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Single-atom-thick sheets efficiently extract electricity from salt water: An impressive energy density generated by differences

Single-atom-thick sheets efficiently extract electricity from salt water: An impressive energy density generated by differences in salt concentrations.
Source: arstechnica.com


Source: slashdot.org

Word of the day: Pokèmonomics - retail outlets paying to attract customers with virtual creatures. Wonder when we'll start

Word of the day: Pokèmonomics - retail outlets paying to attract customers with virtual creatures. Wonder when we'll start seeing delegates use them to attract visitors to their booths at conferences? "Come and see our Pokémon on #A26 and try out new drug / machine / website."
Source: next.ft.com

Looking forward to the papers suggesting daily Pokemon Go steps targets. "Counting the Extra Footsteps From Pokémon Go

Looking forward to the papers suggesting daily Pokemon Go steps targets. "Counting the Extra Footsteps From Pokémon Go Mania: Some users are walking out of the way to catch 'em all. ... Millions of Pokémon Go users are suddenly getting real exercise while playing the game, which is done by walking...
Source: bloomberg.com

Motivational interviewing (MI) for preventing alcohol misuse in young adults is not effective enough | Cochrane

Motivational interviewing (MI) for preventing alcohol misuse in young adults is not effective enough | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Corticosteroids for Bell's palsy | Cochrane "The available moderate- to high-quality evidence from randomised controlled

Corticosteroids for Bell's palsy | Cochrane "The available moderate- to high-quality evidence from randomised controlled trials showed significant benefit from treating Bell's palsy with corticosteroids. We calculated that to stop one person from being left with facial weakness, 10 people need to be...
Source: cochrane.org

Self-monitoring and self-management of oral anticoagulation therapy | Cochrane

Self-monitoring and self-management of oral anticoagulation therapy | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Varied diet (or the means to afford a varied diet) is healthy for you. "Dietary Diversity, Diet Cost, and Incidence of

Varied diet (or the means to afford a varied diet) is healthy for you. "Dietary Diversity, Diet Cost, and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in the United Kingdom: A Prospective Cohort Study: Using a large prospective cohort, Annalijn Conklin and colleagues investigate the association between dietary diversity...
Source: plos.org

A&E turned into Pokemon gym. Wonder which junior doc is defending it. ;-) "Pokemon Go gamers told to keep out of A&E

A&E turned into Pokemon gym. Wonder which junior doc is defending it. ;-) "Pokemon Go gamers told to keep out of A&E after monster hub is found there - Hospital Dr"
Source: hospitaldr.co.uk

Tough read but a refreshing reminder of the importance of the learner in the process of education. Freire criticises the

Tough read but a refreshing reminder of the importance of the learner in the process of education. Freire criticises the 'banking model' of education where empty learners are simply filled with deposits by teachers. Instead he explores how learners and teachers can work (and be rewarded) together.
Source: wikipedia.org

Making Waves in the Sky off of Africa : Image of the Day: The rise and fall of colliding air columns can make cloud patterns—gravity

Making Waves in the Sky off of Africa : Image of the Day: The rise and fall of colliding air columns can make cloud patterns—gravity waves—similar to a boat’s wake.
Source: nasa.gov

Cycling and Diabetes Prevention: Practice-Based Evidence for Public Health Action: Panter and Ogilvie describe findings

Cycling and Diabetes Prevention: Practice-Based Evidence for Public Health Action: Panter and Ogilvie describe findings that link recreational and commuter cycling with reduced incidence of diabetes. Jenna Panter. David Ogilvie. PLOS Med.
Source: plos.org

Donald Clark Plan B: 10 ways Pokemon Go portends AR in learning

Donald Clark Plan B: 10 ways Pokemon Go portends AR in learning
Source: blogspot.com

Why people block ads ... and no they won't turn their adblocker off. "Here’s how people who block ads justify it: Convenience,

Why people block ads ... and no they won't turn their adblocker off. "Here’s how people who block ads justify it: Convenience, control, and avoiding slow load times: Here's some good news and bad news for publishers losing sleep over the rise of adblocking: The good news is that most people don't...
Source: niemanlab.org

How to Record High Quality Audio for E-Learning: We all recognize the sound of poor quality audio when we hear it. Whether

How to Record High Quality Audio for E-Learning: We all recognize the sound of poor quality audio when we hear it. Whether it’s unwanted static, an echo, or ambient room noise, bad audio can distract your learners from the content in your e-learning course and prevent them from clearly receiving your...
Source: elearninguncovered.com

This story says as much about our willingness to delegate our food hygiene to others - preferably the cheapest. 2 for 1

This story says as much about our willingness to delegate our food hygiene to others - preferably the cheapest. 2 for 1 ... no thanks. "'Wash salad' advice after two die from E. coli - BBC News: Shoppers are being reminded to thoroughly wash mixed salad leaves amid concern that this food could be...
Source: bbc.co.uk


Source: mit.edu

GiveDirectly: Send money directly to the extreme poor: GiveDirectly allows donors to send money directly to the poor with

GiveDirectly: Send money directly to the extreme poor: GiveDirectly allows donors to send money directly to the poor with no strings attached. Our approach is guided by rigorous evidence of impact and our values of efficiency, transparency, and respect.
Source: givedirectly.org

Rethinking Authentication, Revamping the Business: IP authentication is the most important mechanism for authorizing access

Rethinking Authentication, Revamping the Business: IP authentication is the most important mechanism for authorizing access to licensed e-resources resources. Substantial business and policy issues for libraries and publishers alike connect up to I…
Source: sspnet.org

Solar Impulse: Zero-fuel plane leaves Seville for Cairo - BBC News: The zero-fuel aeroplane, Solar Impulse, has begun what

Solar Impulse: Zero-fuel plane leaves Seville for Cairo - BBC News: The zero-fuel aeroplane, Solar Impulse, has begun what should be its penultimate flight, leaving Seville in Spain bound for Cairo in Egypt.
Source: bbc.co.uk