Sharath It was the year 1991 when a Stealth equipped fighter jet was used in Operation Desert Storm. On January 17, 1991, at 2:30 am, a Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk jet of the US Navy attacked Baghdad. The aircraft remained hidden from radar, dropped 2000-pound bombs and egressed with impunity [1]. This event cements the stealth aircraft … Read more
In this day and age of increased screen time, there is a rising fear that students’ reading habits are declining. Several factors contribute to this trend. Digital Distractions: With the rise of digital technology, students are often more inclined to spend their time on social media, video streaming platforms, gaming, or other digital activities rather … Read more
The Metaverse refers to a virtual world or universe that exists in cyberspace. In the context of digital medicine, the concept of a metaverse has been proposed to bring healthcare services closer to patients. The idea is to create a virtual environment where patients can interact with healthcare providers, receive diagnoses and treatment, and engage … Read more
Climate change and energy use linked to transportation are corelated. There has been an increased emphasis on opting for cleaner and greener fuels for transportation to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions since the transport sector is a large contributor to the global carbon footprint. Close to 185 countries, who are party to the United Nations … Read more
Introduction Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), also known as self-driving cars, have captured our imagination as the future of transportation. With the potential to transform how we commute, deliver goods, and travel for leisure, AVs are at the forefront of technological advancement. In this blog post, we will delve into the history and current state of AVs, … Read more
We, the human race, have only planet Earth to call our own! This planet has passed through so many ages, viz., the Ice Age, the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age and now, we are in the Modern Age (see figure 1, Reference 1 & 2). However, there was never the strong urgency … Read more
A student’s life is fraught with challenges, including the Class 10 board exams, the choice of a major, the Class 12 board exams, and the College admission tests. Students have no idea what they are getting into when they enroll in college. Transitioning from school to college is akin to entering a new universe full … Read more
Rural areas are generally the ‘countryside’, or a ‘village’ which is sparsely populated. As per the United States Department of Health and Human Services, rural signifies, “all population, housing, and territory not included within an urban area”. The rural sector is characterized by certain features: The rural communities are small, and the density of their … Read more
In any structural engineering project, the design concepts and technology used need to provide robust health and long service life to generate assured revenue. Modern Architecture, advances in computations, advances in construction materials & machines, studies on post construction behavior reflecting in National Codes have resulted into more vibrant modern cities. The success of structural … Read more
The current geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia has a larger dimension which is slowly emerging and may become quite obvious as we go down into 2023! While the tensions between these neighbors go back to February, 2014; the current war which started in February, 2021 has brought about a global turmoil not seen since … Read more