The authors access a panel of leaf traits across ten deciduous tree species to explore adaptive strategies between large and small trees.
Read More...Variation, relationship, and trade-offs of leaf traits in large and small deciduous broadleaf tree species
The authors access a panel of leaf traits across ten deciduous tree species to explore adaptive strategies between large and small trees.
Read More...Study of neural network parameters in detecting heart disease
The authors looked at the ability to detect heart disease before the onset of severe clinical symptoms.
Read More...PID and fuzzy logic optimization of the pitch control of wind turbines
Wind turbines are a valuable source of renewable energy, but face challenges related to unpredictable wind speed. The turbine must be able to control its angle to catch enough wind to generate electricity, while avoiding excess wind that may damage the turbine. Zhou and Wang explore different types of smart turbine controllers to see which appears optimal for electricity generation.
Read More...Impact of simple vs complex carbohydrates under time constraint before anaerobic and aerobic exercise
The goal of this study was to determine the if carbohydrates or complex carbohydrates are better for athlete's performance in anaerobic and aerobic exercise. Ultimately, we found that, when one’s schedule only allows for 30 minutes to eat before a workout, the best pre-workout meal for optimal glycogen levels to prompt muscle hypertrophy, strength increases, and better endurance is one that is simple carbohydrate-heavy.
Read More...A novel bioreactor system to purify contaminated runoff water
In this study, the authors engineer a cost-effective and bio-friendly water purification system using limestone, denitrifying bacteria, and sulfate-reducing bacteria. They evaluated its efficacy with samples from Eastern PA industrial sites.
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