"Energy transition" is a very common term but has no official definition. This article reviews the four key theories and what ...

New research conducted at the University of Chicago has confirmed a decades-old theory describing the dynamics of continuous phase transitions. The findings, published in the Nov. 4 issue of Science, ...

The world is shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, which requires a significant reorganization of energy infrastructure. This transition raises ethical dilemmas related to power, ...

New research has confirmed a decades-old theory describing the dynamics of continuous phase transitions. The findings provide the first clear demonstration of the Kibble-Zurek mechanism for a quantum ...

This chapter describes work that links multiple data sources and research perspectives to advance understanding of the dynamics and human causes of land use change, particularly urban growth, in the ...