This paper describes a system for the automatic determination of rock-breaking target poses for impact hammers used in underground mines. The rock-breaking target pose is defined as the position and angle at which the ...

An atomic-level simulation of the collisions between a nano-projectile against a target, both composed of copper, is presented. The study is performed by means of molecular dynamics simulations, in a system at a temperature ...

Cocoa is continuously drawing attention due to growing scientific evidence suggesting its effects on health. Flavanols and methylxanthines are some of the most important bioactive compounds present in cocoa. Other important ...

The control of the mosquito vector Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae) is the main action against dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. The excessive use of conventional insecticides has promoted the development of other control ...

With a view to facilitate the measurement for the validation of bombing exercises in the stand of Saicã – RS, performed by aircraft of attack based in Airbase in Santa Maria, used Geomatics as the scientific basis for the ...

Illicit drugs (IDs) and their metabolites are recognized as contaminants of emerging concern. After consumption, illicit drugs are partially metabolized and excreted unchanged in urine and feces or as active metabolites ...

Formulating effective management plans for addressing the impacts of invasive non-native species (INNS) requires the definition of clear priorities and tangible targets, and the recognition of the plurality of societal ...