Morel, Eric: „Exploring Narrative’s Anthropocene Affordances. Marco Caracciolo’s Narrating the Mesh

Review of: Marco Caracciolo: Narrating the Mesh. Form and Story in the Anthropocene. Charlottesville, VA / London: University of Virginia Press, 2021 (= Under the Sign of Nature: Explorations in Ecocriticism). 240 pp. USD 34.50. ISBN 978-0-8139-4583-

Exploring Narrative’s Anthropocene Affordances. Marco Caracciolo’s <i>Narrating the Mesh”</i>

Marco Caracciolo: Narrating the Mesh. Form and Story in the Anthropocene. Charlottesville, VA / London: University of Virginia Press, 2021 (= Under the Sign of Nature: Explorations in Ecocriticism). 240 pp. USD 34.50. ISBN 978-0-8139-4583-

The Thalamocortical Projection Systems in Primate: An Anatomical Support for Multisensory and Sensorimotor Interplay

Multisensory and sensorimotor integrations are usually considered to occur in superior colliculus and cerebral cortex, but few studies proposed the thalamus as being involved in these integrative processes. We investigated whether the organization of the thalamocortical (TC) systems for different modalities partly overlap, representing an anatomical support for multisensory and sensorimotor interplay in thalamus. In 2 macaque monkeys, 6 neuroanatomical tracers were injected in the rostral and caudal auditory cortex, posterior parietal cortex (PE/PEa in area 5), and dorsal and ventral premotor cortical areas (PMd, PMv), demonstrating the existence of overlapping territories of thalamic projections to areas of different modalities (sensory and motor). TC projections, distinct from the ones arising from specific unimodal sensory nuclei, were observed from motor thalamus to PE/PEa or auditory cortex and from sensory thalamus to PMd/PMv. The central lateral nucleus and the mediodorsal nucleus project to all injected areas, but the most significant overlap across modalities was found in the medial pulvinar nucleus. The present results demonstrate the presence of thalamic territories integrating different sensory modalities with motor attributes. Based on the divergent/convergent pattern of TC and corticothalamic projections, 4 distinct mechanisms of multisensory and sensorimotor interplay are propose

Spectroscopic binaries as observed by the future Gaia space mission

peer reviewedThe future Gaia satellite will observe a large number of stars through its three main channels: astrometric, photometric and, for the brightest stars, spectroscopic. The satellite is equipped with the RVS spectrograph, which will provide medium-resolution spectra over a small wavelength range. These spectra should allow us to identify stars exhibiting a composite spectrum, either because of a chance alignment or a true binarity. We discuss the various aspects related to the data treatment of the binary candidates and describe the algorithms that are intended to be included in the processing pipeline

Neutral particle Mass Spectrometry with Nanomechanical Systems

Current approaches to Mass Spectrometry (MS) require ionization of the analytes of interest. For high-mass species, the resulting charge state distribution can be complex and difficult to interpret correctly. In this article, using a setup comprising both conventional time-of-flight MS (TOF-MS) and Nano-Electro-Mechanical-Systems-based MS (NEMS-MS) in situ, we show directly that NEMS-MS analysis is insensitive to charge state: the spectrum consists of a single peak whatever the species charge state, making it significantly clearer than existing MS analysis. In subsequent tests, all charged particles are electrostatically removed from the beam, and unlike TOF-MS, NEMS-MS can still measure masses. This demonstrates the possibility to measure mass spectra for neutral particles. Thus, it is possible to envisage MS-based studies of analytes that are incompatible with current ionization techniques and the way is now open for the development of cutting edge system architectures with unique analytical capability

Concerto for Two Horns and Orchestra

Title from PDF of title page viewed June 12, 2018Dissertation advisor: James MobberleyVitaThesis (D.M.A.)--Conservatory of Music and Dance. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018This concerto for two horns and orchestra is a 25-minute work for two virtuoso horn players and full-size orchestra. The work draws on images of the Rocky Mountains and Western United States. Three movements depict a mountain ascent, lonely calls between the mountain tops, and a majestic fanfare celebrating the grandeur of these geologic features. The first movement features a slowly ascending melody shared between the soloists and orchestra. As the melody rises, it gathers momentum and rhythmic intensity. A persistent ostinato continues to drive the music forward as the melody ascends. Once reaching its climactic height, the clouds above usher in a peaceful serenity. The second movement features two horns reaching across lonely mountain tops. The soloists call to each other with motives reminiscent of the opening melody. These calls grow into full cadenzas between the now connected horns. The orchestra provides an ever-growing layer of clouds and mist, obscuring the two lonely soloists. The final movement is an exuberant celebration of these mountainous peaks. It begins with a celebratory fanfare growing out of the lonely calls. The music returns to the grandeur of the opening melody, mixed with driving rhythms and massive sound.Abstract -- Instrumentation -- Acknowledgments -- Concerto for Two Horns and Orchestra -- Vit

Temporal and harmonic concerns in the music of Robert Carl

Title from PDF of title page viewed June 19, 2018Thesis Advisor: Andrew GranadeVitaIncludes bibliographical references (pages 111-113)Thesis (M.M.)--Conservatory of Music and Dance. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018Robert Carl is a composer-critic based in Hartford, Connecticut. His hyphenated career has involved creating, teaching, and commenting on music for the latter half of the twentieth century up to the present. Initially trained as a historian, Carl has maintained a keen interest in modern musical trends while developing his own distinct musical language. His music fuses stylistic and conceptual influences that bleed through aesthetic boundaries, making it difficult to label or associate with other composers. While the result is not a stereotypical postmodern pastiche of the past, his music does embrace a pluralism of historical and current methods in ways characteristic of a composer keenly interested in modern American culture. Moreover, Carl’s music relates to stylistic developments within late 20th and 21st century American art music. Studying his music helps reveal overall trends within contemporary American art music. This thesis introduces Robert Carl through a biographical sketch and examines the development of time-based and harmonic concerns within his works.Introduction -- Historicism and time -- Harmonic and spatial structures -- Appendix A. Interview with Robert Carl, November 16, 2016 -- Appendix B. Interview with Robert Carl: February 23, 201