The wars of the 21st century—particularly in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Ukraine—have made one fact abundantly clear: assessments of environmental and infrastructure damage cannot wait for peace agreements or ceasefires. These wars have left cities in ruins, destroyed critical public services, and turned once-livable urban centers into …

Introduction: Breaking the “One-Part, One-Material” Paradigm Modern defense systems operate in extreme environments where the performance and reliability of materials can dictate mission success or failure. Historically, engineers have been constrained by the “one-material-per-part” paradigm—selecting a single material for a given component based on compromise rather than optimization. This legacy …

Rethinking AI: From Tools to Teammates Artificial intelligence is undergoing a dramatic transformation. While generative AI amazed the world with its ability to produce text, images, and code on demand, the next phase is even more groundbreaking: agentic AI. Unlike conventional AI systems that simply respond to inputs, agentic AI …

Introduction Proteins are essential to virtually all biological processes, playing vital roles in cell signaling, metabolism, immunity, and more. Traditionally, protein production has relied on growing cells in bioreactors—a process that is time-consuming, expensive, and often inefficient, especially when manufacturing complex therapeutic proteins. A revolutionary shift is now underway in …

  The maritime industry, long dependent on fossil fuels, is undergoing a transformative shift with the emergence of electro-hydrogen propulsion. This innovative approach, which merges hydrogen fuel cells with electric motors, is poised to decarbonize shipping operations while dramatically improving the passenger experience. Companies such as Green Navy and Sandia …

The Expanding Horizon of Biosensor Applications Biosensors are redefining how we detect, monitor, and respond to biological and environmental changes. Valued at $26.75 billion in 2022, the global biosensor market is expected to nearly double by 2030, reaching $49.6 billion. Once confined to clinical laboratories, these devices now span a …

Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: Redefining Wave Manipulation Metamaterials are artificially engineered materials that manipulate electromagnetic, acoustic, and seismic waves in ways not found in nature. By carefully designing their internal micro- or nanoscale structures, these materials can achieve extraordinary behaviors—such as bending seismic waves around buildings to protect against earthquakes, diverting …

The Invisible Threat Reshaping Our Digital World The global electronics supply chain—an intricate network spanning continents and thousands of vendors—is facing a silent but severe crisis. Counterfeit components and hardware Trojans (HTs) are compromising the integrity of everything from life-saving pacemakers to military-grade fighter jets. Counterfeit electronics alone are responsible …

The drug discovery process has long been a costly and time-consuming endeavor, with traditional methods requiring decades of research and billions of dollars to bring a single therapy to market. Despite advances in computational methods and biotechnology, many challenges still persist in accurately modeling biological systems and predicting drug behavior. …