Earth observation satellite (EOS) systems often encounter emergency observation tasks oriented to sudden disasters (e.g., earthquake, tsunami, and mud-rock flow).However, EOS systems may not be able to provide feasible coverage time windows for emergencies, which requires that an appropriately selected satellite transfers its orbit for better obser

Over the past decade, drones have become a popular tool for wildlife management and research.Drones have shown significant value for animals that were often difficult or dangerous to study using traditional survey methods.In the past five years drone technology has become commonplace for shark research with their use above, and more recently, 5 Pie

Neonicotinoids are the most commonly used insecticides due to their effectiveness.However, non-targeted insects, especially bees, are also affected by neonicotinoids.Therefore, neonicotinoid application can contribute to the declining bee populations worldwide.The presented study describes the development of novel competitive, fluorescent microsphe

Abstract Background Plasmodium falciparum malaria remains a major public health problem.A vital component of malaria control rests on the availability of good quality artemisinin-derivative based combination therapy (ACT) at the correct dose.However, there are increasing reports of poor quality anti-malarials in Africa.Methods Seven collections of