High-voltage transmission towers consist of structures that are designed to avoid the risk of electric shock and prevent the risk of collapse.Hence, for efficiency, they are generally designed as high-rise towers.The main tower posts are the primary structural members that resist loads under various load conditions.Therefore, the read more contribu
Patterns of colonization and diversification on islands provide valuable insights into evolutionary processes.Due to their unique geographic position and well known history, the Galapagos Islands are an important model system for evolutionary studies.Here we investigate the evolutionary history of a winged grasshopper genus to infer its origin and
Iris recognition for human identification is one of the most accurate biometrics, and its employment is expanding globally.The use of portable iris systems, particularly in law enforcement applications, is growing.In many of these applications, the portable device may be required to transmit an iris image or template over a narrow-bandwidth communi
Among the alternative fuels existing for spark-ignition engines, ethanol is considered worldwide as an important renewable fuel when mixed with pure gasoline because of its favorable physicochemical properties.An in-depth and updated investigation on the issue of CO and HC engine out emissions related to use of ethanol/gasoline fuels in spark-ignit
Abstract Background Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox), an important ornamental plant, has evolved unique fragrant aroma and winter-flowering properties, which are critical for its successful sexual reproduction.However, the molecular mechanisms underlying these traits are largely unknown in this species.In addition, wintersweet is also a typical r