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On 22/10/2026, a forest fire started in Burkina Faso, until 23/10/2026.
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On 10/23/2026 10:19:16 AM, an earthquake occurred in Italy potentially affecting 40 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km.
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Researchers have solved a long-standing challenge in understanding how tiny defects in materials like diamond and silicon carbide behave when exposed to light. Their new computational method revealed a surprisingly important energy-loss mechanism in silicon carbide that scientists had previously underestimated. The finding helps explain a mystery that has puzzled researchers for years and could improve the design of quantum computers and sensors.
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School of Architecture & Design, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture, American University of Beirut
Tenure-Track Position in Architecture: Climate-Responsive and Sustainable Architecture
The School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) of the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Architecture, with a focus on climate-responsive and sustainable architecture. The position is open at the assistant or associate professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. Applications for a visiting appointment will also be considered.
The successful candidate should hold a doctoral degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Science, Sustainable Design, or a closely related field, in addition to a professional degree in architecture or equivalent.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of design excellence and a body of scholarship that advances climate-responsive and sustainable architecture through design innovation, technical inquiry,
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