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The purpose of this study was to review various physical activity measures, both subjective and objective. The activity measures were then evaluated for their ability to aid in research and practice.

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

One researcher could have changed everything we know about death. But does the science hold up against scrutiny?

The Quantum Design Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) is an open architecture, variable temperature-field system that is optimized to perform a variety of automated electrical and magnetic ...