Abstract: A surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor based on a polyvinyl alcohol-graphene oxide (PVA-GO) composite film and a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) film was proposed for simultaneous measurement ...

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Feature-length films get most of the Oscar attention, but there are little gems to be found in this year's nominated short films, or shorts. In advance of the 98th Academy Awards at 7 p.m. Sunday, ...

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Best Documentary Short Film has an infamous reputation for being one of the more difficult categories to conquer. Because of their obviously abridged length, they require less time in post-production, ...

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This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255). Martin Short's oldest child, ...

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As someone who watches and studies the Academy Awards every year, I can tell you that the Best Documentary Short Subject nominees are frequently heavy, and often depressing. This milieu is often ...

The staff of the Writers Guild of America West went on strike on Tuesday, accusing leadership of the union of breaking labor laws. The strike will affect about 100 of the 150 staffers at the union.