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Nine companies have been selected to conduct early-stage studies of concepts for commercial services to support lower-cost, higher-frequency missions to the Red Planet.

NASA has identified nine U.S. companies to perform a total of 12 concept studies of how commercial services can be applied to enable science missions to Mars. Each awardee will receive between $200,000 and $300,000 to produce a detailed report on potential services — including payload delivery, communications relay, surface imaging, and payload hosting — that could support future missions to the Red Planet.

The companies were selected from among those that responded to a Jan. 29 request for proposals from U.S. industry.

NASA’s Mars Exploration Program initiated the request for proposals to help establish a new paradigm for missions to Mars with the potential to advance high-priority science objectives. Many of the selected proposals center on adapting existing projects currently focused on the Moon and Earth to Mars-based applications.

They include “space tugs” to carry other spacecraft to Mars, spacecraft to host science instruments and cameras, and telecommunications relays. The concepts being sought are intended to support a broad strategy of partnerships between government, industry, and international partners to enable frequent, lower-cost missions to Mars over the next 20 years.

“We’re in an exciting new era of space exploration, with rapid growth of commercial interest and capabilities,” said Eric Ianson, director of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program. “Now is the right time for NASA to begin looking at how public-private partnerships could support science at Mars in the coming decades.”

The selected Mars Exploration Commercial Services studies are divided into four categories:

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• Lockheed Martin Corporation, Littleton, Colorado — adapt a lunar-exploration spacecraft
• Impulse Space, Inc., Redondo Beach, California — adapt an Earth-vicinity orbital transfer vehicle (space tug)
• Firefly Aerospace, Cedar Park, Texas — adapt a lunar-exploration spacecraft

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• United Launch Services (ULA), LLC, Centennial, Colorado — modify an Earth-vicinity cryogenic upper stage
• Blue Origin, LLC, Kent, Washington — adapt an Earth- and lunar-vicinity spacecraft
• Astrobotic Technology, Inc., Pittsburgh — modify a lunar-exploration spacecraft

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• Albedo Space Corporation, Broomfield, Colorado — adapt a low Earth orbit imaging satellite
• Redwire Space, Inc., Littleton, Colorado — modify a low Earth orbit commercial imaging spacecraft
• Astrobotic Technology, Inc. — modify a lunar exploration spacecraft to include imaging

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• Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX), Hawthorne, California — adapt Earth-orbit communication satellites for Mars
• Lockheed Martin Corporation — provide communication relay services via a modified Mars orbiter
• Blue Origin, LLC — provide communication relay services via an adapted Earth- and lunar-vicinity spacecraft

The 12-week studies are planned to conclude in August, and a study summary will be released later in the year. These studies could potentially lead to future requests for proposals but do not constitute a NASA commitment.

NASA is concurrently requesting separate industry proposals for its Mars Sample Return campaign, which seeks to bring samples being collected by the agency’s Perseverance rover to Earth, where they can be studied by laboratory equipment too large and complex to bring to Mars. The MSR industry studies are completely independent of the MEP commercial studies.

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California manages the Mars Exploration Program on behalf of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington. The goal of the program is to provide a continuous flow of scientific information and discovery through a carefully selected series of robotic orbiters, landers, and mobile laboratories interconnected by a high-bandwidth Mars-Earth communications network. Scientific data and associated information for all Mars Exploration Program missions are archived in the NASA Planetary Data System.

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Ten Trends That Will Shape Science in the 2020s

Medicine gets trippy, solar takes over, and humanity—finally, maybe—goes back to the moon

Katherine J. Wu and Rachael Lallensack

When the 2010s began, private spaceflight had barely gotten off the ground, Google was rolling out early personalized search results and CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology was still in its infancy. By decade’s end, artificial intelligence had trounced people at a bevy of board games, SpaceX had become a household name and genetically modified human embryos became a controversial reality.

Clearly, a lot can happen in a decade—but innovation has to start somewhere. Based on what’s breaking through now, here are some trends that have the potential to shape the 2020s.

Missions to the Moon, Mars and More

The decade ahead promises an impressive lineup of space missions . NASA’s Artemis program aims to land the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024—but will likely be pushed back to 2028— with additional trips each year thereafter, paving a path for future missions to Mars. Landing astronauts on Mars won’t happen in this decade, but this summer, a new rover will be headed to the Red Planet.

Also in 2024, Japan plans to send its Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX) probe to Mars' two moons, Phobos and Deimos. MMX will touch down on Phobos, which has a gravitational pull 1,800 times weaker than Earth’s, making landing a breeze but is still strong enough to keep the spacecraft ground-based after landing. A sampling device connected to the spacecraft will collect a bit of soil to take back to Earth. MMX will also drop off a rover and then leave Phobos to survey Deimos before returning to Earth in 2029.

MMX won’t be the only spacecraft bringing samples back home. Japan’s Hayabusa 2 mission will collect samples from Ryugu, an asteroid believed to have organic matter and water remnants from when the solar system first formed roughly 4.6 billion years ago. Similarly, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx has been orbiting and surveying the asteroid Bennu since December 2018. Beginning this year, it will start practicing landing on the asteroid to collect a sample from its surface. According to NASA, researchers suspect that dirt on Bennu may contain “the molecular precursors to the origin of life and the Earth’s oceans.” (Bennu could collide with Earth late in the 22nd century, making it a valuable research target.)

Flying Cars—No, Really

A future with flying cars may seem cliché , but this might be the decade that gets this reality off the ground.

