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Shared ground heat exchange can deliver low-carbon electrified heat where individual heat pumps or heat networks are not feasible, such as in terraced homes. However, there is a policy gap around these mid-scale heat solutions. We outline the benefits and challenges of shared ground heat exchange, and actions needed by policy, housing, and innovation stakeholders to support further deployment.
In the 1880s, the Anglo-German feminist freethinker Mathilde Blind wrote a series of poems inspired by her residence in Manchester. Our chapter reads Blind’s Manchester poems through the lens of the atmospheric humanities, focusing on how these poems show the entanglement of the human with both urban and natural environments, gesture towards an imagined future for those marginalized in industrial
Free-ranging domestic cats (Felis catus) impact biodiversity through predation, disturbance, competition, disease and hybridisation. Scientific knowledge regarding these impacts has recently increased. This article interprets the European Union (EU) Birds and Habitats Directives (Nature Directives) in light of this knowledge. The outcome indicates that various obligations in the Directives, partic
Background: Apolipoprotein B (apoB) is a well-known risk factor for atherosclerosis. However, studies examining its relation to atrial fibrillation (AF) have produced conflicting results and suggested possible sex-specific differences. This study investigated the sex-specific associations between serum apoB concentrations and incident AF and offer insight into the inconsistencies in previous resea
This study examines whether the canonical stochastic volatility (SV) model outperforms the standard GARCH(1,1) model across different market regimes, and whether relatively simple hybrid LSTM extensions improve forecasting accuracy. Using daily data from the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and FTSE 100 indices, volatility forecasts are evaluated on the stressed exogenous COVID-19 crisis, as well as a calm
In microfluidic systems, resonant acoustic fields enable controlled particle manipulation, a phenomena known as acoustophoresis. These contactless and low-cost processes have successfully been applied to manipulate bulk particle populations, however robust single-cell manipulation for single-cell analysis remains a challenge. This work presents an experimental investigation into optimising the con
Accurate measurement of human gait parameters is crucial for understanding movement patterns, diagnosing musculoskeletal disorders, and evaluating intervention effectiveness. Force plates have traditionally been the gold standard when measuring ground reaction forces and moments during a recording in gait analysis. Recently, pressure mats have emerged as an alternative, offering portability and ve
The transition toward a circular economy is driving rapid growth in the recycling sector, yet occupational exposure remains poorly characterized, including exposure to phthalates and bisphenols. We conducted a human biomonitoring study among recycling workers handling e-waste, metal waste, and mixed waste in Sweden. The study included 114 exposed workers, 23 low-exposed workers, and 18 controls. P
This article examines community resilience through a case study of a community in Australia affected by bushfire in 2024. Drawing on 28 interviews with residents, we analyze preparedness practices and response decisions. In Victoria, Australia, where the community is situated, residents of fire-prone areas receive recommendations concerning preparedness and response from the Country Fire Authority
We propose and analyze a microwave spin-photon interface based on a circular double quantum dot, inspired by recent experimental observations of anisotropic g-factors and orbital ring states in InAs nanowires. We develop an effective theoretical model, capturing the interplay of spin-orbit coupling and the magnetic flux, and show how ring states form at crossings of odd and even geometric parity o
In recent years, countries, regions, municipalities and the EU Commission have introduced a significant number of innovation policy initiatives under the banner of ‘missions’, ‘societal challenges’, sustainability, and ‘transformation’, or systemic change. In parallel, there has been a rapidly growing body of literature seeking to analyze or assess these real-world manifestations of attempts to pi
Pyrolytic carbon derived from thermosetting polymer precursors is a promising electrode material for bioelectrochemical applications due to its structural robustness, chemical stability, biocompatibility, and amenability to surface modification. Crucially, it allows the integration of diverse nano- and microstructures on the electrode surface. In this study, we introduce pyrolytic carbon nanograss
As populations age, many countries are raising retirement ages and encouraging longer working lives. In Sweden, where old-age employment rates are already high, questions remain about how these patterns vary across regions and labour market segments. This article provides a comprehensive overview of old-age employment trends from 1990 to 2021, using detailed population register data. While employm
