Detailed examination of the topography and morphology of western Aphrodite Terra reveals numerous features that are similar to terrestrial divergent plate-boundary characteristics. Individual domains between fracturezone-like discontinuities contain a variety of bilaterally symmetrical topographic elements that suggest that topographic features have been created at rise crests, rifted and separ...

Selecting vegetable cultivars suitable to local environmental conditions and with quality traits desired by the evolving market consumer needs is an important production decision farmers face annually. As seed companies continue expand their offerings of new rootstocks, selecting best cultivar and/or scion/rootstock combination can be challenging for farmers. Land-grant universities, through in...

This study investigated how exposure to changing or reaffirmation opinions in robot conversations influences the impressions of observers and their trust media. Even though provided conversational contents include same amount information, order, positive/negative attitudes, discussion styles change perceived impressions. We conducted a web survey using video stimuli, where two robots discussed ...

OBJECTIVES To describe a technique of Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RAP) for localized carcinoma of the prostate, the Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy (VIP) and an innovative incremental nerve preservation technique, the Veil of Aphrodite. We also report complications, oncological and functional outcomes in a cohort of the patient operated during 2001-2006. METHODS 2,652 patients wit...