Most flying vehicles currently in development resemble large, electrically-powered drones that can be mostly automated so the operator doesn’t need a pilot’s license. But other details vary from model to model: While some resemble the “Jetsons” dream of the 1950s—they’re convertible from wheeled to winged, allowing them to transition from the open road to the airways—most of today’s “flying cars” look and operate much more like helicopters.

The biggest market for so-called “flying cars” isn’t for personal usage, but rather for fleets of air taxis. Uber, for example, has been pushing for air taxi services since 2016. This year, the company set its sights on Dallas, Los Angeles and Dubai as cities to test the system that would bypass standstill road traffic. Uber expects to expand commercially as early as 2023, according to Digital Trends . Until regulations and infrastructure are able to support air traffic, though, most people won’t be able to upgrade their personal vehicles just yet—and many doubt the practice will ever go mainstream.

But the reality of flying cars is hard to ignore when the field is packed with industry big shots, including Boeing, Porsche, Hyundai, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce and the Chinese firm Geely, which owns or holds stake in numerous auto companies. (Even the U.S. military is partnering with personal air vehicle manufacturers.)

Better Batteries

The future is electric, which means advancements in battery technology will be crucial to innovation in the 2020s. The next generation of electric cars, solar panels and smartphones will require improvements to battery life and cleaner, more efficient ways to mass-produce them.

All batteries have two electrodes, a cathode and an anode, connected by a liquid electrolyte that allows ions to flow between them. In lithium-ion batteries , the current state of the art that powers machines from laptops to Teslas, most anodes are graphite, but engineers continue to play around with different cathode materials. Most smartphones and laptops today use lithium cobalt oxide as a cathode, which is good at storing energy but costs a lot of money, doesn’t last long and often conducts heat easily. The coming decade could be defined by the search for better chemistry.

A handful of engineers are also making strides in introducing graphene into lithium-ion batteries—something Samsung says it will do by 2021. Graphene is a wunderkind in the materials world because it’s made of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal patterns. Graphene could lead to much smaller batteries that charge much faster.

America’s electrical grid needs a power-up, too. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) new national grid energy research facility at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) was awarded a multi-million dollar commitment from DOE to update the grid, and a major portion of that funding will be funneled into new battery technologies.

PNNL associate lab director Jud Virden tells Forbes’ James Conca that lithium-ion batteries took 40 years of development to get to what we have now. But as Conca writes: “We don’t have 40 years to get to the next level. We need to do it in 10.”

Mainstream Medicine Gets Trippy

The 2010s saw 18 states approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, bringing the total to 33 states . In the 2020s, research into the potential medicinal uses of psychedelics could increase dramatically.

John Hopkins Medicine in 2019 launched the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research to study the use of psychedelics and “identify therapies for diseases such as addiction, PTSD, and Alzheimer's,” according to a statement . So far, the university has primarily investigated how psilocybin—the chemical in “magic mushrooms”—can be applied in low doses as a therapeutic treatment method for a swath of conditions, including nicotine addiction, major depressive disorder and anxiety. Scientists are now considering whether psilocybin could ease the pain of life-threatening conditions such as cancer.

In another recent example, one researcher found that MDMA, or ecstasy, can make the characteristically shy octopus act friendlier . Though cephalopod brains are more similar to snails than to humans, scientists gleaned insights about how neurons and neurotransmitters behave on the drug that could inform future studies in humans. Other researchers doing experiments with mice hope MDMA ability to manipulate oxytocin could benefit people suffering PTSD.

A form of ketamine that causes dissociative hallucinations is used as a party drug, but in the medical field, the drug is commonly used as a medical anesthetic. Now, scientists are studying its efficacy for cases of hard-to-treat depression. Last year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a nasal-spray form of ketamine for severe cases of depression. (But beware pop-up “clinics” that are overhyping its usefulness in improper applications, according to a Stat investigation .)

Facing ‘Apocalyptic’ Species Decline

Insects , amphibians , birds and creatures of every stripe are in serious decline because of a cocktail of threats, primarily habitat destruction, pollution and climate change. The United Nations has set the end of the 2020s as the deadline for serious measures to save these populations.

Big-picture commitments to protect habitats, reduce carbon emissions, eliminate plastic waste, and curb pesticide use are needed. In addition, scientists are getting creative about studying and protecting species. Tech giants like Google are helping, too. Through passive tracking devices like camera traps, researchers can collect spatial and temporal data that inform conservation efforts. Collectively, these traps will accumulate millions of images, but sorting that immense well of data has been a longstanding problem for researchers.

Projects like Wildlife Insights , which is sponsored in part by Google and Smithsonian Institution, are using cloud technology and artificial intelligence to identify animals in images at the species level so scientists can map a population’s range more easily. Elsewhere, startups like Conservation X are pooling money to create devices like portable DNA scanners to help officials identify illegally traded items like rhino horns or pangolin scales, reports Lisa Palmer for Nature . The group also funded a program called ChimpFace , which uses facial-recognition software to combat illegal chimpanzee trafficking online by training an algorithm on thousands of images of chimps.

On the ground, one team of researchers in New Zealand is using a suite of tech to recover the endangered kākāpō bird. They pilot drones to move semen samples for breeding across the island quickly; advanced microsatellite DNA tests are used to prevent inbreeding; and they’ve even 3D-printed eggs to assist incubation. Several teams are using satellites in space to track populations of whales , wombats and penguins .

Food to Feed the Planet

By some estimates, the planet will need to generate more food in the next 35 years than has ever been produced in human history—an ask that will unquestionably strain agricultural resources.

