Building on the success of the company’s unique Evolon？product,Freudenberg Performance Materials has now pushed the limits even further by developing Evolon？New Generation.This high-tech textile is made from super-...Building on the success of the company’s unique Evolon？product,Freudenberg Performance Materials has now pushed the limits even further by developing Evolon？New Generation.This high-tech textile is made from super-microfilaments that are half the thickness and twice the density of those used in the original Evolon？.Evolon？展开更多
The central bank will continue to make more bilateral currency swap deals,and enlarge the scope and scale of renminbi settlements with countries along the'Belt and Road'Initiative to cut exchange rate risk and...The central bank will continue to make more bilateral currency swap deals,and enlarge the scope and scale of renminbi settlements with countries along the'Belt and Road'Initiative to cut exchange rate risk and transaction cost for trade and investment,said a senior central bank official recently.展开更多
Last week,Ministers and other high level officials made progress on establishing the details of how hundreds of billions of dollars in climate aid will be raised and distributed at an informal meeting in Geneva,Switze...Last week,Ministers and other high level officials made progress on establishing the details of how hundreds of billions of dollars in climate aid will be raised and distributed at an informal meeting in Geneva,Switzerland.展开更多
Building on the success of the company’s unique Evolon?product,Freudenberg Performance Materials has now pushed the limits even further by developing Evolon~? New Generation.This high-tech textile is made from super-...Building on the success of the company’s unique Evolon?product,Freudenberg Performance Materials has now pushed the limits even further by developing Evolon~? New Generation.This high-tech textile is made from super-microfilaments that are half the thickness and twice the density of those used in the original Evolon~?.Evolon~? New Generation complements the original Evolon~? by opening up entirely new applications in the fields of bedding。展开更多
David Mungania has always dreamt of owning a house. But the major obstacle for him is the high cost of housing. Being a tenant is costly and the stress of finding money for the high monthly rent adds to his woes.
The future has grown brighter for solar power,with the setting of a new world record for the efficiency of a silicon/perovskite solar cell in December 2020.Made using a layer of silicon in tandem with a thin-film laye...The future has grown brighter for solar power,with the setting of a new world record for the efficiency of a silicon/perovskite solar cell in December 2020.Made using a layer of silicon in tandem with a thin-film layer of synthetic perovskite,the cell had an area of 1.12 cm^(2) and was certified in independent testing by the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory(NREL)in Golden,CO,USA,to be 29.52% efficient[1].Plainly put,the tandem cell was able to convert nearly 30%of the simulated sunlight shining on it into electricity.展开更多
On a rainy night in October 1985,23-year-old archaeologist Zhang Xingde embarked on a 100-mile trek with the Niuheliang Hongshan Culture site excavation team including Guo Dashun to Xingcheng,where highly revered arch...On a rainy night in October 1985,23-year-old archaeologist Zhang Xingde embarked on a 100-mile trek with the Niuheliang Hongshan Culture site excavation team including Guo Dashun to Xingcheng,where highly revered archaeologist Su Bingqi was living.They brought a wooden box containing a goddess statue.展开更多
MANCHESTER,UK-Having successfully demonstrated its WebSpector automated fabric inspection system detecting faults on camouflage fabrics at speeds of up to 100metres a minute during ITMA 2023,BTMA member Shelton Vision...MANCHESTER,UK-Having successfully demonstrated its WebSpector automated fabric inspection system detecting faults on camouflage fabrics at speeds of up to 100metres a minute during ITMA 2023,BTMA member Shelton Vision has secured an unprecedented number of new orders in many fields of the textile industry.The company has subsequently been recruiting additional staff in order to beef up its operations to meet delivery times and to grow capacity for the ongoing increased demand.展开更多
Rock mass stability is significantly influenced by the heterogeneity of rock joint roughness and shear strength.While modern technology facilitates assessing roughness heterogeneity,evaluating shear strength heterogen...Rock mass stability is significantly influenced by the heterogeneity of rock joint roughness and shear strength.While modern technology facilitates assessing roughness heterogeneity,evaluating shear strength heterogeneity remains challenging.To address this,this study first captures the morphology of large-scale(1000 mm × 1000 mm) slate and granite joints via 3D laser scanning.Analysis of these surfaces and corresponding push/pull tests on carved specimens revealed a potential correlation between the heterogeneity of roughness and shear strength.A comparative evaluation of five statistical metrics identified information entropy(Hs) as the most robust indicator for quantifying rock joint heterogeneity.Further analysis using Hsreveals that the heterogeneity is anisotropic and,critically,that shear strength heterogeneity is governed not only by roughness heterogeneity but is also significantly influenced by the mean roughness value,normal stress,and intact rock tensile strength.Consequently,a simple comparison of roughness Hsvalues is insufficient for reliably comparing shear strength heterogeneity.To overcome this limitation,a theoretical framework is developed to explicitly map fundamental roughness statistics(mean and heterogeneity) to shear strength heterogeneity.This framework culminates in a practical workflow that allows for the rapid,field-based assessment of shear strength heterogeneity using readily obtainable rock joint roughness data.展开更多
