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Multimodal Locomotion: Next Generation Aerial–Terrestrial Mobile Robotics

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView., 2023
Aerial–terrestrial robots can achieve efficient energy consumption and robust environmental interaction by adding morphological features, adapting forms for locomotion transitions, and integrating multiple platforms. This next generation of mobile robots advances real‐world robotic deployment for operations with complex tasks and tackle environments ...
Jane Pauline Ramirez, Salua Hamaza
wiley   +1 more source

Role of Socioeconomic Factors in the Pathological Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease in Rural and Urban Settings

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant public health issue, affecting millions worldwide. The progression of CKD can be influenced by various socioeconomic factors, which may differ between rural and urban settings.
Abhishek Raval, Manan Jadav, Maulik Vora, Ritesh Gohil   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Aligning Urban Policy with Climate Action in the Global South: Are Brazilian Cities Considering Climate Emergency in Local Planning Practice?

Energies, 2019
Climate change is the biggest global threat of our time. As a signatory nation of the Paris Agreement, Brazil has made a climate action commitment, and expressed its nationally determined contribution to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 37%.
Debora Sotto, Arlindo Philippi, Tan Yigitcanlar, Md Kamruzzaman   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Zoborg: On‐Demand Climbing Control for Cyborg Beetles

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A novel on‐demand climbing protocol enables Zoborg (a cyborg beetle from the living Zophobas morio) to seamlessly transition from horizontal floors to vertical walls. Multiple unrestrained mechanosensors allow wall sensing while electrical stimulation of the elytron initiates climbing. Leveraging the agile locomotion and exceptional adaptability of the
Lachlan Fitzgerald, H. Nhan Le, Robbie S. Wilson, H. Duoc Nguyen, Thanh Nho Do, T. Thang Vo‐Doan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Review of Urban Resilience Frameworks: Transferring Knowledge to Enhance Pandemic Resilience [PDF]

arXiv
Urbanization is rapidly increasing, with urban populations expected to grow significantly by 2050, particularly in developing regions. This expansion brings challenges related to chronic stresses and acute shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has underscored the critical role of urban form in a city's capacity to manage public health crises ...
arxiv  

Solar‐Powered Hierarchical Microenvironments with Authigenic Multi‐Field Synergies for Simultaneous Extraction of Freshwater and Cesium

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A biomass‐based solar‐powered hierarchical self‐extraction micro‐network (BSSM) is first proposed to achieve freshwater production and Cs+ extraction. This study establishes a transformative paradigm for resource recovery, providing a scalable and eco‐friendly panacea to address pressing global issues, including water scarcity, nuclear pollution, and ...
Liuyan Zhu, Lin Zhu, Ting Shi, Ke Zhao, Wenwen He, Lu Han, Zeying Jin, Jialin Kang, Shanfu Sun, Ningning Cao, Zhen Yu   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Scenario Discovery for Urban Planning: The Case of Green Urbanism and the Impact on Stress [PDF]

arXiv
Urban environments significantly influence mental health outcomes, yet the role of an effective framework for decision-making under deep uncertainty (DMDU) for optimizing urban policies for stress reduction remains underexplored. While existing research has demonstrated the effects of urban design on mental health, there is a lack of systematic ...
arxiv  

Moisture Harvesting by the Structure Regulation of Hygroscopic Hydrogel for Energy and Water Sustainability

Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.
Hygroscopic hydrogels are capable of utilizing the moisture from air, which can transfer the gaseous water to liquid by a surface phase transition. Taking advantage of this water, sustainable water production, thermal management, and electricity generation can be realized.
Yujie Du, Yongliang Zheng, Hong Liu, Shujing Zhao, Xiaomian Wang, Lin Yang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Shifting the Paradigm: Estimating Heterogeneous Treatment Effects in the Development of Walkable Cities Design [PDF]

arXiv
The transformation of urban environments to accommodate growing populations has profoundly impacted public health and well-being. This paper addresses the critical challenge of estimating the impact of urban design interventions on diverse populations.
arxiv  

The Health Services Use Among Older Canadians in Rural and Urban Areas [PDF]

Even though universal health care is one of the fundamental pillars of Canadian society, the rising cost of all services has resulted in the relocation and redistribution of funding and services between rural and urban areas.
Heather Conde, James Ted McDonald
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