Though genetically modified crops have been around in some form or another for millennia, engineered plants are poised to make a splash in the next decade. Altered staples like golden rice—a variant of white rice engineered to combat vitamin A deficiency —might be on their way to distribution before we hit the 2030s. Also in development are heat-resistant crops that will, in theory, fare better than their counterparts as Earth’s temperature ticks upward.

These biotechnological fixes have their critics. Genetically modified plants come with risks, as they can transfer genes to other organisms in their ecosystems, according to National Geographic . Skeptics also point out their relative impracticality: By the time GMOs clear the regulatory hurdles and reach the populations most in need, the aid could be too late .

Instead, experts recommend pouring resources into developing more sustainable agricultural practices that can bolster land management and even out food distribution. Calorically speaking, the planet already produces enough food to keep all its residents fed—something that won’t be fixed by focusing on production alone, according to the Verge . Researchers are also prioritizing technology that might minimize food waste, or reduce the world’s dependence on foods that carry big carbon footprints, like meat and dairy.

Really, Really Intelligent Machines

We’re in the midst of a digital revolution. Computers, programmed to “think” for themselves, can now beat people at games , forecast the weather and even diagnose medical abnormalities better than some doctors. What artificial intelligence will attempt and conquer next is hard to guess, but a few companies have already lined up some potentially heavy hitters for the next ten years. One prominent example is Google, which made headlines earlier this year for a breast cancer diagnostic technology and has announced plans to roll out more of the same for other health-related conditions .

Another buzzworthy topic involves facial recognition, brought to the fore last month when the New York Times published an exposé on a startup gunning to make facial recognition a fixture of law enforcement agencies. Many of these advances have been made possible by so-called neural networks —a form of machine learning modeled after the connectivity of the human brain that have become excellent at picking hidden patterns out of massive datasets, like medical records or photos of people.

The 2020s will bring more than technical advancements: Experts are now pushing for the world to grapple with the legal, social and ethical implications of artificial intelligence. Machines mining personal data raise issues of privacy. Increasingly “conscious” algorithms evoke difficult questions of personhood, and whether computers will ever reach the point of deserving their own rights . Even the best-intentioned programs are prone to problems: Artificial intelligence can’t (yet) tell when people give them incorrect or biased data, and has the potential amplify human errors in medicine , in some cases spitting out discriminatory results .

Solving the Plastics Problem

In the past 70 years, humans have produced more than 8 billion tons of plastic —and most of it is still around today, wreaking havoc on the environment and compromising human health. To move beyond simply reusing and recycling, researchers and policymakers alike are turning to alternative technologies and regulations.

Companies are developing substitutes for plastic based on materials such as flax fibers , mushrooms and shrimp shells . Others are attempting to modify existing plastic formulations to make them more degradable , according to the United Nations . In dire need of an upgrade is recycling technology itself: Only about nine percent of the world’s plastic is recycled, according to the Economist . One big issue is contamination, which sends about 25 percent of the stuff we try to recycle to the landfill.

Even the simplest of inventions can take years to hit the market. In the meantime, countries around the world are instituting single-use plastic bans, with several already in place in members of the European Union, China and New Zealand, among others, according to Fortune . Similar legislation is gaining traction in the United States, albeit on a state-by-state basis .

Progress in Global Public Health

Infectious diseases, including many that are treatable, remain the leading cause of death in low-income countries, due in large part to poor and inconsistent access to healthcare resources. To streamline diagnostics and treatments, researchers are increasingly turning to easy-to-use devices—some of which offer simplified proxies for clinics or human professionals.

At the University of California, Berkeley, scientists have developed cell phone apps that can spot pathogens in biologic samples. The World Health Organization has increased funding to initiatives working to scale up vaccine production in disease-afflicted countries. Artificial intelligence is also starting to make a big splash in the infectious disease arena as computer scientists deploy the technology to predict—and hopefully temper—outbreaks that originate in animals.

In the 2020s the world might finally eradicate Guinea worm —a parasitic disease that researchers have been battling for decades. The annual count of new infections dropped to just 28 in 2018—down from 3.5 million in the 1980s. Recent efforts to fully stamp out the disease have plateaued, due in part to the parasite’s frustrating tendency to hide out in dogs, according to Nature News . But if the World Health Organization meets its goal of officially purging the globe of Guinea worm by 2030, the parasite would become the second pathogen eradicated in human history, after smallpox.

A Bright Future for Solar Energy

Due in large part to human-driven climate change, the 2010s were the hottest decade on record . Without a serious drop in carbon emissions, the next ten years are likely to bring the world another wave of record temperatures, imperiling natural ecosystems and human societies around the world.

Global consumption of coal has begun to plateau as world powers switch to clean energy alternatives. According to the New York Times , experts predict that wind, solar and hydropower will surpass coal as the world’s dominant source of electricity by 2030. Solar power in particular shines with potential, as the price tag for harvesting the sun’s energy continues to drop for commercial and residential rooftops alike. If solar expansion predictions pan out, the sun’s energy will drive about one-fifth of the United States’ electricity generation by the start of the 2030s, according to Forbes .

But an expanded clean energy market doesn’t guarantee a cut in carbon emissions—especially one substantial enough to save the planet from a disastrous uptick in temperature . Renewables like wind and solar still make up a small fraction of the total power sector, and the world’s electricity needs are only growing. As James Temple writes for MIT Technology Review , repeating the advances made in the 2010s won’t be enough. What’s needed now is an acceleration in the pace of energy breakthroughs while there’s still time to make a difference.

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Humans and animals are always at risk of being infected by viruses like COVID-19 and bird flu, and the spread of these viruses will affect our daily lives significantly.

