Researchers at Universidad Politécnica Salesiana have developed a smart methodology to restore electric power systems after multiple simultaneous failures. By using optimal AC power flows and new stability criteria, the model ensures a safe and efficient recovery of transmission lines and generation units, preventing voltage collapses even in extreme N-5 contingency scenarios.

Study shows that combining cocoa clones with different post-harvest processes can balance sensory quality and functional benefits, opening up new possibilities for chocolate production.

Botanists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) named the new species, Clusia nanophylla, because of the tiny size of the leaves, the smallest within the genus. This species has only been found in Panama.

Researchers have proposed a novel methodology to optimize the placement of impedance relays in medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, where their application has traditionally been limited compared with transmission networks. By integrating clustering algorithms with metaheuristic optimization techniques, the approach enables a more strategic configuration of protection devices within complex and dynamic distribution grids. Simulation studies conducted using CYME software and the Ant Colony Optimization algorithm demonstrate that the proposed method can reduce failure frequency and improve the system’s response to fault conditions, contributing to greater reliability and resilience in electrical distribution infrastructure.

A new study introduces a coordinated charging scheme for electric vehicles that prevents power grid overloading. By classifying vehicles (cars, trucks, and buses) and utilizing real-time pricing, researchers identified a more efficient way to install distributed generation units. This approach significantly reduces power loss and increases monetary benefits compared to traditional methods.

The manufacturing strategy allows for the production of single and entangled photon emitters with low density, high symmetry, and wavelengths that are more suitable for integrated photonics.

Thirty years of research in the Amazon provides evidence that good timber harvesting practices increase above-ground biomass and can contribute to mitigating climate change.

A study of 44 patients shows that the combination of the two diseases reduces strength and physical performance, directly impacting quality of life.

Study published in Nature Medicine confirms that Butantan-DV protects against hospitalizations.