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Terrestrial Analogs to Titan for Geophysical Research
Reviews of Geophysics, Volume 64, Issue 2, June 2026.Abstract Saturn's moon Titan exhibits remarkable parallels to the Earth in many geophysical and geological processes not found elsewhere in the solar system at the present day. These include a nitrogen atmosphere with a condensible gas—methane—replacing the Earth's water, leading to an active meteorology with rainfall and surface manifestations ...
Conor A. Nixon +21 more
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Bio-inspired programmable matter for space applications [PDF]
, 2012 Nowadays, space structures are often designed to serve only a single objective during their mission life, examples are solar sails for propulsion, antennas for communication or shields for protection.
Sinn, Thomas, Vasile, Massimiliano
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Experimental Flow Investigation of a Truncated Ideal Contour Nozzle [PDF]
, 2006 Various tests showed a significant side load peak for low nozzle pressure ratios during engine start-up and shut down phase. DLR Lampoldshausen carried out tests to examine the flow field in a truncated ideal contour nozzle for low NPR.
Stark, Ralf, Wagner, Bernd
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Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, Volume 131, Issue 5, May 2026.Abstract This study presents a new method to assess the hazard of deposit‐derived pyroclastic density currents (PDC), a critical threat on volcanic islands and on populated slopes of active volcanoes, considering the exemplary case study of Stromboli (Italy).
Andrea Bevilacqua +10 more
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Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 19, 2 April 2026.Tracking physical impacts is important in many fields. Self‐assembled microparticles made from polydiacetylene and silk fibroin that change color from blue to red when hit can provide an alternative approach to traditional mechanical transducers, quantitatively visualizing impact with responses ranging from <100 to 770 N.
Marco Lo Presti +4 more
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The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) [PDF]
, 2010 The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) is a NASA Small Explorer mission that will carry the first focusing hard X-ray (5 -- 80 keV) telescope to orbit.
An, HongJun +32 more
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Experimental Physiology, Volume 111, Issue 4, Page 1831-1846, 1 April 2026.Abstract Carbohydrate supplementation optimises athletic performance, but the metabolic and performance impacts of commercial products/compositions are underexplored. We compared the efficacy of three commercial carbohydrate supplements: a glucose–fructose bar (GF‐Bar), a glucose–fructose hydrogel (GF‐Gel) and a maltodextrin‐based gel (MD‐Gel ...
Ewan Dean +4 more
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Crater Observing Bioinspired Rolling Articulator (COBRA)
Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2026.Crater Observing Bio‐inspired Rolling Articulator (COBRA) is a modular, snake‐inspired robot that addresses the mobility challenges of extraterrestrial exploration sites such as Shackleton Crater. Incorporating snake‐like gaits and tumbling locomotion, COBRA navigates both uneven surfaces and steep crater walls.
Adarsh Salagame +4 more
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, 2018 Coronagraphs on future space telescopes will require precise wavefront correction to detect Earth-like exoplanets near their host stars. High-actuator count microelectromechanical system (MEMS) deformable mirrors provide wavefront control with low size ...
Allan, Gregory +11 more
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Micro/Nanorobot for Drug Delivery—A Review of Material Selections
Advanced NanoBiomed Research, Volume 6, Issue 3, March 2026.This review explores material strategies for biomedical micro/nanorobots, emphasizing their roles in propulsion, navigation, drug delivery, and biodegradability. It highlights advancements in metallic, polymeric, and hybrid materials, while addressing clinical translation challenges such as toxicity, immune response, and manufacturability.
Xiaozhuo Wu, Bingyun Li, Malcolm Xing
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