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Determining surface tension of various liquids and shear modulus of paper using crumpling effect
In this article, the authors investigate the shear modulus of different types of paper in the setting of the crumpling effect.
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In this study, the authors test different infill patterns to determine which would be the strongest and most durable for 3D printing applications, which have become an integral part of many facets of life.
Read More...The Effect of Interactive Electronics Use on Psychological Well Being and Interpersonal Relationship Quality in Adults
In recent years, usage of interactive electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets has increased dramatically. Many studies have examined the potential adverse effects of excessive usage of such devices on children and adolescents, but the effects on adults are not well understood. In this study, the authors examined the relationship between adult usage of interactive electronic devices and a variety of clinical measures of psychological well-being. They found that according to some metrics, higher usage of interactive electronic devices is associated with several adverse psychological outcomes, suggesting a need for more careful consideration of such usage patterns in clinical settings.
Read More...Music's Effect on Dogs' Heart Rates
Music can affect the behavior of humans and other animals. In this study, the authors studied five types of music with different tempos and demonstrated how each one affected dogs' heart rates.
Read More...Economic and social drivers of school shootings: Analyzing recent trends
Content warning: This article discusses the frequency and impact of mass violence incidents, particularly school shootings. Gun violence, threats of gun violence, firearm supply, fatalities among minors, and bullying are discussed but not graphically described.
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The decision-making process of an MLB batter: effects of feedback stimuli and anxiety on batting performance
This study examined whether findings from laboratory studies of baseball cognition also apply during real games. Using 2024 MLB data from 30 players, researchers analyzed batting performance under different levels of feedback and anxiety.
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...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.
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