Chemical sterilization offers strong bactericidal effects, but it can be harmful to human bodies in most cases, so there are limitations on its use in our daily lives. Our company aims to protect the world from viruses using the world’s most advanced low temperature atmospheric plasma technology that is harmless to human beings.

A lot of studies on “how to utilize low temperature atmospheric plasma to completely ionize high temperature plasma that was discharged under special environment like high temperature and vacuum” have been conducted across the world, and a lot of experiment results have been reported.

The low temperature atmospheric technology will change the future of the society and the environment, including the medical fields, agricultural industry, and many other fields.

It is a forefront technology that will turn to a large-scale business, and also a game-changing technology that will change the future by creating new innovations that are beyond our imaginations.

We aim to contribute to the future society by developing the most advanced plasma equipment and conducting research on new plasma applications.

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The evolution of plasma technology in recent years is remarkable, and it is possible now to discharge atmospheric plasma under various conditions such as at room temperature and low temperature, including below 0℃, and in liquid. These new technologies are called as “atmospheric low temperature plasma technologies”, which are the opposite to the conventional high temperature plasma technology.  Japan is known for its world class plasma science and technologies, which includes the plasma ion engine installed in an artificial satellite “Hayabusa”.

This state-of-the-art plasma technology will be applied in many fields as an innovative technology and is currently drawing attention for its futuristic innovations.

Low temperature / cold temperature plasma science and technology is one of the core technologies that promotes innovations in the following fields: environment, lifestyle, safety and security, and sanitary management, which leads the development and creation of future technologies in many fields.

For example, it leads to the development of next-generation vehicles, aircraft, rockets, houses, power electronics, smartphones, high-efficiency solar battery, fuel battery, food safety, solutions for food shortages, next-generation cancer treatment, public health system, and next-generation agricultural and fishery system.

We will create new fusion technology such as “Plasma Life Science”, “Plasma Environmental Energy Science”, and “Plasma Material Device Science” to create future industries and social innovations.

We always secure high superiority by creating original devices, developing innovative applications using low temperature and cold temperature plasma technology, building international collaborative network to support all industries in deepening the cutting-edge plasma science and in measuring the bottom-up of plasma science. We will contribute to the sustainable development of humankind by developing social infrastructure with our scientific knowledge.

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Application of plasma technology to air and water treatment, environment, medical, agricultural industry, manufacturing industry, and beauty.

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SterilizAir is a next generation space sterilization system that utilizes Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) and multi-plasma Reactive Oxidation Species (ROS) ®. It removes 99.9% of viruses and bacteria while being harmless to humans and their environment continuously. SterilizAir is purchasable worldwide through distributors.

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Decomposition equipment for carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, and harmful gases by low-temperature plasma discharge (patent pending)

For the first time in the world, we have succeeded in large-area plasma discharge and multi-layering, enabling mass processing and promoting commercialization. It will be possible to mass-process carbon dioxide from automobiles, ships, airplanes, power plants, factories, etc. using only electricity.

Plasma water (in productization phase)

Heat treatment and chemical sterilization were used in medical fields, agricultural industry, and food industry before, but different sterilization method, including irradiating water with plasma was invented to solve heat denaturation and reduce chemical residues, but the issues were not only about the reactivity and energy density. The performance range of the device was too narrow, so the sterilization process was very time consuming, so we invented an ultra-high speed and highly reactive sterilization system for high flow of water and things by increasing the performance range of the multi-gas plasma jet and making it possible to irradiate plasma directly to the water. The plasma water produced by the plasma jet is environmentally friendly as it returns to normal water after left for about an hour. Our plasma water can solve the chemical residues issues since it is pesticide-free and can reduce the pesticide amount on food without causing heat denaturation. It also can significantly reduce the amount of food loss since it keeps the food sterile and fresh for a longer period.

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What is plasma !?

The state of “ice” changes from solid to liquid and then from liquid to gas as the temperature rises.

When the temperature of the gas rises, the molecules of the gas dissociate into atoms, and when the temperature rises further, the electrons orbiting the nucleus separate from the atoms and separate into positive ions and electrons. This phenomenon is called “ionization”.

And the gas containing charged particles generated by ionization is called “plasma”. Plasma is an aggregate of radicals (active species), electrons (electrons), ions (ionizers), and photons (light). Plasma releases molecules and atoms apart, destroying the shape of matter.

AOP (accelerated oxidation treatment method)

There are various types of viruses such as coronavirus and influenza virus, but the composition and morphology of the viruses are the same. There is a difference between DNA (double helix) and RNA (single helix), but the surface is covered with a protein film called a capsid or envelope. ROS (Reactive Oxidation Species) mixed multi-gas plasma produced by the stirizer extracts hydrogen from the protein film on the surface of the virus and promotes oxidation. Furthermore, due to the property that a small amount of ozone (O3) wants to return to oxygen, one "O" of ozone (O3) attaches to nucleic acid and promotes oxidation. After that, the virus is cleaned by thoroughly oxidizing the nucleic acid until the vapor phase hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) decomposes itself.

Next-generation sterilization method using atmospheric pressure low-temperature plasma

"Plasma" is an aggregate of "radicals (active species) electrons (electrons) ions (ionizers) and photons (lights)". In recent years, various methods for generating low-temperature plasma under atmospheric pressure have been developed. The "low temperature plasma sterilization method" that applies the above not only instantaneously decomposes "viruses, bacteria, pollen, harmful substances, odors" due to its high reactivity, but also "low power consumption, low cost, safety, environment" Due to its "gentle" characteristics, it is being developed worldwide as an alternative technology to existing sterilization and deodorization methods. It can remove from disease-primary substances to environmentally destructive substances at the world's fastest decomposition speed of 1 μs (microsecond = one millionth of a second).

