Why Pumping The Brakes During A Skid Is Outdated (And Dangerous) Advice

Pumping the brakes was once a solid way to deal with skidding. However, thanks to this modern tech, it's no longer ...
Yardbarker

Matt Ryan Reflects on 2008 as He Takes Control of Falcons’ Future

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons officially installed Matt Ryan as its inaugural president of football earlier this week. After signing his contract on Saturday, the quarterback got straight to ...
Nature

Carbon catabolite repression in bacteria: many ways to make the most out of nutrients

Carbon catabolite repression (CCR) is a global regulatory mechanism that inhibits the expression and activities of functions for the use of secondary carbon sources when a preferred carbon source is ...
IEEE

Model-Based Development of an Engine Control Module for a Spark Ignition Engine

Abstract: A Spark ignition (SI) engine is a complex, multi-domain component of the vehicle powertrain system. The engine control module (ECM) for an SI engine must achieve both high performance and ...
Nature

Brain foods: the effects of nutrients on brain function

It has long been suspected that the relative abundance of specific nutrients can affect cognitive processes and emotions. Newly described influences of dietary factors on neuronal function and ...
BMJ

Cause of Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps (EAMC) — altered neuromuscular control, dehydration or electrolyte depletion?

Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps (EAMC) is one of the most common conditions that require medical attention during or immediately after sports events. Despite the high prevalence of this condition ...
IEEE

Partial discharge control in a power electronic module using high permittivity non-linear dielectrics

Abstract: High electric fields at the edge of the substrate metallization can give rise to partial discharge within power electronic modules and can lead to eventual failure. This paper examines the ...