Publications by authors named "M E Thorpe"
Camera traps are widely used in wildlife research and monitoring, so it is imperative to understand their strengths, limitations, and potential for increasing impact. We investigated a decade of use of wildlife cameras (2012-2022) with a case study on Australian terrestrial vertebrates using a multifaceted approach. We (i) synthesised information from a literature review; (ii) conducted an online questionnaire of 132 professionals; (iii) hosted an in-person workshop of 28 leading experts representing academia, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and government; and (iv) mapped camera trap usage based on all sources.
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- * The research simulated the aqueous alteration processes of residues from irradiated interstellar ice, using minerals like serpentinite and the Allende meteorite to study amino acid changes.
- * Results showed that minerals and their types crucially affect the creation and breakdown of amino acids during these simulated experiments.
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- * In a study conducted at Mayo Clinic, 273 patients were analyzed, revealing that those with liver metastasis received an average of 3 treatment cycles and had a lower response rate in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) reduction compared to patients without liver metastasis (30.23% vs. 49.77%).
- * The research utilized real-world clinical data and statistical methods to compare patient outcomes based on the presence of liver metastasis, highlighting disparities in treatment responses and survival rates.
Carbonate minerals are of particular interest in paleoenvironmental research as they are an integral part of the carbon and water cycles, both of which are relevant to habitability. Given that these cycles are less constrained on Mars than they are on Earth, the identification of carbonates has been a point of emphasis for rover missions. Here, we present carbon (δC) and oxygen (δO) isotope data from four carbonates encountered by the Curiosity rover within the Gale crater.
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