The design and development of a gas turbine engine for aircraft applications is a highly integrated process, and requires the integration of efforts of large numbers of individuals from many design specialties. If the ...

The large majority of inputs to primary visual cortex (V1) neurons arise from the dense local projections of neighboring neurons. Although several proposals have been made, it is not known what role these connections play ...

Theoretical calculations indicate that topographic stresses in some landscapes may be large enough to fracture rocks, which in turn could influence slope stability, erosion rates, and bedrock hydrologic properties. These ...

The layer-by-layer (LbL) method of self-assembly is a versatile technique for fabricating thin polymer films. This thesis compares the properties of LbLfilms composed of different weak polycations. Slight perturbations in ...

People have intertemporal biases towards choices that result in immediate gratification versus delayed rewards. The social context can accentuate or downplay preferences towards virtues or vices when making choices in the ...

Trace metal cycling is one of many processes that influence ocean ecosystem dynamics. Cobalt, iron, and manganese are redox active trace metal micro-nutrients with oceanic distributions that are influenced by both biological ...