Introduction to Microfluidics Microfluidics, the science of precisely manipulating small amounts of fluids within microscale channels, has revolutionized various fields, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and chemical analysis. This technology enables the miniaturization of complex laboratory processes, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing portability. While widely recognized for its commercial applications in …

The British Army is embarking on a transformative journey with the introduction of its new main battle tank (MBT), the Challenger 3. As a successor to the formidable Challenger 2, the Challenger 3 represents a leap forward in technology, survivability, and lethality, ensuring the British Armed Forces remain at the …

Introduction As the Earth undergoes rapid environmental, societal, and geopolitical shifts, satellite constellations dedicated to Earth Observation (EO) have emerged as indispensable tools. These spaceborne networks deliver continuous, high-resolution imagery and sensor data, offering real-time insights into everything from melting glaciers and raging wildfires to illicit maritime activity and agricultural …

The world of semiconductors is witnessing a paradigm shift with the development of amorphous semiconductors, paving the way for the next generation of chip technology. While traditional complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology has dominated the industry for decades, the inherent limitations of crystalline semiconductors have prompted researchers to explore alternatives. …

  The imagery might resemble a futuristic thriller—armored vehicles roaring toward a compound, black-clad commandos advancing through smoke, and mechanical dogs sprinting ahead while drone clouds hover menacingly above. But this is no fiction. These are real-world scenes from the evolving playbook of counter-terrorism operations, where robots and aerial swarms …

Beneath the ocean’s surface lies a hidden network of cables—thousands of miles of fiber-optic threads and power lines that keep our digital world connected and our green energy flowing. But who installs these underwater lifelines? Enter cable laying vessels (CLVs)—floating engineering marvels equipped with space-age propulsion, robotic submarines, and enough …

China’s shortlist for the prestigious 2023 National Science and Technology Awards has highlighted groundbreaking innovations across industries, reflecting the nation’s strategic focus on technological self-reliance and global leadership. The contenders, revealed in April 2024 by the Ministry of Science and Technology, underscore China’s commitment to advancing semiconductors, 5G, green energy, …