The December 22, 2018, flank collapse of Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia and the subsequent deadly tsunami that struck the coasts of Java and Sumatra have been the subject of intense scientific scrutiny. Geophysical insights have been crucial in understanding the mechanisms behind this catastroph ...
Paleovirology delves into the deep past, investigating ancient viruses (paleoviruses) and their profound impact on the evolution of their hosts. This burgeoning field primarily relies on biomolecular evidence, particularly ancient DNA (aDNA) and RNA (aRNA) sequences, to piece together the history of ...
Ancient civilizations, despite their technological limitations by modern standards, demonstrated remarkable ingenuity in hydraulic engineering. Their ability to manage water resources was crucial for agriculture, sanitation, and daily life. A comparative look at these systems reveals both shared cha ...
The increasing complexity and interconnectedness of modern society make critical infrastructures like power grids, water supply, communication networks, and transportation systems more vulnerable than ever. The failure of one infrastructure can trigger a domino effect, leading to widespread disrupti ...
Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) is a technology that can cool surfaces and spaces without using electricity. It works by reflecting sunlight and simultaneously radiating heat into the cold of outer space. This cooling effect can occur even under direct sunlight. How PDRC Works: PDRC ma ...
Computational psychiatry is rapidly evolving, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how mental health disorders are understood, diagnosed, predicted, and treated. This interdisciplinary field combines neuroscience, psychiatry, and computer science, employing mathematical models and co ...
The landscape of problem-solving and logical reasoning is undergoing a significant transformation with the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). While human cognition has long been the benchmark for complex problem-solving, AI is increasingly demonstrating sophisticated capabilities, p ...
Nature's ingenuity is a vast wellspring of inspiration for roboticists, particularly in the realm of gripping and adhesion. By mimicking biological mechanisms, researchers are creating innovative robotic grippers and attachment methods that offer unprecedented capabilities. At the forefront of this ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping global labor markets, bringing both transformative opportunities and significant challenges. Its economic impact is a complex interplay of productivity boosts, job displacement, and the emergence of new roles, all of which are profoundly influenced b ...
The pursuit of clean and continuous energy is driving innovation in space-based solar power (SBSP). This technology aims to collect the sun's energy in orbit and transmit it wirelessly to Earth, offering a potential solution to global energy demands and climate change. Core Concepts of Space-Base ...