On top of conventional necropsy, virtopsy (postmortem computed tomography and postmortem magnetic resonance imaging) has been integrated into the Cetacean Stranding Response Programme in Hong Kong since March 2014.To date, 177 out of 240 local insulated debakey stranded cetaceans have been examined by virtopsy.This integration has modernised the ch
Windows have a great impact on building energy consumption, and the thermal performance of window frames directly affects its energy-saving potential.In this paper, a novel method is proposed to optimize the thermal performance of commercially available broken-bridge aluminum window frames, by incorporating radiant insulation panels (RIPs) into the
Sepsis elicits skeletal muscle weakness and fiber atrophy.The accumulation of injured mitochondria and depressed mitochondrial functions are considered as important triggers of sepsis-induced muscle atrophy.It is unclear whether mitochondrial dysfunctions in septic muscles are due to the inadequate activation of quality control processes.We hypothe
Companies are confronted with differing public perceptions, which influence the way beautiful u perfume in which they present their social and environmental responsibilities.Our qualitative study compares the online responsibility communication of two companies from the energy sector: Shell, representing the controversial but profitable oil industr