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EMS system of HEPS under three-dimensional transportation network. Credit: Zhexi Lu, Science and Technology on Vehicle Transmission Laboratory, School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology A paper aiming to provide guidance for research on the energy management strategies (EMSs) for flying cars driven by hybrid electric propulsion systems (HEPSs) by comprehensively summarizing the EMSs of HEPSs for…

A plan map of Silchester created with data from the Silchester Mapping Project of the Archaeology Data Service. Credit: Credit: Britannia (2023). DOI: 10.1017/S0068113X23000375 A rough site plan for the Roman-era village of Silchester in south-central England, now a ruin, has existed since antiquarians excavated it in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Though extensive, these efforts used techniques that are now outdated…

Pondering the scale of the cosmos can feel as if you’re peering over the edge of the brink; it can be daunting enough to make you want to flee to the comforts of working, commuting, and other quotidian endeavors. But in Waves in an Impossible Sea: How Everyday Life Emerges From the Cosmic Ocean, theoretical physicist and science communicator Matt Strassler doesn’t flinch in the face of the universe.What Should Fans Take Away from Imaginary?Published this week, Strassler’s book expands on the ideas he’s explored for years…

Cryptocurrency was projected to be a short term trend, just like most other trends. However, bitcoin and other cryptocurrency coins price have defied all such expectations and now, almost 10 years after their introduction, are used in a variety of different transactions, even by merchants selling different products and services of different price online. This is surprising for many people, except for the investors who believed in the potential of cryptocurrency coins. In this article, we will be discussing…

As the year progresses, fresh opportunities arise within the crypto sphere, offering unique features. Cosmos (ATOM) and Arbitrum (ARB) have continued to play major roles in the sector and have seen significant adoption. However, Kelexo (KLXO) emerges with fresh perspectives on blockchain technology. It is set to become the first decentralized lending platform and is gaining massive traction among crypto enthusiasts. Let’s see how it compares with Cosmos (ATOM) and Arbitrum (ARB). Cosmos (ATOM): Struggling for…

Film: Monster (Japanese with English Subtitles)Cast: Sakura Ando, Eita Nagayama, Soya KurokawaDirector: Kore-eda HirokazuRating: 3.5/5Runtime: 127 mins Hirokazu Kore-eda’s film envisages different perspectives of behavior patterns exhibited by a so-called ‘problem’ child. It’s a superbly constructed narrative that explores the complexity in the use of words describing actions and how they have an imploding impact on the people they are targeted at. The filmmaker underlines the need for…

Baby's father in Dirty Dancing. Dude just wants to have a nice family vacation.IvanaDrago:Right? Heaven forbid he protests against his 17-year-old daughter getting seduced by the 25-year-old resort dance instructor. The dad also has to medically treat Johnny's ex-girlfriend for an infection after a back alley abortion. Of course he doesn't want his underage daughter getting involved.CountryFriedQuinoa:Worse, he wasn't just a dance instructor. The story is he's banging hot moms for money while giving private 'dance'…

This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image showcases Nueva Vizcaya Province in the Philippines, highlighting its agricultural landscape and urban areas through a false-color composite. In the image, different seasons are represented with varying colors, revealing intricate details about crop growth stages, waterlogged fields for rice production, and urbanization. Credit: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2022-23), processed by ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGOThe heart of the Nueva Vizcaya Province on Luzon, the largest and most…

When someone says they're planning on using a balloon to take tourists to the edge of outer space, you may wonder if they'll ever get past the conceptual stage. Space Perspective has gotten past it, though, by building a physical test model of its Neptune capsule.We first heard about Florida-based company Space Perspective back in 2020, when it first announced its intention to take batches of eight paying passengers (and one pilot) on six-hour flights up to an altitude of 100,000 feet (30,480 m). At that height, the…

Xan, the creator of the comic strip "Promptlypaneled," has a knack for capturing the humorous, absurd, and ironic moments that resonate with many in their daily lives.With a dedicated following of 5.079k on Instagram, Xan's work gained popularity even before the 2019 pandemic. What sets Xan's comics apart is the infusion of a feminist perspective, adding a unique dimension to the humor. These comics are a delightful exploration of everyday experiences that are sure to bring a smile to your face as you scroll through…