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…
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At arc volcanoes, forecasting the brutal shift from effusive to explosive activity is challenging. Pre-explosive conduit conditions were retrieved from pumices and, together with numerical…
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Infectious disease has posed a greater threat to human survival and welfare throughout both our recent and distant past. Given the implications of disease-causing parasites…
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The American chestnut once dominated the eastern forests of the United States. A fungal pathogen, Cryphonectria parasitica, was introduced to the US in the early…
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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…
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When manipulating an unfamiliar object, we use the sense of touch to feel our way around it. We feel even what our eyes cannot reach,…
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Often, robots aim to replicate some form of natural motion or action. In controlled settings such as high-volume manufacturing or warehouse inventory, robots are often…
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In today’s world, stress seems to be an inevitable part of modern life. However, for some people, stress can have a particularly negative effect on…
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The High Atlas Mountains are the highest mountains in North Africa, running from the Atlantic coast in Morocco to the Mediterranean Coast in Tunisia, over…
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Imagine that you could become aware that you were dreaming, or “lucid,” in your dreams at any time. Countless researchers and laypersons alike have pursued…
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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…
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