We all remember a time when we were young and someone of the older generation,usually a grandparent,would snarl and turn their nose up at'the racket young people listen to today."Since picking up a guitar 17 ...We all remember a time when we were young and someone of the older generation,usually a grandparent,would snarl and turn their nose up at'the racket young people listen to today."Since picking up a guitar 17 years ago,Beijing-based Dann Gaymer has been trying to bring out the inner grandparent in all of us.Through various projects,characters and disguises,the 35-yea r-old has toured China and the world and always showcased a passion for his unique beliefs on performance.展开更多
Mapped throughout the walls of the Shanghai Exhibition Center will soon be remnants from the lives and minds of artists around the globe.PHOTOFAIRS|Shanghai is maturing into its fourth year as one of China's large...Mapped throughout the walls of the Shanghai Exhibition Center will soon be remnants from the lives and minds of artists around the globe.PHOTOFAIRS|Shanghai is maturing into its fourth year as one of China's largest art fairs for the photographic medium.This month,14 countries represented across 40 galleries will be featured during the expo.展开更多
Africa’s Threatened Rhinos.Decimated by relentless poaching for their highly coveted horns,subjected to large-scale slaughter by“sports”hunters throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries,and squeezed by the stead...Africa’s Threatened Rhinos.Decimated by relentless poaching for their highly coveted horns,subjected to large-scale slaughter by“sports”hunters throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries,and squeezed by the steady loss of their natural habitats,both black and white rhinos have been pushed perilously close to extinction.展开更多
1 Fold two pieces of paper in half from top to bottom.2 Take one piece of paper.In the center of the folded side,cut two 3-cm lines.v^Cut them 5 cm apart.3 Open the card and push the tab in from the back.
[Objectives]To investigate the therapeutic effects of combined treatment on children diagnosed with pseudomyopia,based on the theoretical framework that the liver is associated with eye health in traditional Chinese m...[Objectives]To investigate the therapeutic effects of combined treatment on children diagnosed with pseudomyopia,based on the theoretical framework that the liver is associated with eye health in traditional Chinese medicine.[Methods]A multicenter randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 100 children,with the treatment group consisting of 50 participants receiving a combined treatment,while the control group,also comprising 50 participants,received conventional tuina.In the treatment group,the Yizhichan Pushing Manipulation was applied at a frequency of 120 times/min and a strength of 0.5-1.0 kg,targeting acupoints such as Ganyu and Guangming.The alterations in naked eye visual acuity,diopter measurements,and ciliary muscle regulation function were compared between the two groups of children both prior to and following treatment,and the clinical efficacy was assessed.[Results]The treatment group demonstrated a statistically significant enhancement in visual acuity(1.74±0.49 lines vs.1.02±0.52 lines),diopter improvement(0.91±0.29 D vs.0.46±0.25 D),and overall efficiency(96%vs.78%)when compared to the control group(all P<0.01).[Conclusions]This combined treatment exerts a therapeutic effect through a dual mechanism that involves the regulation of liver meridian qi and blood,as well as the enhancement of ciliary muscle function.This approach merits further dissemination and application in the prevention and management of myopia in children.展开更多
文摘Building on the success of the company’s unique Evolon？product,Freudenberg Performance Materials has now pushed the limits even further by developing Evolon？New Generation.This high-tech textile is made from super-microfilaments that are half the thickness and twice the density of those used in the original Evolon？.Evolon？
文摘The central bank will continue to make more bilateral currency swap deals,and enlarge the scope and scale of renminbi settlements with countries along the'Belt and Road'Initiative to cut exchange rate risk and transaction cost for trade and investment,said a senior central bank official recently.
文摘Last week,Ministers and other high level officials made progress on establishing the details of how hundreds of billions of dollars in climate aid will be raised and distributed at an informal meeting in Geneva,Switzerland.
文摘Building on the success of the company’s unique Evolon?product,Freudenberg Performance Materials has now pushed the limits even further by developing Evolon~? New Generation.This high-tech textile is made from super-microfilaments that are half the thickness and twice the density of those used in the original Evolon~?.Evolon~? New Generation complements the original Evolon~? by opening up entirely new applications in the fields of bedding。
文摘David Mungania has always dreamt of owning a house. But the major obstacle for him is the high cost of housing. Being a tenant is costly and the stress of finding money for the high monthly rent adds to his woes.
文摘The future has grown brighter for solar power,with the setting of a new world record for the efficiency of a silicon/perovskite solar cell in December 2020.Made using a layer of silicon in tandem with a thin-film layer of synthetic perovskite,the cell had an area of 1.12 cm^(2) and was certified in independent testing by the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory(NREL)in Golden,CO,USA,to be 29.52% efficient[1].Plainly put,the tandem cell was able to convert nearly 30%of the simulated sunlight shining on it into electricity.
