Loop Quantum Gravity: A New Threat to Humeanism? Part I: The Problem of Spacetime
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DOI: 10.1007/s10701-019-00242-6
Abstract: In this paper, I discuss whether the results of loop quantum gravity (LQG) constitute a fatal blow to Humeanism. There is at least a prima facie reason for believing so: while Humeanism regards spatiotemporal relations… read more here.
Keywords: loop quantum; new threat; gravity new; quantum gravity ... See more keywords
Usutu virus: A new threat?
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268819001213
Abstract: Abstract Usutu virus (USUV) is an emerging arbovirus that was first isolated in South Africa in 1959. This Flavivirus is maintained in the environment through a typical enzootic cycle involving mosquitoes and birds. USUV has… read more here.
Keywords: usutu virus; new threat; virus; virus new ... See more keywords
The Repeatability Argument Poses No New Threat for Bundle Theorists: A Reply to Benocci
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DOI: 10.1080/00048402.2020.1758948
Abstract: ABSTRACT Matteo Benocci [AJP, 2018] has presented a new argument, the Repeatability Argument, against any version of the Bundle Theory that includes a commitment to the principle that concrete particulars constituted by exactly the same… read more here.
Keywords: new threat; argument; repeatability argument; bundle theorists ... See more keywords
Plastics are a new threat to Palau’s coral reefs
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270237
Abstract: Plastic pollution of the oceans has long been an ongoing and growing problem. Single-use plastic (plastic bags and microbeads) is responsible for most of this pollution. In recent years, studies have highlighted the importance of… read more here.
Keywords: pollution; new threat; plastics new; threat palau ... See more keywords
Cyberbiosecurity: A Call for Cooperation in a New Threat Landscape
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2019.00099
Abstract: The life sciences now interface broadly with information technology (IT) and cybersecurity. This convergence is a key driver in the explosion of biotechnology research and its industrial applications in health care, agriculture, manufacturing, automation, artificial… read more here.
Keywords: landscape; cyberbiosecurity call; new threat; cooperation new ... See more keywords
A new threat from an old enemy: Re-emergence of coronavirus (Review)
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DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2020.4555
Abstract: The new outbreak of coronavirus from December 2019 has brought attention to an old viral enemy and has raised concerns as to the ability of current protection measures and the healthcare system to handle such… read more here.
Keywords: enemy; threat old; coronavirus; old enemy ... See more keywords