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The double-edged sword of Brazilian tourism: Economic gain vs. environmental pain
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural UniversityAn in-depth econometric analysis reveals the significant environmental consequences of Brazil's expanding tourism sector and economic growth. The new report, authored by Asif Raihan of the Institute of Climate Change, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, examines three decades of data to untangle the complex relationship between the nation's economy, energy consumption, tourism industry, and its carbon footprint. While tourism is a vital engine for development, its reliance on energy-intensive activities poses a direct challenge to Brazil's environmental goals, including its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
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- Carbon Research
Pitfalls in the diagnosis of celiac disease: Bridging gaps from serology to clinical practice
Xia & He Publishing Inc.- Journal
- Journal of Translational Gastroenterology
The cold drop intensified political polarisation among media outlets and readers
Universitat Politècnica de València- Journal
- Corpus Pragmatics
Foundation models reshape financial engineering: New survey maps progress across three frontiers
Higher Education PressFoundation models are transforming financial engineering, with specialized financial foundation models emerging to tackle domain-specific needs. Categorized into three types, they excel at text processing, time-series analysis, and visual-text integration. This survey unpacks their progress, real-world uses, and key challenges, offering a vivid roadmap for AI-driven finance innovation.
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- Engineering
Herbal approaches to gastrointestinal disorders: Integrating tradition and science
Xia & He Publishing Inc.- Journal
- Journal of Translational Gastroenterology
Bridging energy flexibility and human comfort: A new framework for human-centric power systems
Higher Education PressAs renewable energy surges, balancing power grids with human comfort becomes critical. Tsinghua researchers propose “ergonomics in energy use”—a smart framework that optimizes air-conditioning, EV charging, and lighting to cut energy use without sacrificing workplace comfort. Discover how this human-centric approach could transform future buildings.
Diagnosis and follow-up of children with potential celiac disease on a gluten-containing diet
Xia & He Publishing Inc.- Journal
- Journal of Translational Gastroenterology
Concrete’s distinct microbial zones could change how building health is assessed
Hiroshima UniversityConcrete harbors distinct microbial zones whose signatures survive the heat of routine core sampling, a discovery researchers say could one day put structural health diagnostics within reach of general maintenance staff and even residents.
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- Case Studies in Construction Materials
- Funder
- Japan Science and Technology Agency, JCI Chugoku Branch, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Global consortium sequences 1254 medicinal organisms to unlock secrets of plant-based therapies
Higher Education PressWhat makes medicinal plants heal? A massive global project is decoding the DNA of over 1200 herbs to uncover nature’s pharmaceutical secrets. From ginseng to ginger, scientists are mapping the genetic recipes behind centuries-old remedies—opening new doors for drug discovery and understanding how plants create their medicinal magic.
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- Engineering