Is \”Personhood\” Attainable for AI?
Figure 1: There is an ongoing question as to what makes AI different from human beings As technology progresses it becomes more evident that the world around us is increasingly …
A review into the influenza virus, its spread, drug resistance and the steps taken to reduce outbreaks
Abstract Humans have made remarkable progress, and even today they are at the stage of controlling and managing certain aspects of human biology by extending lifespan and gene cloning. Although …
Why is ‘octasulphur’ the most stable form of sulphur?
Figure 1: sulphur Molecule Abstract: The periodic table is composed of 118 discovered elements. Each of them has unique properties differentiating it from the other. However, elements can be …
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About Mars: A Review of the Characteristics of the Martian Planet
Abstract The colonization of Mars has been a topic of much discussion, and in recent years the media has had plenty to publish on this topic making this venture appear …
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Using Bluetooth RSSI Values to Classify Proximity with Deep Neural Networks for COVID-19 Contact Tracing
Abstract The Radio Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) obtained by Bluetooth can be used to estimate the proximity and duration of an individual’s exposure to patients diagnosed with COVID-19. This is …
Measuring Pollution Levels in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Abstract The Ouseburn Valley within Newcastle upon Tyne is an urban tributary that has been placed under pressure as a result of the continuing urban development and changes to its …
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Neurological and Cardiovascular Complications in COVID-19
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has infected patients who have died of stroke and myocardial injury. The purpose of this study is to identify the neurological and cardiovascular complications of COVID-19. …
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Demographic Bias in Unemployment Across the U.S. during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract COVID-19 has been reported to disproportionately affect minorities in terms of mortality rate1, so it was inquired whether this apparent discrimination also applied to unemployment rate. Through data analysis …
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Measuring Withdrawal Behavior in Planaria Following Exposure to Fentanyl and Cocaine
Abstract People addicted to drugs of abuse experience withdrawal effects as they try to become sober. This withdrawal behavior can be studied in a simple model system: planaria, a type …
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Athletic Prosthetics: Creation and Controversy
Approximately two million Americans live with limb loss; many amputees rely on prosthetic devices to help them overcome physical and mental obstacles [1]. Prosthetic devices are engineered to replace missing …