotic resistance over successive generations and modeled the trajectory to predict how antibiotic resistance is developed.
Read More...Percentages are a better format for conveying medical risk than frequencies
It can be challenging for the general public to understand data on medical risk. Weseley-Jones and Mordechai tackle this issue by conducting a survey to assess people's skill and comfort with understanding medical risk information in percentage and frequency formats.
Read More...Linearity of piezoelectric response of electrospun polymer-based (PVDF) fibers with barium titanate nanoparticles
Here, seeking to develop an understanding of the properties that determine the viability of piezoelectric flexible materials for applications in electro-mechanical sensors, the authors investigated the effects of the inclusion BaTiO3 nanoparticles in electrospun Polyvinyledene Fluoride. They found the voltage generated had a piecewise linear dependence on the applied force at a few temperatures.
Read More...Towards an Integrated Solution for Renewable Water and Energy
An integrated plant that would generate energy from solar power and provide clean water would help solve multiple sustainability issues. The feasibility of such a plant was investigated by looking at the efficacy of several different modules of such a plant on a small scale.
Read More...It's better than me: Investigating the psychological risks of AI on self-esteem
Here the authors investigated whether frequent use of generative AI tools triggers upward social comparison and negatively impacts users' performance self-esteem. Based on a survey of 121 adults, they found no significant relationship between AI usage and self-esteem, concluding that current chatbot interactions do not pose the same psychological threat as peer-based comparisons.
Read More...Optimizing Arthrospira platensis growth for biofuel production via symbiosis between cyanobacteria strains
The authors test symbiotic relationships among cyanobacteria species to generate more robust cultures for potential biofuel production.
Read More...Nonthermal nitrogen fixation with air and water by using a low-pressure plasma
SpottingDiffusion: Using transfer learning to detect Latent Diffusion Model-synthesized images
Voltage, power, and energy production of a Shewanella oneidensis biofilm microbial fuel cell in microgravity
The authors looked at the ability of Shewanella oneidensis to generate energy in a microbial fuel cell under varying conditions. They found that the S. Onedensis biofilm was able to produce energy in microgravity and that one of the biggest factors that limited energy production was a decrease in growth medium present.
Read More...COVID 19 and the perceived impacts on adolescents’ and young adults’ mental health: A quantitative survey
Here, recognizing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on young peoples' mental health and wellbeing the authors used an online survey which included the short General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) to probe 102 young adults. Overall they found that young adults perceived the pandemic to be detrimental to many areas of their wellbeing, with females and those aged 18-19 and 22-23 reporting to be the most significantly impacted.
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