We use measurements from the South Pole Telescope (SPT) Sunyaev–Zel'dovich (SZ)
cluster survey in combination with X-ray measurements to constrain cosmological
parameters. We present a statistical method that fits for the scaling relations of the SZ and X-
ray cluster observables with mass while jointly fitting for cosmology. The method is
generalizable to multiple cluster observables, and self-consistently accounts for the effects of
the cluster selection and uncertainties in cluster mass calibration on the derived�…

We present a catalog of galaxy cluster candidates, selected through their Sunyaev–
Zel'dovich (SZ) effect signature in the first 720 deg 2 of the South Pole Telescope (SPT)
survey. This area was mapped with the SPT in the 2008 and 2009 austral winters to a depth
of∼ 18 μK CMB-arcmin at 150 GHz; 550 deg 2 of it was also mapped to∼ 44 μK CMB-
arcmin at 95 GHz. Based on optical imaging of all 224 candidates and near-infrared imaging
of the majority of candidates, we have found optical and/or infrared counterparts for 158�…

Tris (1, 3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) and triphenyl phosphate (TPP) are
frequently detected in biota, including fish. However, knowledge of the toxicological and
molecular effects of these currently used flame retardants is limited. In the present study, an
in vivo screening approach was developed to evaluate effects of TDCPP and TPP on
developmental endpoints and receptor-associated expression of mRNA in zebrafish
embryos/larvae. Exposure to TDCPP or TPP resulted in significantly smaller rates of�…

This study explored the associations between adolescents' assertive behavior,
psychological well‐being, and self‐esteem. The sample consisted of 1,023 students (14.9�.
51; 47.6% boys). Two dimensions of the Scale for Interpersonal Behavior (distress and
performance), 2 factors of the General Health Questionnaire‐12 (depression/anxiety and
social dysfunction), and 2 factors of the R osenberg Self‐Esteem Scale (positive self‐esteem
and negative self‐esteem) were used; data were analyzed using hierarchical linear�…

Vortioxetine (Lu AA21004) is an investigational novel antidepressant with multimodal activity
that functions as a 5-HT 3, 5-HT 7 and 5-HT 1D receptor antagonist, 5-HT 1B receptor partial
agonist, 5-HT 1A receptor agonist and inhibitor of the 5-HT transporter in vitro. Here we
explore its anxiolytic and antidepressant potential in adult mice. Vortioxetine was assessed
in BalB/cJ@ RJ mice using the open-field and forced-swim tests (acute: po 1 h, repeated:
daily po 21 days), and in 129S6/SvEvTac mice using the novelty suppressed feeding�…

We report on the multiwavelength observations of the bright, long gamma-ray burst GRB
110731A, by the Fermi and Swift observatories, and by the MOA and GROND optical
telescopes. The analysis of the prompt phase reveals that GRB 110731A shares many
features with bright Large Area Telescope bursts observed by Fermi during the first three
years on-orbit: a light curve with short time variability across the whole energy range during
the prompt phase, delayed onset of the emission above 100 MeV, extra power-law�…

This article presents a completely servo-less, piezoelectric controlled, wind tunnel and flight
tested, remotely piloted aircraft that has been developed by the 2010 Virginia Tech Wing
Morphing Design Team (a senior design project between the Departments of Mechanical
Engineering and Aerospace and Ocean Engineering). A type of piezocomposite actuator,
the Macro-Fiber Composite, is used for changing the camber of all control surfaces on the
aircraft. The aircraft is analyzed theoretically for its aerodynamic characteristics to aid the�…