Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for underwater camera biomass prediction aggregation. In some implementations, an exemplary method includes obtaining images of fish captured by an underwater camera; providing data of the images to a trained model; obtaining output of the trained model indicating the likelihoods that the biomass of fish are within multiple ranges; combining likelihoods of the output based on one or more ranges common to likelihoods of two or more fish to generate a biomass distribution; and determining an action based on the biomass distribution.

Abstract: Described herein are polyhedrin-based slow release growth factor systems and methods of use thereof for neuroprotection of host and donor retinal ganglion cell neurons.

Abstract: A processor-implemented method for simultaneously tracking one or more objects includes receiving, via a dynamical system with a set of sensors, a first set of unlabeled measurements from one or more objects. Each of the measurements is a function of time. A set of candidate tracks is determined for the one or more objects. Probabilities of each of the first set of unlabeled measurements being assigned to each of the set of candidate tracks are computed. A track from the set of candidate tracks is determined for each of the one or more objects based on a joint probability distribution of track attributes and the probabilistic assignment of each of the first set of unlabeled measurements to each of the set of candidate tracks.

Abstract: A message ID decoding method is provided for a system comprising multiple components interlinked by a Controller Area Network bus (CAN-bus) through which messages are sent. The method includes acquiring a CAN-bus message data stream including multiple CAN-bus messages, each including a CAN ID indicating a component from which the corresponding CAN-bus message originated; storing the CAN-bus messages in a first datastore; acquiring an electricity consumption signal indicative of the consumption of the component; storing the electricity consumption signal in a second datastore; generating multiple time-stamp bins each corresponding to an interval in time; selecting the CAN ID and a portion of the electricity consumption signal being from the interval in time corresponding to the time-stamp bin; and determining a regression coefficient, R, indicating a level of relatedness between the selected CAN ID and portion, thereby correlating the CAN ID of the selected CAN-bus message with the component.

Abstract: An igniter system for a piece of ammunition, having at least one propellant igniter and at least one igniter element designed for transmitting ignition power and extending away from the propellant igniter. The igniter element is arranged spaced apart from the propellant igniter.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PWAUO2 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PWAUO2 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PWAUO2 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PWAUO2 or a locus conversion of 1PWAUO2 with another maize variety.

Abstract: An adhesive that comprises: (a) 35 to 55 wt. % of an elastomer component; (b) 20 to 45 wt. % of an adhesive resin component; and (c) 15 to 40 wt. % of a plasticizing component, wherein (c1) 8 to 35 wt. % of (c) is made of one or more plasticizing oils, and (c2) optionally up to 32 wt. % of (c) is made of one or more plasticizers that differ from plasticizing oils.

Abstract: An electrochemical reactor, including a channel for containing and directing flow of an electrolyte stream, wherein the electrolyte stream includes an electrolyte and an iron-containing feedstock; an anode and a cathode positioned in contact with the channel; and a source of a magnetic field positioned in proximity to the cathode, wherein the electrochemical reactor is configured to electrochemically reduce at least a portion of the iron-containing feedstock to iron metal at a surface of the cathode and in a magnetic field of the source, and wherein the at least a portion of the iron-containing feedstock is electrochemically reduced to the iron metal at a current efficiency of at least 0.75, wherein the current efficiency is a ratio of charge used for the reduction of the iron-containing feedstock to a total charge provided to the cathode.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for securely sharing confidential data between applications. A deep link request can be received from a first computing device, the deep link request identifying a set of data to be shared and a deep link schema. A token that represents the set of data can then be created. Also, a deep link that complies with the deep link schema and includes the token can also be created. The deep link and the token can then be returned to the first computing device. Later, a data request containing the token can be received from a second computing device. The set of data associated with the token can then be return to the second computing device.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes: a housing having a cooking chamber delimited by a housing wall and a first viewing opening in the housing wall arranged above the cooking chamber; a camera device arranged above the first viewing opening, the camera device having an image sensor and a lens, the lens defining an optical axis for observing the cooking chamber; a heating device for heating food to be cooked placed in the cooking chamber and/or a high-frequency generator for heating food to be cooked placed in the cooking chamber by microwave radiation; and a shielding channel extending between the camera device and the first viewing opening so as to shield the camera device from heat and/or microwave radiation. The first viewing opening is covered by a first viewing pane, and a second viewing pane is arranged at an upper end of the shielding channel.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a process for producing neopentyl glycol compacts, the process including at least the process steps of providing a fill of NPG flakes and compressing the fill in a mold to form a compact, wherein the compressing is performed at a pressure greater than or equal to 0.5 MPa and less than or equal to 7.5 MPa. Furthermore, the present subject matter relates to NPG compacts.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to glasses and glass articles. The glass articles include flat glass suitable for use in display devices, such as electronic devices, including smartphones, smart watches and tablet computers. A method of making glass articles is described as well.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods involving proteases specific for mannose-modified proteins. The compositions and methods are particularly useful for making linker-specific cleavages in proteins produced by yeast and fungal cells. One use of the compositions and methods is for agglomerating yeast and yeast components in fermentation products. Another use of the composition is for producing a fraction of protein with reduced carbohydrate content.