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Ultra-fine dust, pollen, viruses, etc. contained in the air sucked into the high-voltage large-area plasma discharge reactor are struck by lightning more than 6000 times per second in the high-voltage plasma discharge layer and die. It will be destroyed.

CO2 Decomposition,COLD PLASMA-FILTER TECHNOLOGY

Our cold plasma technology converts carbon dioxide into oxygen. Deployment of "COLD PLASMA FILTER" technology will enable fossil fuel-powered vehicles to assume the role of trees and forests.

Methanation technology & Co2 become Ner Resource and Energy circulation system

Creating an eco-system for CO2 resource recovery and recycling energy. CO2 emissions from thermal power plants and other sources can be "recycled" and used as fuel. Synthesize hydrocarbons and use them as fuel to realize "recycling energy. that CO2 Zero Emission for Airplane, Ship, Car etc. that using Fossil Fuel.

AQRSS(Air Quality and Risk Surveillance System)

People breathe 14,000 liters of air every day. We also take about 2 liters of water orally. Water is supplied as social infrastructure through a process of strict water quality inspection and sterilization. So what about "air"? While taking in about 7,000 times as much air as water into the human body every day, its "quality" is not inspected or sterilized except in specific places. Air pollution was once taken up as a social issue. Although the efforts of the public and private sectors have greatly improved, there are still various substances around us that are invisible and harmful to the human body. By capturing and analyzing these harmful substances in the air and presenting them as unique indicators, we will provide new guidelines for improving the air environment. AQRSS (Air Quality and Risk Surveillance System) is an information infrastructure for realizing a "clean air environment" that is indispensable for people's healthy lives.

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Power generation using microorganisms in the ground makes effective use of power supply and fallow fields in dangerous areas where electric wires cannot be drawn. Developed a power generation system useful for disaster prevention, disasters, and crime prevention

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Developed a space cleaning system equipped with cutting-edge plasma technology as a pandemic countermeasure due to environmental destruction caused by urban development (*) Adopting the world’s most advanced technology developed for bioterrorism countermeasures

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Development of CO2 decomposition filter using atmospheric pressure low temperature plasma

Development of a circulation system that decomposes, recovers, and reuses CO2 emitted from plants and vehicles before it is released into the atmosphere, which is one of the factors of worsening air pollution and climate change.

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One of the major challenges of climate change is the development of plasma water that solves the problem of marine pollution, and decomposes organic matter to prevent the outflow of pollutants into the ocean.

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We are implementing initiatives to solve global problems speedily in partnership with governments, companies, experts, researchers, universities, etc. in each country.

We will contribute to the world by researching and developing cutting-edge hygiene management systems and products for concrete solutions to environmental problems.

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In the week before he was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, then President-elect Biden took the unprecedented step of elevating the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to a cabinet level position. In doing so, Biden...

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Dear Future of Research Community, At a time when there is a continued need for as much collective grieving as there is for concrete actions, writing a statement can feel hollow. When so many in the Black community, on a regular basis, decry the systemic,...

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UTA grad’s future career combines law and mental health

Tuesday, May 07, 2024 • Cristal Gonzalez :

Izabella Russell’s first in-person class at The University of Texas at Arlington made her face her greatest fear: public speaking. Russell, a psychology major with minors in neuroscience and law and legal studies, started her college journey during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic; her first year at UTA was fully remote. Following UTA’s transition to hybrid classes, Russell’s first class on campus was mock trial—and it helped her beat her fear of public speaking.

The aspiring attorney will cross the stage at Globe Life Field on Friday, May 10, joining a network of 270,000-plus Maverick alums. Her next stop: Baylor University School of Law.

“When I was younger, I was interested in being a lawyer, but I never thought I would be able to because of public speaking. It was kind of crazy that my first class on campus was mock trial, a public speaking course,” Russell said. “I told myself to just go for it, because it was my first time on a college campus, and a lot of people didn’t know who I was or that I was really shy. This change in perspective was how I really started to get into mock trial.”

With the support of her mock trial coach and mentor, Amber White, Russell decided to stay on the mock trial team even after completing the credit hours she needed for her degree plan. She credits White and mock trial alumni coach Hailey Moore with “my academic and self-growth.”

Russell was the captain of the UTA mock trial team and president of UTA’s Pre-Law Society. She’s been recognized by the American Mock Trial Association and is the second Maverick to earn back-to-back Top Defense Attorney of the Year Awards. In this year’s “Kangaroo Brawl” competition in Sherman, Texas, she was the only competitor to win both a Top Witness and Top Attorney award.

Russell comes from a law enforcement family; her dad is a sergeant in the Fort Worth Police Department, and her mom was also in the force before transitioning to teaching special education. Russell said her parents influenced her interest in law. She said she wants to work as a county prosecutor or for the FBI.

“My end goal, which is decades down the road, is to run my own NeuroLaw clinic,” Russell said. “I want to work with veterans and first responders who developed mental illness due to their time serving and may be in need of legal help.”

Russell also plans to advocate for the larger community to provide service members with access to resources and programs that can help rehabilitate them.

“I want to lobby for more mental health awareness and mental health reform in our greater court system,” she said. “The groups of people I want to advocate for have sacrificed so much for our society. It’s only right that we serve those who have served.”

