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A novel IoT-based approach using fractional fuzzy Hamacher aggregation operators application in revolutionizing healthcare selection
Author Correction: A bioabsorbable mechanoelectric fiber as electrical stimulation suture
Hypoglycemia and hospital mortality in critically ill patients
Author Correction: Discovery of orally bioavailable SARS-CoV-2 papain-like protease inhibitor as a potential treatment for COVID-19
Analysis and optimization of threaded shear energy absorbing components of collision resistance hydraulic support columns
Engineered CRISPR-Cas9 for Streptomyces sp. genome editing to improve specialized metabolite production
Tailoring PbTe quantum dot Size and morphology via ligand composition
Publisher Correction: Critical functions for STAT5 tetramers in the maturation and survival of natural killer cells
The influence of different drying techniques on polyphenols profile (LC–MS-PDA-Q/TOF) of peach fruit and their pro-health properties by in vitro
Starch-rich plant foods 780,000 y ago: Evidence from Acheulian percussive stone tools
In contrast to animal foods, wild plants often require long, multistep processing techniques that involve significant cognitive skills and advanced toolkits to perform. These costs are thought to have hindered how hominins used these foods and delayed their adoption into our diets. Through the analysis of starch grains preserved on basalt anvils and percussors, we demonstrate that a wide variety of plants were processed by Middle Pleistocene hominins at the site of Gesher Benot Ya’aqov in Israel (33° 00’ 30” N, 35° 37’ 30” E), at least 780,000 y ago. These results further indicate the advanced cognitive abilities of our early ancestors, including their ability to collect plants from varying distances and from a wide range of habitats and to mechanically process them using percussive tools.
Spatiotemporal observation of surface plasmon polariton mediated ultrafast demagnetization
Abstract Surface plasmons offer a promising avenue in the pursuit of swift and localized manipulation of magnetism for advanced magnetic storage and information processing technology. However, observing and understanding spatiotemporal interactions between surface plasmons and spins remains challenging, hindering optimal optical control of magnetism. Here, we demonstrate the spatiotemporal observation of patterned ultrafast demagnetization dynamics in permalloy mediated by propagating surface plasmon polaritons with sub-picosecond time- and sub-μm spatial- scales by employing Lorentz ultrafast electron microscopy combined with excitation through transient optical gratings. We discover correlated spatial distributions of demagnetization amplitude and surface plasmon polariton intensity, the latter characterized by photo-induced near-field electron microscopy. Furthermore, by comparing the results with patterned ultrafast demagnetization dynamics without surface plasmon polariton interaction, we show that the demagnetization is not only enhanced but also exhibits a spatiotemporal modulation near a spatial discontinuity (plasmonic hot spot). Our findings shed light on the intricate interplay between surface plasmons and spins, offer insights into the optimized control of optical excitation of magnetic materials and push the boundaries of ultrafast manipulation of magnetism.
Understanding metro station areas’ functional characteristics via embedding representation: A case study of shanghai
Abstract As crucial transportation hubs for urban travel, metro stations catalyze the transformation of their surrounding areas into highly prominent locations where many activities converge. Uncovering the functional attributes of station areas holds immense significance in comprehending citizens’ activity demands, thereby offering valuable insights for regional development and planning in proximity to metro stations. This study introduces a framework that improves the process of accurately representing station areas. On the basis of the semantic vectors of point of interests (POI) categories trained by the GloVe model, the partition smooth inverse frequency (P-SIF) model and affinity propagation (AP) are employed to generate the embedding representations of station areas and categorize. Finally, we classify the station areas into 9 functional groups: and analyse the spatial distribution characteristics of each group. It is found that most of the station areas in Shanghai show the characteristics of mixed type, in which the characteristics of residential type and commercial type are obvious. In terms of spatial, the stations with commercial characteristics are mainly distributed in the central area of the city, while those with residential and working characteristics are scattered.
Programmable wave-based analog computing machine: a metastructure that designs metastructures
Author Correction: On physical analysis of topological indices and entropy measures for porphyrazine structure using logarithmic regression model
Passive highly dispersive matching network enabling broadband electromagnetic absorption
Retraction Note: Multivariate optimization of removing of cobalt(II) with an efficient aminated-GMA polypropylene adsorbent by induced-grafted polymerization under simultaneous gamma-ray irradiation
Ammonia electrosynthesis from nitrate using a stable amorphous/crystalline dual-phase Cu catalyst
Efficient and rapid identification of tropical maize inbred lines tolerant to waterlogging stress
High organofluorine concentrations in municipal wastewater affect downstream drinking water supplies for millions of Americans
Wastewater receives per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from diverse consumer and industrial sources, and discharges are known to be a concern for drinking water quality. The PFAS family includes thousands of potential chemical structures containing organofluorine moieties. Exposures to a few well-studied PFAS, mainly perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAA), have been associated with increased risk of many adverse health outcomes, prompting federal drinking water regulations for six compounds in 2024. Here, we find that the six regulated PFAS (mean = 7 to 8%) and 18 measured PFAA (mean = 11 to 21%) make up only a small fraction of the extractable organofluorine (EOF) in influent and effluent from eight large municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Most of the EOF in influent (75%) and effluent (62%) consists of mono- and polyfluorinated pharmaceuticals. The treatment technology and sizes of the treatment facilities in this study are similar to those serving 70% of the US population. Despite advanced treatment technologies, the maximum EOF removal efficiency among facilities in this work was <25%. Extrapolating our measurements to other large facilities across the United States results in a nationwide EOF discharge estimate of 1.0 to 2.8 million moles F y −1 . Using a national model that simulates connections between wastewater discharges and downstream drinking water intakes, we estimate that the sources of drinking water for up to 23 million Americans could be contaminated above regulatory thresholds by wastewater-derived PFAS alone. These results emphasize the importance of further curbing ongoing PFAS sources and additional evaluations of the fate and toxicity of fluorinated pharmaceuticals.