In long-range laser communication, adaptive optics tracking systems are often used to achieve high-precision tracking.When recognizing beacon spots for tracking, the traditional threshold segmentation method is highly susceptible to segmentation errors in the face of interference.In this study, an improved DeepLabV3+ network is designed for fast an
Watching a signaling protein function: What has been learned over four decades of time-resolved studies of photoactive yellow protein
Photoactive yellow protein (PYP) is a signaling protein whose internal p-coumaric acid chromophore undergoes reversible, light-induced trans-to-cis isomerization, which triggers a sequence of structural changes that ultimately lead to a signaling state.Since its discovery nearly 40 years ago, PYP has attracted much interest and has become one of th
Arboreal ants use the "Velcro(R) principle" to capture very large prey.
Plant-ants live in a mutualistic association with host plants known as "myrmecophytes" that provide them with a nesting place and sometimes with extra-floral nectar (EFN) and/or food bodies (FBs); the ants can also attend sap-sucking Hemiptera for their honeydew.In return, plant-ants, like most other arboreal ants, protect their host plants from de
Occupational Stress, Psychological Distress, and Coping Strategies of First-Level Judges in the Philippines: Examining the Influence of Demographics and Caseloads
Judges worldwide face intense pressure from heavy workloads, emotionally charged cases, and limited resources, leading to burnout and decreased public trust in the justice system.While individual coping is important, systemic change is crucial.This descriptive-correlational study investigated occupational stress, psychological distress, and coping