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.
Alternatives to animal testing: science, ethics and the law
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Firstly, tests on animals notoriously lack reliability, meaning that repeats of the same tests often produce conflicting results. Secondly – due to profound biological differences between humans and other animals, compounded by the sterile, standardised conditions of the laboratory – tests on animals frequently fail to predict human outcomes.
Trochlear dysplasia: A common & confusing knee condition
WEBFeb 17, 2022 · Trochlear dysplasia (TD) is an abnormality of the knees trochlear groove. There is an invisible transition between what is normal and what is pathologic. The knees trochlear groove is the guide channel, into which the patella engages and glides. TD is characterised by a loss of the normal concave anatomy: the depth of …
DARPA: 60 years of ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence research
WEBJan 5, 2021 · DARPA is currently under the leadership of Dr Victoria Coleman, who was appointed as 22nd director of the organisation in September 2020. Artificial Intelligence technologies Throughout DARPA’s 60 years, it has played a leading role in the creation, development and advancement of ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
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.
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 …
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.
A history of medicolegal death investigation and forensic pathology
WEBMar 3, 2022 · Victor W. Weedn, MD, JD, Former Chief Medical Examiner at the Maryland Department of Health offers fascinating insights into the history of medicolegal death investigation and origins of forensic pathology. Forensic medicine has ancient roots. In the earliest civilisations, rulers were often regarded as divinities and pronounced judgments in cases of suspicious deaths.
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.
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 …