The Ornithopter in the sci-fi blockbuster film Dune resembles a helicopter crossed with a dragonfly. It’s no wonder why. Ever since humankind has imagined flight, pioneering engineers have taken inspiration from nature. Today they’re striving to build flying robots that can reach remote places to monitor the environment and collect samples. Flapping wings
Nel caos frenetico del mondo aziendale moderno, dove le sfide e le opportunità si intrecciano in un vortice incessante, l’importanza di costruire un ambiente di lavoro che favorisca il benessere mentale dei dipendenti non può essere sottovalutata . Read full article here Lingua originale: italiano. Autore: Amadeo Furlan Amadeo Furlan è membro del
In today’s era, the pursuit of nurturing agriculture that sustains itself looms as a crucial conundrum. It weaves together the need to satiate the ever-expanding global populace with the obligation to protect our terrestrial home. This discourse explores the multifaceted dimensions of self-sustaining agriculture, shedding light on its potential to simultaneously guarantee food
All industrial sectors need qualified professionals in STEM to boost the pace of innovation, employment and productivity, and consequently Europe’s ability to compete globally. The outcomes of the 2015 PISA study indicate that there is room for improvement in STEM education to boost students’ performance and motivation, while demand for highly skilled tech
Shoppers are looking for value this holiday season. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Ayalla A. Ruvio, Michigan State University and Forrest Morgeson, Michigan State University With two big shopping days on the horizon – Black Friday and Cyber Monday – U.S. retailers are getting ready for the most important time of the year. The stakes
Catherine de Vries, Bocconi University The results of the Dutch election, in which Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom emerged as victors, have sent shockwaves through the political establishment. For the first time in Dutch history, a party of the extreme right is the largest in the national parliament. Wilders is an eccentric politician
Matheus de Oliveira Pereira, Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) In December 2001, Argentina experienced one of the most dramatic moments in its history. The collapse of convertibility – the monetary stabilisation plan that established parity between the dollar and the peso – brought tens of thousands of people onto the streets to protest against
Jennifer Greenburg, University of Sheffield As the security situation in Haiti deteriorates, Kenya has offered to lead a new sort of UN mission to the country from 2024. In early October, the UN Security Council authorised a Multinational Security Support mission led by Kenya to confront the paramilitary-style gangs that control the capital
In this brief, yet insightful episode of “News of the Week,” host Mike examines the upcoming Russian presidential election amidst the Ukraine conflict. Focusing on the near-certain re-election of Vladimir Putin, the episode highlights the unique significance of this election, being the first since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Mike discusses Putin’s dominance in
In the labyrinthine world of intellectual property (IP), the United Kingdom stands as a bastion of innovation and creative protection. The nation’s IP laws, evolved over centuries, form a complex tapestry that seeks to balance the encouragement of innovation with the fair and equitable use of creative works. This investigative piece delves into