Introduction In the ever-evolving world of aerospace engineering, materials capable of withstanding extreme conditions are at the forefront of innovation. Among these cutting-edge materials are ultra-high temperature materials (UHTM) and ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTC), which possess remarkable properties that are essential for the development of next-generation aerospace technologies. These materials …

Introduction The future of space exploration is an exciting frontier, with plans for humans to journey further into the cosmos than ever before. NASA’s Artemis program, in collaboration with international space agencies, envisions an orbiting lunar space station (Gateway) to support lunar landings by 2024, followed by the establishment of …

Introduction The ever-evolving landscape of global security has necessitated the development of innovative counterterrorism strategies to protect our homeland. In today’s world, where threats can originate from both traditional and emerging sources, it’s imperative that we adapt our approach to effectively prevent and respond to acts of terrorism. To that …

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Silicon Photonics is ushering in a transformative era, enabling large data centers, real-time cloud computing, exascale supercomputers, and cognitive computing. As we grapple with the relentless surge of Big Data, this groundbreaking technology is set to revolutionize IT systems and cloud computing services, providing …

Introduction The Beijing-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), often referred to as the New Silk Road project, has emerged as one of the most ambitious and far-reaching infrastructure development projects of the 21st century. Xi’s ambitious vision is to construct a network of infrastructure across the world that will facilitate …