Research Radar

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 4, 2026

Prototyping of self-sustaining propulsion systems for solar system exploration

This work aims at acquiring deeper knowledge about solar system components including valuable materials as well as clearing viable ways towards extra solar systems. To achieve as much as possible the proposed objectives a viable Self-Sustaining Po...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 3, 2026

Improving rare-class detection in deep-sea imagery via generative augmentation with stable diffusion

Megabenthos play a critical role in maintaining deep-sea ecosystem stability, making accurate detection important for deep-sea conservation. However, the high cost of deep-sea exploration and the long-tailed distribution of available datasets lead...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 3, 2026

Characterizing the Unique Chemical Imprint of On‐Axis, Lower‐Temperature Hydrothermal Flow to the Deep Ocean (Southern East Pacific Rise, 16.5°–18.0°S)

Abstract In addition to high‐temperature vents, lower‐temperature flow (LTF) (

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 3, 2026

Application of Third-Generation CALPHAD to Elemental Hf, Binary Reassessments and Prediction of the Ternary Hf–Nb–Zr System

Abstract Understanding and predicting the thermodynamic behavior, as well as their mutual interaction, of refractory metal constituents of High-Entropy Borides (HEBs) are essential for designing the compositions of such ceramics with enhanced oxid...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

Advances in High-Performance Ceramic Materials for Aerospace and Defence Applications: A State-of-the-Art Review

Ceramic materials are indispensable to aerospace and defence technologies, where structural and functional components are required to withstand extreme thermal, mechanical, and chemically aggressive environments. Traditionally valued for their exc...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

Green and Sustainable Chemistry for a Circular Economy

The integration of Green Chemistry is foundational for the entire scientific domain, extending its reach from universal atomic interactions to diverse disciplines such as physics, biology, pharmaceuticals, medicine, and engineering. This unifying ...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

ResAlignNet: A data-driven approach for INS/DVL alignment

• A data-driven approach specifically optimized with residual connections for deep and stable INS/DVL alignment. • The method achieves effective alignment using only INS and DVL sensors. It requires no external sensors (like GNSS) or complex, spec...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

Magnetic Microrobots: A Novel Approach for Drug Delivery

Magnetic microrobots are perfect for biological detection and targeted delivery because of their small size, variety of functional structures, and precision control features. The two primary categories of microrobots are bioinspired and biohybrid ...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

Synergistic Guaranteed Cost and Integral Sliding Mode Fault-Tolerant Control for Steer-by-Wire Systems Subject to Multiple Uncertainties

The actuator reliability of Steer-by-Wire (SBW) systems is critical to the functional safety of autonomous vehicles. However, existing control methods struggle to simultaneously enhance both response speed and fault-tolerant performance when facin...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

The Challenge of Digital Innovation for Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructures: Current Practices in the Italian Context

Within the hospital sector, digitalization brings smarter, more resilient and more sustainable systems. Advancements in remote sensing technologies and building information modeling (BIM) are revolutionizing infrastructure design and construction....

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

Biomechanics and Evolution of the Primate Tongue

Primate tongue morphology and function are critical to understanding the evolution of feeding, swallowing, and vocalization. In this paper, we examine the primate tongue as a muscular hydrostat with regionally specialized neuromuscular compartment...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

Data sets

Ionic liquid ion sources (ILIS) are compact ion beam sources with applications in nanofabrication and spacecraft propulsion. Their operation is characterized by a sharp onset voltage and a hysteresis upon voltage reduction. Despite two decades of ...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

SPRAY CHARACTERIZATION, CRITICAL HEAT FLUX AND FLOW BOILING PHYSICS OF CRYOGENS UNDER TERRESTRIAL AND MICROGRAVITY CONDITIONS

With the growing interest in space exploration, cryogenic technologies involving two-phase flow and heat transfer are in high demand to successfully procure advanced space applications such as fuel depots and nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) syste...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

Data sets

Ionic liquid ion sources (ILIS) are compact ion beam sources with applications in nanofabrication and spacecraft propulsion. Their operation is characterized by a sharp onset voltage and a hysteresis upon voltage reduction. Despite two decades of ...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

Detection and Tracking of Mesh Intersection Points for Autonomous Net Cleaning Robots

Net cleaning robots have been playing an increasingly important role in offshore aquaculture due to their efficiency and labor-saving capabilities. However, in practice, these robots are still entirely teleoperated and require constant, skilled hu...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

SPRAY CHARACTERIZATION, CRITICAL HEAT FLUX AND FLOW BOILING PHYSICS OF CRYOGENS UNDER TERRESTRIAL AND MICROGRAVITY CONDITIONS

With the growing interest in space exploration, cryogenic technologies involving two-phase flow and heat transfer are in high demand to successfully procure advanced space applications such as fuel depots and nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) syste...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

Topology modeling and energy efficiency prediction of parallel chillers based on deep learning

To address the insufficient energy efficiency prediction accuracy caused by topological coupling in the parallel operation of multiple chillers, this study proposes a physics-guided spatiotemporal fusion model combining Long Short-Term Memory (LST...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 2, 2026

Dynamic Resilience Assessment of Combat System of Systems: A Dual-Dimensional Framework Integrating Mission and Inherent Capabilities

In dynamic confrontation scenarios, units within a combat system of systems (CSoS) alternate between mission-active and standby states. Standby units act as reserves and affect resilience continuity. Existing work mostly assesses capability via ac...

Scientific Literature • Published Apr 1, 2026

LDRD FY25 Program Overview

The LDRD program achieves continuous

Academic Publication • Published Apr 1, 2026

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