Latent-cause inference is the process of identifying features of the environment that have caused an outcome. This problem is especially important in social settings where individuals may not make equal contributions to the outcomes they achieve together. Here, we designed a novel task in which participants inferred which of two characters was more likely to have been responsible for outcomes achieved by working together.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe notable impact of a trace amount of hydrogen peroxide (HO) on the photocatalytic performance of Ti-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), namely MIL-125 and NH-MIL-125, in the purification of water polluted with chemical agents was studied experimentally. MIL-125 and NH-MIL-125 were synthesized using the solvothermal method and were characterized by a variety of diagnostic methods. NH-MIL-125 exhibited a bandgap of 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most commonly encountered cardiac arrhythmia globally. AF is associated with different consequences, such as peripheral vascular embolism, stroke, dementia, heart failure, and death. Catheter ablation (CA) has become a reliable therapeutic option for symptomatic AF.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis review critically examines hydrogen energy systems, highlighting their capacity to transform the global energy framework and mitigate climate change. Hydrogen showcases a high energy density of 120 MJ/kg, providing a robust alternative to fossil fuels. Adoption at scale could decrease global CO emissions by up to 830 million tonnes annually.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFElectrocautery is a commonly used technique in surgical procedures, generating smoke that poses health risks to surgical staff. This study investigates the comparative efficacy of normal surgical masks versus N95 masks in mitigating the harmful effects of electrocautery smoke. Through a systematic review of literature spanning two decades, we explore the causes and effects of electrocautery smoke exposure, including potential long-term inhalation effects.
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