Publications by authors named "A Bleicher"
Energy transitions are knowledge-intensive processes where a multitude of actors are trying to cope with inevitable knowledge gaps, surprises, and uncertainties. In this context, we focus on two techno-physical phenomena that are gaining practical relevance with the expansion of wind and geothermal energy extraction, and are surrounded by significant unknowns: wake effects and temperature plumes. Both phenomena can potentially affect the efficiency of energy production, but the extent of their impact is not yet known.
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- - Low-protein diets enhance health and lifespan across different species, with specific emphasis on the benefits of restricting branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) in mice.
- - A study showed that a restriction of isoleucine (IleR) led to improved metabolic health, promoting leanness and better blood sugar control in both young and old genetically diverse UM-HET3 mice.
- - IleR not only reduced frailty but also extended the lifespan of mice, especially in males, indicating its potential as a geroprotective strategy either through dietary changes or drugs that mimic its effects.
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- Industrial-scale mining has become a high-tech process that significantly alters regions and requires major technological infrastructure.
- The relationship between the public and the mining industry is increasingly important, yet the impact of technology on this relationship is not well understood.
- This article explores how technology developers in the EU's Horizon 2020 program perceive and interact with the public, revealing that stable public traits lead to technology adjustments, while variable traits influence communication strategies without altering technology itself.
Background: Iron deficiency (ID) is common in malaria-endemic settings. Intermittent preventative treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) and iron supplementation are core components of antenatal care in endemic regions to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes. ID has been associated with reduced risk of malaria infection, and correspondingly, iron supplementation with increased risk of malaria infection, in some studies.
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