Abstract: An electrochemical reactor comprising a source of a magnetic field positioned in proximity to a cathode and configured to generate a magnetic field; and an electrochemical cell comprising an anode and the cathode, and further comprising a catholyte channel configured to direct a catholyte stream comprising an iron-containing feedstock to the cathode; an anolyte channel configured to direct an anolyte stream comprising a metal chloride to the anode, wherein the catholyte channel and the anolyte channel are disposed between the cathode and the anode; and a separator disposed between the catholyte channel and the anolyte channel, wherein the electrochemical reactor is configured to electrochemically oxidize chloride anions to chlorine gas at a surface of the anode, and wherein the electrochemical reactor is further configured to electrochemically reduce the iron-containing feedstock to an iron particle comprising iron metal at the surface of the cathode and in the magnetic field.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally the use of compositions comprising a glutathione precursor and a selenium source, e.g., compositions which elevate intracellular glutathione, in the prevention and treatment of Zika viral diseases, e.g., Zika fever. Related embodiments are directed to use of such compositions, e.g., compositions comprising a glutathione precursor and a selenium source, in reducing the infectivity of Zika viruses or Zika viral particles.

Abstract: A process for producing a cured pressure-sensitive adhesive that comprises a composition including at least one solid acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, at least one tackifier resin, and optionally at least one liquid acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, comprises subjecting the composition to electron-beam irradiation (EBC) with an acceleration voltage of 1.8 to 2.38 kV per 1 pm layer thickness of the composition and with a total beam dose of 5 to 50 kGy. Also disclosed is a cured pressure-sensitive adhesive obtained or obtainable by the process. Further disclosed is a double-sidedly adhering, especially carrierless, adhesive tape, and also single- or double-sidedly adhering adhesive tape comprising, on a carrier layer, the cured pressure-sensitive adhesive. Disclosed finally is the use of the pressure-sensitive adhesive or of an adhesive tape made therefrom for bonding components in electronic devices, especially in mobile electronic devices, preferably tablets, mobile phones or smart watches.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials involved in assessing samples (e.g., cancer cells) for the presence of homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) or an HRD signature. For example, methods and materials for determining whether or not a cell (e.g., a cancer cell) contains an HRD signature are provided. Materials and methods for identifying cells (e.g., cancer cells) having a deficiency in homology directed repair (HDR) as well as materials and methods for identifying cancer patients likely to respond to a particular cancer treatment regimen also are provided.

Abstract: The invention shows a lyocell fiber containing a matting agent whereby the matting agent comprises between 2 wt.-% and 5 wt.-% BaSO4 and less than 1 wt.-% TiO2, with respect to fiber weight, whereby the matting agent is incorporated in the fiber matrix in the form of particulates. The invention further concerns the use of said fiber for the production of a textile fabric and a textile fabric containing said fibers.