In the coming weeks, humanity enters a pivotal chapter. History has shown us similar moments of uncertainty and extremes, and as scientists, we must prepare to navigate these challenges. In times of uncertanties, when the world seems to shift beneath our feet, the role of science becomes indispensable. Scientists are more than seekers of knowledge; … Continue reading The Call of Science: A Commitment to Humanity in Uncertain Times
I absolutely love the YouTube channel of physicist Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder! In one of her videos, she brilliantly explains the crucial role of falsifiability in science, particularly in physics. In scientific research, theories must be tested through experiments. If experiments show that a theory is incorrect, then it is incorrect! Even more importantly, a scientific … Continue reading The importance of falsifiability in science, Dr. Hossenfelder
As multinational space programs progress towards establishing permanent human settlements beyond Earth, radiation shielding and damage continue to pose significant challenges. A fascinating recent paper discussing radiation shielding in the context of future nuclear-fission-powered Mars missions has been published in Nuclear Science and Technology Open Research. Bendoyro AC, Thomas LD, Cassibry J and Emrich W. … Continue reading Radiation shielding for nuclear-fission powered human-based Mars missions
I recommend all the materialsatextremes.com audience to spend sometime reading this marvelous interview given by Professor Peter Uggowitzer to the AluReport, a publication from AMAG Austria Metall AG! https://alureport.com/issues/issue-02-24/article/the-development-of-scientific-expertise-at-amag-a-success-story Image: Prof. Peter Uggowitzer, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of AMAG. Credits: AMAG/AluReport. In this recent interview with AluReport, Prof. Peter Uggowitzer, Chair of the Scientific … Continue reading “In the world of science, change is the only true constant” – Professor Peter J. Uggowitzer
Just sharing a very nice article from MIT Sloan management review on toxic culture and its effects in workplace environments... I think it is time for us to talk about toxic culture in science and academia as well! https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/why-every-leader-needs-to-worry-about-toxic-culture/ Twenty percent of employees have left a job because of its culture.iiReplacing an employee can cost … Continue reading It is time to talk about toxic culture in academia and scientific research as well!
We should be categorical here: the question if we are alone in the Universe remains yet unanswered. Nevertheless, several government bodies are now publicizing the issue with enormous coverage by the mass-media, and these facts has also motivated my attention to the problem from a scientific perspective. In a recent public report, the US intelligence … Continue reading On “alien technology” and materials science
I am so delighted to announce that our paper "Energetic particle irradiation study of TiN coatings: are these films appropriate for accident tolerant fuels?" has just been accepted for publication at the Journal of Nuclear Materials! In this study, we have used heavy ion irradiation in situ within a Transmission Electron Microscopy to investigate whether Titanium Nitride … Continue reading Are TiN coatings appropriate candidates for accident tolerant fuels?
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