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Practical guidance for conducting interviews and analyzing data with AI assistance
Modular synthesis of CF3/CHF2 dihydroquinoline sulfonyl fluorides
New compounds with fluorine groups show promise as drug candidates
Digitalization and growth are linked to higher greenhouse gases in Saudi Arabia
How supply chain digitalization and green innovation affect emissions in Saudi Arabia
Human Pol-PCNA binds DNA in an unexpected extra site
Structural models need revision based on unexpected enzyme behavior in laboratory tests
Innovative Optical Sensor Systems special issue introduction
Combining optical fibers with receptors for sensitive detection across multiple applications
Carbon black cave art in Dordogne was directly dated
Ancient cave artists in France used charcoal more than previously known
Smokers report continuing despite health and environmental risks
Why smokers continue despite known health risks and environmental damage
Temporal linearization can bias root water uptake estimates
Testing a new method for measuring how plant roots absorb water from soil
Discrimination measure validated for family planning settings
Validating a tool to measure discrimination in family planning care
Children’s token taking depends on relative status
Children who lose a competition take more resources from winners than vice versa
