In an earlier post, we showed that global warming can cause more intense rainfall (and hurricanes, and typhoons) across the globe and, consequently, more landslides….
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Much attention has been paid to the chemistry of heavier elements in recent years. The phenomena arising from the heavier atoms tend to be explained…
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In engineered or environmental systems, uranium (U) often exists as a hexavalent state (6+). This highly positive charge of 6+ results in the formation of…
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To reliably access the integrity of a material or the structures made of it, we need to know the geometry and size of flaws buried…
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Viruses are small parasites that can only replicate inside the living cells of hosts. A virus is typically composed of enzymes that are protected in…
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The retinal visual system of mammals is regarded as an ideal imaging system due to its wide field of view (FOV), low aberration, and low f-number….
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The vision to 3D-print fully functional devices that contain multiple materials in a press of a button has come a step closer to reality. Researchers…
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Providing high-quality medical diagnostics in low-resource settings, such as forward-deployed military units, rural areas in Africa, or in the middle of natural disaster scenarios, requires…
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I recently quit my full-time job working as an engineer for a large utility company to start a brand that will help spread awareness about…
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It’s a common sight along roadsides, in coastal areas, and just about everywhere else: Phragmites australis, or Common Reed, is among the world’s most cosmopolitan…
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Since the early times of weather prediction, a by-product was now-casting – determining the state of the atmosphere at day “0”. Using various observations of…
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