文摘On a rainy night in October 1985,23-year-old archaeologist Zhang Xingde embarked on a 100-mile trek with the Niuheliang Hongshan Culture site excavation team including Guo Dashun to Xingcheng,where highly revered archaeologist Su Bingqi was living.They brought a wooden box containing a goddess statue.
文摘MANCHESTER,UK-Having successfully demonstrated its WebSpector automated fabric inspection system detecting faults on camouflage fabrics at speeds of up to 100metres a minute during ITMA 2023,BTMA member Shelton Vision has secured an unprecedented number of new orders in many fields of the textile industry.The company has subsequently been recruiting additional staff in order to beef up its operations to meet delivery times and to grow capacity for the ongoing increased demand.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.42422705,42207175,42177117 and 42577170)the Ningbo Youth Leading Talent Project (No.2024QL051)+1 种基金the Chinese Academy of Engineering Science and Technology Strategy Consulting Project (No.2025-XZ-57)the Central Government Funding Program for Guiding Local Science and Technology Development (No.2025ZY01028)。
文摘Rock mass stability is significantly influenced by the heterogeneity of rock joint roughness and shear strength.While modern technology facilitates assessing roughness heterogeneity,evaluating shear strength heterogeneity remains challenging.To address this,this study first captures the morphology of large-scale(1000 mm × 1000 mm) slate and granite joints via 3D laser scanning.Analysis of these surfaces and corresponding push/pull tests on carved specimens revealed a potential correlation between the heterogeneity of roughness and shear strength.A comparative evaluation of five statistical metrics identified information entropy(Hs) as the most robust indicator for quantifying rock joint heterogeneity.Further analysis using Hsreveals that the heterogeneity is anisotropic and,critically,that shear strength heterogeneity is governed not only by roughness heterogeneity but is also significantly influenced by the mean roughness value,normal stress,and intact rock tensile strength.Consequently,a simple comparison of roughness Hsvalues is insufficient for reliably comparing shear strength heterogeneity.To overcome this limitation,a theoretical framework is developed to explicitly map fundamental roughness statistics(mean and heterogeneity) to shear strength heterogeneity.This framework culminates in a practical workflow that allows for the rapid,field-based assessment of shear strength heterogeneity using readily obtainable rock joint roughness data.
文摘We all remember a time when we were young and someone of the older generation,usually a grandparent,would snarl and turn their nose up at'the racket young people listen to today."Since picking up a guitar 17 years ago,Beijing-based Dann Gaymer has been trying to bring out the inner grandparent in all of us.Through various projects,characters and disguises,the 35-yea r-old has toured China and the world and always showcased a passion for his unique beliefs on performance.
文摘Mapped throughout the walls of the Shanghai Exhibition Center will soon be remnants from the lives and minds of artists around the globe.PHOTOFAIRS|Shanghai is maturing into its fourth year as one of China's largest art fairs for the photographic medium.This month,14 countries represented across 40 galleries will be featured during the expo.
文摘Africa’s Threatened Rhinos.Decimated by relentless poaching for their highly coveted horns,subjected to large-scale slaughter by“sports”hunters throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries,and squeezed by the steady loss of their natural habitats,both black and white rhinos have been pushed perilously close to extinction.
文摘1 Fold two pieces of paper in half from top to bottom.2 Take one piece of paper.In the center of the folded side,cut two 3-cm lines.v^Cut them 5 cm apart.3 Open the card and push the tab in from the back.
基金Supported by Hospital-level Project of Shiyan Taihe Hospital(2018JJXM093).
文摘[Objectives]To investigate the therapeutic effects of combined treatment on children diagnosed with pseudomyopia,based on the theoretical framework that the liver is associated with eye health in traditional Chinese medicine.[Methods]A multicenter randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 100 children,with the treatment group consisting of 50 participants receiving a combined treatment,while the control group,also comprising 50 participants,received conventional tuina.In the treatment group,the Yizhichan Pushing Manipulation was applied at a frequency of 120 times/min and a strength of 0.5-1.0 kg,targeting acupoints such as Ganyu and Guangming.The alterations in naked eye visual acuity,diopter measurements,and ciliary muscle regulation function were compared between the two groups of children both prior to and following treatment,and the clinical efficacy was assessed.[Results]The treatment group demonstrated a statistically significant enhancement in visual acuity(1.74±0.49 lines vs.1.02±0.52 lines),diopter improvement(0.91±0.29 D vs.0.46±0.25 D),and overall efficiency(96%vs.78%)when compared to the control group(all P<0.01).[Conclusions]This combined treatment exerts a therapeutic effect through a dual mechanism that involves the regulation of liver meridian qi and blood,as well as the enhancement of ciliary muscle function.This approach merits further dissemination and application in the prevention and management of myopia in children.
