This article addresses the main research areas identified in the call for contributions to this
special issue. With examples from published articles and books, the present article shows …

Here we document the deterministic evolution of capillary networks that morph by
connecting more and more branches to water sources. The network grows with the objective …

To clarify the place of time direction (time arrow) in the physics of life, the present article
shows why evolution and irreversibility are two distinct phenomena. The demonstration is …

Energy has had a definitive impact on human life throughout history. Beginning with the
harnessing of fire, which offered warmth, improved shelter and more food, humanity's …

Nuclear energy is essential in addressing the problem of climate change and energy crisis.
Liquid metal mixing phenomenon at the core outlet of liquid metal fast reactors is an …

Over the last 20 years, social media has evolved to become a dominant force in modern
interactions and has thus changed the ways people put energy towards their relationships …

In today's fast-changing world, the design field has expanded to encompass many
dimensions and applications. Starting with an analysis of the short papers proposed in the …