Articles tagged with Growth Models
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Advanced computer simulations reveal shear deformations and internal mechanical stresses play a crucial role in grain growth and evolution. This discovery helps explain why real polycrystals behave differently than predicted and offers insights into designing stronger materials.
Research found that early-life growth plays a significant role in determining final adult height, accounting for about 67% of the variation. Childhood growth also accounted for a substantial proportion of the difference in adult height.
The study categorizes CROP-AP models into four key types, highlighting five major applications in agricultural productivity simulation. Future research priorities focus on strengthening model validation and simulating multi-scale interactions to support sustainable global food production.
A cohort study found that a prenatal diet aligned with US Dietary Guidelines was linked to slower infant growth rates and lower obesity risk. The study suggests that improving prenatal nutrition may also benefit children's growth trajectory in the long term.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a custom-built miniaturized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system that can observe and record the growth of 2D MoS2 crystals in real-time. Through advanced image processing and machine learning algorithms, they were able to extract valuable insights into the growth processes of these mater...
A study published in Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation proposes a novel methodology for projecting native tree growth and optimizing timber production in forest restoration. This approach reduces the time to harvest by 25% and increases stand density by 38%, making large-scale forest restoration more attractive to landowners.
A UNIGE team has developed a super-model to simulate the spread of three green technologies in Swiss municipalities by 2050. The results show that Switzerland is unlikely to achieve zero net carbon emissions by 2050 without significant policy changes, highlighting the need for increased efforts and updated policies.
A systematic review of peer-reviewed literature links continuity of the doctor-patient relationship to reduced healthcare costs and increased appropriate care utilization. The study found that interpersonal continuity remains significantly associated with lower healthcare costs and more effective care usage across various studies.
A new study finds that tax interventions needed to combat climate change will need to be larger and more effective than previously thought. Improvements in energy efficiency technology are crucial, but technological adjustments take time.
New research suggests that plant-based beef alternatives could reduce US carbon footprint by 2.5-13.5%, mostly by decreasing cow numbers. However, this shift could disrupt the agricultural workforce, threatening up to 1.5 million industry jobs and exacerbating issues like fair wages and health equity.
A new study published in Paleobiology suggests that trilobites' growth rates were similar to those of modern marine crustaceans. Researchers analyzed length-frequency data from exceptionally-preserved trilobite fossils and compared them with published data on the growth of extant crustaceans, finding a well-matched growth curve.
Climate change is expected to cause a significant decline in beech forest growth in Europe, particularly in southern regions. Tree ring analyses reveal that tree growth has declined in virtually all regions over the past six decades, with the strongest contrast between northern and southern Europe.
Researchers at Radboud University Medical Center have created reference models for brain development and aging, providing personalized predictions for various brain conditions. These 'brain charts' enable early detection of mental disorders and help stratify subtypes, ultimately improving treatment outcomes.
Researchers have applied a novel method to model bacterial colony growth, replicating fractal patterns observed in nature. The study used agent-based modeling to simulate the behavior of bacteria, varying parameters such as cell division speed and mechanical forces.
Sub-Neptune exoplanets are likely to be water worlds due to simulations of planetary growth. These planets contain at least 25% water-dominated ices or fluids, rather than gas dwarfs with a rocky core surrounded by a gaseous envelope.
A study in Springer's journal The Science of Nature estimates that the Escarpia laminata tubeworm can live for at least 300 years, making it potentially the longest living animal in the world. This longevity is attributed to its extremely low death rate, supporting longevity theory.
New research suggests UK health spending must increase at a rate faster than GDP to meet growing demand for healthcare services. The J-value model, developed by Professor Philip Thomas, indicates that developed countries like France and Germany are already prioritizing health care as a fraction of their income.
Researchers developed a new statistical model that accurately predicts tree growth from the moment they're planted to when they reach crown closure. This allows forest managers to better identify which trees will survive and make informed decisions about forest management, increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
Amar leverages OSC supercomputers to test a new mathematical approach that accelerates complex computer calculations for simulating micro-thin material formation. The first-passage time approach speeds up KMC simulations by a factor of 36 to 100 times, improving efficiency in modeling and growth of materials.