Miniaturized UV imager for heliophysics science investigations

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kodi Rider ◽  
Thomas Immel ◽  
Eltahry Elghandour ◽  
Jason Grillo ◽  
Nathan Darling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Science Investigations

Rheometers, Bioreactors, and Vocalization Forces: Using Basic Science Investigations to Help the Voices of Teachers

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-125
Author(s):  
Sarah Klemuk
Keyword(s):  
Basic Science ◽  
Tissue Growth ◽  
University Of Iowa ◽  
Support Cell ◽  
Rest Periods ◽  
Collaborative Studies ◽  
Professional Voice Users ◽  
The University ◽  
Science Investigations ◽  
Professional Voice

Abstract Collaborative studies at the University of Iowa and the National Center for Voice and Speech aim to help the voices of teachers. Investigators study how cells and tissues respond to vibration doses simulating typical vocalization patterns of teachers. A commercially manufactured instrument is uniquely modified to support cell and tissue growth, to subject tissues to vocalization-like forces, and to measure viscoelastic properties of tissues. Through this basic science approach, steps toward safety limits for vocalization and habilitating rest periods for professional voice users will be achieved.

Evaluation of antipyretic activity of Capsicum annuum by Brewer’s yeast method

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-13
Author(s):  
Dinesh Babu J
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Capsicum Annuum ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Gastrointestinal Function ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Antipyretic Activity ◽  
Similar Chemical ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Science Investigations ◽  
Crucial Ingredient

Plants are being used in medicine and treatment of diseases from years in the evolution. During the development of science, investigations to establish eh scientific proof and validation for the activities and mechanism of herbs to treat diseases. Capsicum annuum has anti-cancer properties, analgesic properties, anti lithogenic and thermogenic properties. It is used to alter the gastrointestinal function and boost metabolism. Many formulations are enriched with capsaicin which is a crucial ingredient in Capsicum to exhibit its weight loss properties. Based on the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of the plant and taking into consideration, the current research will focus on the investigation and comparison of the antipyretic activity of Capsicum in fruits and leaves. Results show that the leaves have similar chemical constituents that had antipyretic potential compared to the fruits. Overall, the Capsicum showed a comparatively same activity with the standard drug, paracetamol.

SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS THAT SUPPORT NGSS TEACHING AND LEARNING

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alec Bodzin ◽  
◽  
James H. Carrigan ◽  
David J. Anastasio ◽  
Kate Popejoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Science Investigations

scholarly journals Geodesy, Geophysics and Fundamental Physics Investigations of the BepiColombo Mission

2021 ◽  
Vol 217 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Genova ◽  
Hauke Hussmann ◽  
Tim Van Hoolst ◽  
Daniel Heyner ◽  
Luciano Iess ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Surface Composition ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Laser Altimeter ◽  
Fundamental Physics ◽  
Radio Science ◽  
Nasa Mission ◽  
Gravity And Magnetic ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Science Investigations

AbstractIn preparation for the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission to Mercury, thematic working groups had been established for coordinating the activities within the BepiColombo Science Working Team in specific fields. Here we describe the scientific goals of the Geodesy and Geophysics Working Group (GGWG) that aims at addressing fundamental questions regarding Mercury’s internal structure and evolution. This multidisciplinary investigation will also test the gravity laws by using the planet Mercury as a proof mass. The instruments on the Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO), which are devoted to accomplishing the GGWG science objectives, include the BepiColombo Laser Altimeter (BELA), the Mercury orbiter radio science experiment (MORE), and the MPO magnetometer (MPO-MAG). The onboard Italian spring accelerometer (ISA) will greatly aid the orbit reconstruction needed by the gravity investigation and laser altimetry. We report the current knowledge on the geophysics, geodesy, and evolution of Mercury after the successful NASA mission MESSENGER and set the prospects for the BepiColombo science investigations based on the latest findings on Mercury’s interior. The MPO spacecraft of the BepiColombo mission will provide extremely accurate measurements of Mercury’s topography, gravity, and magnetic field, extending and improving MESSENGER data coverage, in particular in the southern hemisphere. Furthermore, the dual-spacecraft configuration of the BepiColombo mission with the Mio spacecraft at higher altitudes than the MPO spacecraft will be fundamental for decoupling the internal and external contributions of Mercury’s magnetic field. Thanks to the synergy between the geophysical instrument suite and to the complementary instruments dedicated to the investigations on Mercury’s surface, composition, and environment, the BepiColombo mission is poised to advance our understanding of the interior and evolution of the innermost planet of the solar system.

scholarly journals BepiColombo Science Investigations During Cruise and Flybys at the Earth, Venus and Mercury

2021 ◽  
Vol 217 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria Mangano ◽  
Melinda Dósa ◽  
Markus Fränz ◽  
Anna Milillo ◽  
Joana S. Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
French Guiana ◽  
European Space Agency ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Space Agency ◽  
Spacecraft Mission ◽  
Joint Mission ◽  
Science Investigations ◽  
Orbit Insertion ◽  
Inner Heliosphere

AbstractThe dual spacecraft mission BepiColombo is the first joint mission between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to explore the planet Mercury. BepiColombo was launched from Kourou (French Guiana) on October 20th, 2018, in its packed configuration including two spacecraft, a transfer module, and a sunshield. BepiColombo cruise trajectory is a long journey into the inner heliosphere, and it includes one flyby of the Earth (in April 2020), two of Venus (in October 2020 and August 2021), and six of Mercury (starting from 2021), before orbit insertion in December 2025. A big part of the mission instruments will be fully operational during the mission cruise phase, allowing unprecedented investigation of the different environments that will encounter during the 7-years long cruise. The present paper reviews all the planetary flybys and some interesting cruise configurations. Additional scientific research that will emerge in the coming years is also discussed, including the instruments that can contribute.

scholarly journals Biographies carved in wood: Turning points in the lives of two medieval Virgin sculptures

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-175
Author(s):  
Bettina Ebert
Keyword(s):  
Turning Points ◽  
Material Composition ◽  
Conservation Science ◽  
Science Investigations

By comparing two medieval polychrome sculptures of a combined enthroned Virgin and nativity scene, important and hitherto unnoticed stages in their object biographies can be described. Provenance and attribution are addressed by virtue of stylistic and material comparisons, and the sculptures’ wider iconographic, social, historical and spatial contexts are outlined. The article demonstrates how conservation science investigations feed into knowledge regarding the sculptures’ material composition, use, transformation and treatment histories. Thus, the applicability of the conservator’s approach to examining objects and shedding light on wider historical contexts is outlined by virtue of this case study.

scholarly journals Cardiomyopathy: Getting Bigger All the Time - Lessons Learned about Heart Disease from Tropomyosin

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David F. Wieczorek
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Genetic Association ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Thin Filament ◽  
Contractile Proteins ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Genetic Mutations ◽  
Filament Protein ◽  
Science Investigations

In 1990, John and Christine Seidman uncovered the genetic association between mutations in sarcomeric contractile proteins and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Since then, the increase in knowledge and understanding of this disease has increased exponentially. Although pathologies associated with the various cardiomyopathies are vastly different, in some cases, the same proteins are causative, but with different genetic mutations. The focus of this article will be on hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathies, which are often caused by mutations in sarcomeric contractile proteins. Tropomyosin, a thin filament protein, serves as a paradigm to illustrate how different mutations within the same protein can generate the hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathic condition. As such, the significant advances in information derived from basic science investigations has led to the development of novel therapeutics in the treatment of these pathological diseases. This article will illustrate linkages which occur to bridge scientific advances to clinical treatments in cardiomyopathic patients.

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