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Rapid progress has been made in identifying links between human genetic variation and social and behavioral phenotypes. Applications in mainstream economics are beginning to emerge. This review aims to provide the background needed to bring the interested economist to the frontier of social-science genomics. Our review is structured around a theoretical framework that nests many of the key methods, concepts and tools found in the literature. We clarify key assumptions and appropriate interpretations. After reviewing several significant applications, we conclude by outlining future advances in genetics that will expand the scope of potential applications, and we discuss the ethical and communication challenges that arise in this area of research.

For helpful comments and suggestions, we thank Peter M. Visscher and the University of Queensland Statistical Genomics Lab Meeting. For excellent research assistance, we are grateful to Matthew Howell and Moeen Nehzati. For financial support, we thank the NIA/NIH (grants R24-AG065184, R01-AG042568, R00-AG062787, and R01-AG081518) and Open Philanthropy. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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The latest on the massive solar storm

By Angela Fritz, Elise Hammond and Chris Lau, CNN

Incredible lighthouse picture from Maine

From CNN's Chris Lau

Among a flurry of surreal images capturing the dazzling auroras is one taken by Benjamin Williamson of a lighthouse in Portland, Maine.

"It's one of the most incredible things I've ever seen, the awe and wonder," Williamson told CNN.

He said he used a long-exposure technique to snap the shot, but did not edit it.

Watch the full interview with Williamson here .

Things could be about to ramp up

If you still haven't seen the aurora, hold on for another 30 minutes to an hour, according to CNN meteorologist Chad Myers.

The next wave of coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, which cause the aurora, is about to arrive, he said.

"Just wait a minute because things are going to start to ramp up here," he said, adding that the increase could arrive "anytime now." "When it comes, get outside, get ready, put your coat on."

For those who are too busy to witness the phenomenon tonight, Myers said the aurora is expected to last three nights.

Why does the aurora last for a weekend?

By CNN's Chris Lau

Generally, it takes just eight minutes for light to travel 93 million miles to the Earth from the sun, but astrophysicist Janna Levin said the energized particles causing the current wave of aurora travel a lot slower, causing the phenomenon to last for the weekend.

"Some of these mass ejections are trillions of kilograms," she said. "They're slower. So they're taking longer, but still hours, maybe tens of hours."

Here's how the solar storm looks in the South and on the East Coast

The aurora was visible across the East Coast and in the South Friday.

Here's how it looked in Chester, South Carolina.

Down in Florida, waves of color swam through the sky.

Up north in New Jersey, a purple-ish haze could be seen in the sky.

Will solar storms get more intense and risky in the future?

The answer is probably not in the short term, according to astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi.

He said scientists study what is constantly happening on the surface of the sun and have found a pattern.

“Geological data shows us that in the past the sun was way more active than it is today. It has cycles where it goes very quiet ... and you have events that show that the solar activity was much, much greater,” he told CNN. “So there's no evidence that we're going to see those big maxima this cycle." 

But the astrophysicist also spoke of a caveat - the limitations of modern science.

“Even though it's predictable in the short term, we still don't quite understand what creates the magnetic fields in the sun,” he said, adding: “That's why NASA has so many satellites looking at the sun.”

In Pictures: Auroras light the sky during rare solar storm

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A series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun are creating dazzling auroras across the globe .

The rare solar storm may also disrupt communications. The last time a solar storm of this magnitude reached Earth was in October 2003, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center.

See more photos of the aurora from tonight.

Behind dazzling aurora could lie “real danger,” Bill Nye the Science Guy says

The massive solar storm could present “a real danger,” especially with the modern world relying so much on electricity, according to Bill Nye the Science Guy , a science educator and engineer.

Scientists are warning an increase in solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun have the potential to disrupt communication on Earth into the weekend. Solar flares can affect communications and GPS almost immediately because they disrupt Earth’s ionosphere, or part of the upper atmosphere. Energetic particles released by the sun can also disrupt electronics on spacecraft and affect astronauts without proper protection within 20 minutes to several hours.

In comparison to tonight's event, Nye drew comparisons with another incident in 1859, known as the Carrington Event, when telegraph communications were severely affected.

“The other thing, everybody, that is a real danger to our technological society, different from 1859, is how much we depend on electricity and our electronics and so on,” Nye said. "None of us really in the developed world could go very long without electricity."

He noted that there are systems in place to minimize the impact, but “stuff might go wrong,” stressing that not all transformers are equipped to withstand such a solar event.

“It depends on the strength of the event and it depends on how much of our infrastructures are prepared for this the sort of thing,” he said.

Bill Nye breaks down significance of the solar storm | CNN

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Here's where clouds will block the view of the northern lights in the US

From CNN's Angela Fritz

After an incredibly stormy week, most of the Lower 48 has clear skies to see the northern lights. But there are some areas where clouds and rainy weather are spoiling the view.

A deck of clouds is blocking the sky in the Northeast, from parts of Virginia into Maine, as an area of low pressure spins off the East Coast.

In the Midwest, the aurora will be hard to see through thick clouds in parts of Wisconsin, Michigan — including the Upper Peninsula — and Illinois.

A stripe of clouds is tracking across Texas, including Dallas-Forth Worth, and into Louisiana.

And in the Southwest, patchy clouds across the the Four Corners region could make the northern lights difficult to spot.

Aurora seen at least as far south as Georgia

Barely visible to the naked eye, the aurora can be seen in Atlanta in the 10 p.m. ET hour. 

It is easier to see through photographs using a long exposure. The photos below, taken by CNN's Eric Zerkel and Emily Smith, used 3- and 10-second exposures.

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Future research on bladder cancer should focus on mechanical changes in tissue, suggest study

by Fabio Bergamin, ETH Zurich

In collaboration with University Hospital Basel, researchers from ETH are investigating the early stages of bladder cancer. Their findings show that future research should also focus on mechanical changes in tumor tissue.

