Maternal thyroid function during pregnancy is implicated in the neurodevelopment of the offspring, yet little is known about the effect of maternal thyroid parameters on the behavior of children. We ...

Puzzles are a hands-on way to explore simpler and complex mathematical relationships, for everyone from kids to calculus students.

Abstract: This paper proposes a dynamic piecewise linear model to represent dc transmission losses in optimal scheduling problems. An iterative procedure is proposed, where the linear cuts to ...

The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder. It produces seminal fluid, which is a component of semen. It also plays a role in hormone production and helps regulate urine flow. Conditions ...

Insights from data and ML algorithms can be invaluable, but be warned — mistakes can be irreversible. These recent high-profile AI blunders illustrate the damage done when things don’t go according to ...

Abstract: A multibranch Rao–Wilton–Glisson (MB-RWG) basis function is proposed in this article, which is composed of one positive triangle with a larger edge length and several negative triangles with ...

The trachea connects the larynx to the lungs and moves air in and out. The trachea warms and moistens air and traps debris before it reaches the lungs. Trachea issues can lead to breathing trouble, ...

A balanced diet and regular exercise are essential to protect the aorta. Aortic problems can cause severe chest or back pain and shortness of breath. The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body ...

Microplastics are very small particles of plastic debris with a diameter of less than five millimetres. In 2004, Richard Thompson OBE FRS, Professor of Marine Biology and Director of the University’s ...