The energy crisis, water shortage, and pollution are among the major challenges confronting sustainable environmental existence. Renewable energy derived from sustainable feedstocks can reduce the load on fossil fuels and curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Biofuels, particularly bioethanol and biodiesel, […]

Neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia are known to affect about 1% of the general population. Genetic factors are believed to make a substantial contribution. However, though massive genome sequencing efforts in recent years […]

Quantum computers spare no efforts to offer the superior promise of performing complex and unimaginable problems, which are far beyond the reach of any classical computers known at present, in a reasonable time with high accuracy. The new approach for […]

When a person wishes to perform a certain action, this desire is characterized as an intention. Actions are the physical tools used to realize intentions. From the perspective of an observer, others infer a person’s intentions from their behavior. For […]

The quest for two-dimensional (2D) materials, starting with graphene in 2004, remains strong. While graphene retains the title of strongest solid, intense research has shown that it is not suited for every use. For example, turning off the current flowing […]

According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Landscape 2018, extreme weather events and natural disasters are ranked among the top three global risks. For many regions, hydro-meteorological risks constitute the biggest threat, which calls for a comprehensive scientific risk […]

People tend to trust that their perception of the world accurately reflects reality. However, work in psychology and neuroscience has suggested that our minds often deceive us, and our brains put a creative spin on the sensory information received from […]

Australian researchers believe that mental well-being and illnesses such as depression or anxiety are separate constructs. They came to this conclusion after testing the processing of emotions in twins. Health is the state of physical, mental, and social well-being and […]

News coverage can be dominated by just a few players, even in developed countries with an active free press. This dominance can lead to a reduction in topical and community diversity. Ownership structures might further limit coverage by implicitly or […]

Over 29 million people in the US are estimated to have diabetes, with projections that number will increase to 642 million by the year 2040. Diabetes self-management is recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as an essential component for […]