Dagmar Iber is Professor of Computational Biology at ETH's Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering in Basel. Her research group uses a combination of lab experiments and computer modeling to investigate how cells organize themselves into organs and other complex, three-dimensional tissue structures based on the genetic information they contain.

Until recently, their work did not touch on cancer research . But that all changed when the ETH Board issued a call for research proposals combining basic and medical research on new topics in health-related fields.

In response, Iber teamed up with two professors from the University Hospital Basel, urologist Cyrill Rentsch and pathologist Lukas Bubendorf. They were seeking to understand what governs the direction in which bladder tumors grow. As it turns out, their collaboration may well have provided cancer research with a major new lead.

Tumor type is key

The direction in which a bladder tumor grows can play a key role in whether it proves malignant or benign. In turn, this also determines the course of treatment and the patient's chances of survival.

One of the most common forms of bladder cancer is a papillary tumor. This has a slender, branch-like structure and grows from the bladder wall into the bladder cavity. It is a relatively benign form of bladder cancer that can be effectively treated in a minimally invasive procedure that involves scraping the tumor off the bladder wall.

Harder to treat is what doctors refer to as muscle-invasive bladder cancer, where the tumor grows not into the bladder cavity but rather into the deeper layers of the bladder wall. Access to blood and lymphatic vessels in those deeper layers facilitates the formation of metastases that can then spread through the body.

In this case, the prognosis is much less favorable; frequently, the entire bladder must be surgically removed. It is known that these two forms of cancer differ genetically. However, these differences do not explain why one cancer type would grow into the inner layers of the bladder wall and the other grow out into the bladder cavity.

The team's initial inspiration came from their work on lung development. "The tree-like ramification of the papillary bladder tumors have some likeness to the minute branches of the bronchioles in the lungs," Iber explains.

This led them to wonder whether similar molecular mechanisms might be responsible for creating both these structures. Yet subsequent research showed this not to be the case. "It turns out that the molecular drivers in the formation of lung tissue are quite different to those in the development of bladder cancer," says Iber.

Mechanical, not biochemical

When it comes to lung tissue, a biochemical mechanism defines the position of new branches. In bladder cancer, however, the emergence of papilla appears to be influenced by mechanical rather than biochemical factors. In support of this theory, the Basel-based researchers have now published a study in the form of a preprint on bioRxiv —a full draft of a research paper that is shared publicly before peer review.

To understand their theory, it helps to visualize the structure of the bladder wall. This wall is flexible and has numerous folds that enable the bladder to expand and contract depending on the amount of urine it has to hold.

Three layers of tissue play an important role here. Together, they make up the innermost layers of the bladder wall, like an onion: first, a soft epithelial layer on the inside of the bladder wall; next, a substantially stiffer membrane, which provides mechanical stability; and, beyond that, a somewhat softer layer of connective tissue.

Based on computer models, biopsies from tumor patients and tissue samples harvested from experiments with mice, the researchers' theory posits that cancerous growth is accompanied by changes in the relative stiffness of the different layers of the bladder wall.

Depending on the degree of these changes, different forms of cancer develop. If there is only a minimal change in the stiffness of the layers relative to one another, blunt protrusions may grow from the bladder wall into the cavity of the bladder. These can then form the basis for papillary tumors.

By contrast, if changes in relative stiffness are more significant, the surface of the bladder mucosa remains smooth. Instead, the membrane that separates the epithelium from the surrounding layer of connective tissue forms fine wrinkles and narrow folds.

The researchers posit that this can result in tissue damage that encourages the growth of a malignant tumor into the inner layers of the bladder wall.

Focus on the early stages

"Pathologists have described changes in bladder wall stiffness in patients with advanced bladder cancer," explains Franziska Lampart, a doctoral student in Iber's group. The Basel researchers now used an animal model to investigate the early stage of bladder cancer.

In collaboration with the group led by Daniel Müller, Professor of Biophysics at the ETH Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, atomic force microscopy revealed localized softening of the membrane layer even at this early stage.

"This supports our idea that local changes in the relative stiffness of individual bladder wall layers play an important role in the development of bladder cancer," says Lampart.

These findings may well take cancer research in a new direction. At present, much of this work focuses on inhibiting the growth of cancer cells or killing them. "But our research shows once again that tissue mechanics is important, too," Iber notes.

Cells secrete protein fibers and enzymes that influence and modify the extracellular matrix that surrounds them. "Cancer research needs to focus more closely on biomechanics and the chemical signaling pathways that affect it," Iber says. "But this line of investigation is still very much in its infancy."

Besides the enjoyment of constructive collaboration with clinicians from University Hospital Basel, this cancer research project has brought Iber new insights. These may well prove invaluable back on her home territory of developmental biology, where tissue mechanics also play a role.

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Saturated soils could impact survival of young trees planted to address climate change

The saturated soil conditions predicted to result from increased rainfall in the UK’s upland regions could have a knock-on effect on the ambition to create more woodland in the fight against climate change, a new study has found.

Researchers from the University of Plymouth have spent a number of years exploring how temperate rainforests could be an effective nature-based solution to some of the planet’s greatest challenges.

They have also shown that the UK’s uplands could in future see significantly more annual rainfall than is currently being predicted in national climate models.

In new research, they found that higher soil water levels within areas such as Dartmoor, the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands could have a significant impact on the survival rates of both acorns and juvenile oak saplings.

Published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management , it is the first study to highlight the importance of factoring in soil conditions when looking at where and how to create the temperate rainforests of the future.

