The Persistent Shift in Spin-down Rate Following the Largest Crab Pulsar Glitch Rules Out External Torque Variations due to Starquakes

It was previously believed that the long-term persistent increase in the spin-down rate of the Crab pulsar following a glitch is direct evidence Discontinued of a starquake-induced glitch or at least related to a starquake.Using radio data covering 1710 days following the 2017 glitch, we obtain an extreme persistent increase of the spin-down rate,

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Opportunities and challenges of delivering digital clinical trials: lessons learned from a randomised controlled trial of an online behavioural intervention for children and young people

Abstract Background Despite being the gold standard of research to determine effectiveness, randomised controlled trials (RCTs) often struggle with participant recruitment, engagement and retention.These issues may be exacerbated when recruiting vulnerable populations, such as participants with mental health issues.We aimed to update understanding

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Aquaculture Applications of the Family Gobiidae

Marine ornamental fish production is still in its infancy compared with its freshwater counterpart.About 1,800 wild-caught fish species are imported into the United States each year, clear proof of the need for the expansion of marine ornamental production to include new species and families of fish.The family Gobiidae is the fourth most Discontinu

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