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The complex vocalizations of cetaceans, particularly the echolocation clicks used for navigation, foraging, and communication, have long fascinated scientists. These sophisticated bioacoustic signals are hypothesized to possess grammatical structures and semantic content, akin to human language, but their intricacies remain largely undeciphered. Recent advancements in neuro-symbolic Artificial Intelligence (AI), which

The persistent challenge of managing and repurposing waste heat, a ubiquitous byproduct of industrial processes and energy consumption, necessitates innovative thermal transport control strategies. Phononic crystals (PnCs), engineered materials with periodic modulations of their acoustic properties, offer a promising avenue for manipulating phonon propagation and thus heat flow. Conventional PnCs

Mycelial networks, the vegetative bodies of fungi, represent vast, subterranean, self-organizing biological systems that underpin terrestrial ecosystem functioning through nutrient cycling and symbiotic relationships. Composed of intricate networks of interconnected hyphae, these organisms exhibit remarkable adaptability and responsiveness to their environment. Beyond their ecological significance, there is a burgeoning interest

The pursuit of fusion energy, a clean and virtually limitless power source, hinges on confining plasma at extraordinary temperatures and densities. However, turbulent transport and magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) instabilities within fusion reactors like tokamaks and stellarators pose significant challenges, leading to energy losses and potential damage to device components. Understanding and

Saturn's moon Enceladus has emerged as a primary target in the search for extraterrestrial life, largely due to the discovery of cryovolcanic plumes erupting from its south polar region, indicative of a subsurface liquid water ocean (Pappalardo, R. T. et al., 2024; Waite, J. H., Jr. et al.

Primordial Gravitational Waves (PGWs), faint relics from the cataclysmic birth of the universe, hold unparalleled insights into cosmic inflation, phase transitions, and the fundamental laws of physics at extreme energies. Their detection remains a paramount goal in modern cosmology. Lunar Laser Ranging (LLR), a technique that has for decades provided

The intricate dance of life at the cellular level, characterized by ceaseless activity and complex interactions, generates a wealth of dynamic data. Modern biophotonic techniques allow us to peer into this microscopic world with unprecedented detail, capturing signals related to morphology, signaling, and metabolic states. Simultaneously, cellular automata (CA) offer