Dr Thomas Murphy, Lecturer in Environmental Sciences at the University of Plymouth, is the study’s lead author. He said: “In recent years, there have been increasing calls to plant more trees as part of the global effort to combat climate change. Restoration and expansion of temperate rainforests, which are a globally rare ecosystem, is seen as one of the potential solutions. But with our previous work also predicting an increase in future rainfall we wanted to know if the woodlands we create will support naturally colonising trees in future. Our results show that higher water levels within soils directly contribute to reduced survival of both acorns and young oak trees. We believe it provides landowners, land managers and policy makers with important information as to which species might work in particular locations to support more resilient future rainforests.”

For the study, researchers planted acorns from English oaks (Quercus robur) in containers with four soil states, from completely flooded to low saturation where the water level was 220mm below the acorn.

The acorns did not survive in the flooded soils, but survival rates improved gradually – 43% at high saturation, 77% at medium saturation, and 83% at low saturation – as the water level dropped.

The surviving seedlings also exhibited reduced root:shoot ratio, leaf photosynthesis, and a lower likelihood of late season shoot growth in soils of higher saturation.

In a concurrent field experiment, juvenile English oak and Sessile oak (Quercus petraea) saplings were planted in a region of Dartmoor that is seasonally waterlogged and frequented by grazing livestock.

In these tests, the English oaks exhibited greater shoot growth and leaf photosynthesis than its close relation in areas where the soil was more saturated.

The researchers, including environmental scientists and ecologists, say the results highlight the need for better understanding of soil influence on tree development.

Dr Murphy added: “There has been extensive talk about how larger trees respond to the effects of climate change. But these results show we need to factor in the response of young trees as well, especially if they are being envisioned as an integral part of the solution. By examining their response to conditions now, while also thinking about what these locations are going to be like in 50 years’ time, we can better understand the right trees for the right locations, and hopefully make these woodlands more resilient in the long-term.”

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40 Facts About Elektrostal

Written by Lanette Mayes

Modified & Updated: 10 May 2024

Reviewed by Jessica Corbett

Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

Elektrostal's fascinating history, vibrant culture, and promising future make it a city worth exploring. For more captivating facts about cities around the world, discover the unique characteristics that define each city . Uncover the hidden gems of Moscow Oblast through our in-depth look at Kolomna. Lastly, dive into the rich industrial heritage of Teesside, a thriving industrial center with its own story to tell.

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LSU’s Social Research & Evaluation Center and City of Baker School System to visit the White House

May 09, 2024

In its third year of working with the Louisiana Attendance Alliance LSU’s Social Research & Evaluation Center (SREC) has been invited to participate in a presentation at the White House on May 15.

Following a dramatic improvement in City of Baker Schools’ attendance rates, attributable to the national work with Shelneka Adams-Marsalone who oversees the Louisiana Attendance Alliance as well as The Everyone Graduates Center of Johns Hopkins and the National Partnership for Student Success, Superintendent of Baker Schools James T. Stroder and SREC staff are going to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Biden-Harris Administration's "Every Day Counts Summit: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism and Increasing Student Engagement," an invite-only one-day event at the White House on May 15.

Gwen Murray, PhD, the project's lead and primary investigator will be joined by colleagues Bich Do, Sarah Harrell, and Jada Thomas-Smith, all of whom are research associates at SREC. The summit is part of the Biden-Harris Administration Improving Student Achievement Agenda, which includes critical conversations and strategic planning around the ways in which chronic absenteeism adversely impacts student achievement, social, and emotional well-being, health, and development.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Domestic Policy Advisor to President Biden Neera Tanden will share the Administration's efforts to improve student attendance and engagement.

The City of Baker Schools and LSU SREC team will take this opportunity to hear from education leaders and share best practices assessing needs and challenges to implement evidence-based strategies to improve attendance.

Since 2021, SREC has partnered to address chronic absenteeism in Louisiana.

PARTNERSHIP: PHASE I

The first phase of this partnership examined attendance data pre- and post-COVID and culminated in the creation of a Louisiana Statewide Attendance Alliance, which meets monthly to share best practices to create positive attendance culture and understand the unique needs of students and families that contribute to chronic absenteeism.

PARTNERSHIP: PHASE II

During the second phase of the partnership, LSU SREC created an attendance improvement planning workbook and provided training for Attendance Alliance participants from across the state. During phase two, SREC also provided enhanced support to eight school districts across the state to implement multi-tiered systems of support to improve student attendance.

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Now, in the third phase of the partnership, SREC is working on a micro level with City of Baker School System to build a sustainable attendance leadership team, overhaul data systems, and partner with school-level leadership to implement multi-tiered systems of support favoring proactive and preventative attendance strategies and interventions over punitive ones.

See more SREC projects including The Louisiana Attendance Alliance: City of Baker Schools Enhanced Attendance Implementation .

About LSU SREC LSU Social Research & Evaluation Center is a Louisiana Board of Regents Center of Research Excellence. SREC takes an interdisciplinary approach to research, program evaluation, data and analytics, training, and outreach. Housed in the College of Human Sciences & Education, the team brings expertise and contextual understanding to complex issues facing individuals, families, and communities. SREC is a group of committed and passionate social science researchers, evaluators, and content specialists who work every day to address chronic issues of mental health, substance abuse, health disparities, educational challenges, community violence, poverty, and coastal threats. SREC utilizes comprehensive, research-informed methods to disseminate knowledge, catalyze prevention and intervention efforts, and inform policy, working with university and partners to foster educated, healthy, and resilient people and communities. Visit the SREC website.

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