Five rare diseases you never knew existed - Open Access …
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · 2. Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) Frequency: currently unknown. Dr John Todd, a British psychiatrist, first described AIWS in 1955. Todd gave it this name by way of the famous novel by Lewis Carroll, as the illness resembles the events experienced by Alice. The most prominent and often most disturbing symptom is …
Mathematics: A powerful tool for understanding the world
WEBJun 27, 2018 · An unexpected outcome. One of the goals of DMS is to develop new mathematical theories, models and tools to help solve some of the most challenging problems in the physical, biological and life sciences. This research ultimately has a significant impact on the United States’ health, security and economy. A clear example emerged last year.
Insider threats: What they are and how to prevent them
WEBJul 24, 2023 · Altogether preventing Insider Threats is not entirely possible. However, organisations can ensure policies and procedures are in place to minimise the risk posed by insider threats. This often requires a multi-faceted approach that combines technological solutions, robust policies, and an organisational culture focused on security.
Nuclear power: The safer and cheaper alternative to fossil fuels
WEBJan 22, 2021 · Instead, making energy usage more sustainable is an alternative, realistic strategy. Nuclear power is much more sustainable than fossil fuels, and much more reliable than renewable energy sources such as wind or solar. Therefore, the waste products produced by nuclear energy may well be a price worth paying for a …
The role of algae in sustaining our planet – past, present and future
WEBOct 19, 2017 · Single-celled blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, were the original, microscopic organisms that photosynthesized carbon dioxide (CO2) from Earth’s early atmosphere and converted it to oxygen (O2) some 2.45 million years ago1. This process made the world habitable by more complex organisms, like modern humans who showed up some 200,000 years ago.
Open Access Government - Health & Social Care | Research
WEB2 days ago · The latest open access and free to distribute eBooks from key industry stakeholders covering health, energy, environment, plus more. Open Access Government produce compelling and informative products across the Health & Social Care, Research & Innovation and Government sectors.
Effective information governance: building a framework
WEBMar 10, 2023 · An information governance framework helps organisations manage their data and information, and ensures they are used effectively to meet needs and add value. A good information governance framework will help you manage your information throughout its lifecycle. The best will put information security, risk management, and assurance of …
The plastic timeline: How did we get here? - Open Access …
WEBJan 28, 2021 · Neil Armstrong plants a nylon flag on the moon in 1969 as plastic starts to become a go-to material in the 1970s. In 1977, the plastic bag was introduced to the grocery industry as an alternative to the paper bag—something we’re trying to revert back to 40-plus years later. Production takes a noticeable dip as laws start to be introduced.
Cocoboards: Affordable building material made from coconut husks
WEBSep 20, 2018 · The research team’s primary objective was the development of an environmentally friendly technology for the production of an affordable and natural building material, in this case, a fibreboard consisting of crop residue from the coconut production with a tannin-based adhesive. In doing so, the entire …
The importance of water in agriculture - Open Access Government
WEBMar 15, 2023 · Bluewater is the volume of surface and groundwater used; this is mainly water used for irrigation. Grey water is the volume of freshwater needed to assimilate the pollutants generated in producing animals or crops. Green water use is the least important of the three water footprints in farming regions with substantial regular rainfall.