Enhancing In-Situ Denitrification - Batch and Column Tests to Pilot Barriers - LivestreamJoin us as Dick Raymond and Dr. Michael Lee speak on Enhancing In- Situ Denitrification. Nitrate levels in groundwater and surface water are elevated in many areas of the world because of anthropogenic sources of nitrogen to groundwater, notably discharge from septic systems and nitrogen-containing fertilizers from agriculture. Discharge of ...
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Using Virtual Reality for Well-being, Social Connections, and Meaningful ExperiencesThis lecture delves into the past, present, and future of research on XR technology, which encompasses augmented, virtual, and mixed reality (AR, VR, and MR). We will cover what the technology is, how it works, and its various applications in education, socializing, healthcare, and beyond. We examine how various factors ...
The widespread adoption of large language models (LLMs) has sparked a revolution in the development of innovative solutions, with inference expected to account for 90% of the costs associated with LLM applications, compared to only 10% for training. This cost disparity, along with the environmental impact of inference and data ...
The afterglow of the Big Bang, known as the cosmic microwave background (CMB), is the oldest light in the Universe, emitted when the Universe was only 0.003% of its current age. This ancient light has traveled across space for nearly 14 billion years, carrying with it vital information about the ...
Wonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with special communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these three Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:Stanford ecologist Chinmay Sonawane on How Scavenging Animals Protect Human Health - Wildlife is rapidly disappearing globally. But why should ...
Addiction and substance abuse are complex issues that sit at the intersection of psychology, policy, public safety, and public health. Cities across the US grapple with how to manage the need to treat those suffering while cutting off access to illegal and dangerous drugs. Writing good drug policy from the ...
