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scientists previously revealed a mutation in a gene called POMC (proopiomelanocortin) predisposes dogs to obesity. The genetic variant is found in about a quarter of labrador retrievers and two-thirds of flat-coated retrievers, with the effect slightly larger in the former. Now two explanations have emerged for the association: not only are dogs with the mutation hungrier between meals, but they burn fewer calories when at rest.
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2 years ago Read more at The Guardian

The review discussed the preliminary application and huge development potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in battery interface research. This review starts from a novel perspective of the critical role of electrolyte chemistry and electrode interface on the performance and safety of lithium batteries. It highlights the application prospects of machine learning models in this research field.
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2 years ago Read more at EurekAlert

Professor Hyunchul Oh has reported a breakthrough in efficient hydrogen storage. This innovative research centers around a nanoporous magnesium borohydride structure (Mg(BH4)2), showcasing the remarkable capability to store hydrogen at high densities even under normal atmospheric pressure. The reported material exhibits an impressive hydrogen storage capacity of 144 g/L per volume of pores, surpassing traditional methods.
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2 years ago Read more at EurekAlert

Irish Farmers Journal specialists are giving talks on all aspects of agriculture to second level students from across the country. We’ve gone from having full classes every year, say 24 in a class, down to 17 or 18. Students don’t have the same interest because it’s not a farm plan – they have to go off and do a scientific investigation.
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2 years ago Read more at Irish Farmers Journal

If you wish for the date to be changed, email healthsciences.recruitment@stir.ac.uk explaining why you wish to change the date. Ensure that you have set up your Microsoft Teams well in advance of your interview date so that there will be no issues on the day. If you have not already uploaded your identification to your applicant portal, you must do this now and this should be as follows: Photographic ID (e.g. Passport, Driving Licence with photograph) Proof of Address (
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2 years ago Read more at University of Stirling

Spinosaurus was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs, and it ate fish. Or did it dive after its prey like a penguin or a sea lion? This has become a question of prickly contention among dinosaur experts.
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2 years ago Read more at The New York Times

During the conference, the abstract book was released by Prof Vijay Lakshmi Saxena ( Immediate Past President of ISCA) Cluster University of Jammu ( Chief Patron of the Conference ) and other officials from the collaborative institution.
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2 years ago Read more at Daily Excelsior

CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates science centres and planetariums in Jeypore, Ghatgaon, and Baripada, Koraput, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj. Gujarat Science City celebrated National Science Day with a five-day Science Carnival, commemorating Sir C V Raman.
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2 years ago Read more at The Times of India

UKRI suspends Research England equality, diversity and inclusion advisory group. Scientists mount backlash over Donelan’s “censorship” of UKRI. The same day, the head of the University and College Union writes to the science secretary.
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2 years ago Read more at Research Professional News

The University of Manitoba’s Department of Soil Science and Manitoba Habitat Conservancy (MHC) are pleased to present the inaugural Ted Poyser Lecture in Soil Health, featuring Dr. Melissa Arcand from the University of Saskatchewan. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm at the Richardson International Auditorium, 172 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road.
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2 years ago Read more at UM Today