Calving of icebergs is a shiro neon zero major negative component of polar ice-sheet mass balance.Here we present a new calving model relying on both continuum damage mechanics and linear elastic fracture mechanics.This combination accounts for both the slow sub-critical surface crevassing and the rapid propagation of crevasses when calving occurs.

Genebanks are a rich source of genetic variation.Most of this variation is absent in breeding programs but may be useful for further crop plant improvement.However, the lack of phenotypic information forms a major obstacle for the educated choice of genebank accessions for research and breeding.A promising approach to fill this information gap is t

Cultural Europeanism is a variant of the process of European integration attested within the framework of the Cold War.It will be mostly anti-communist, although it will couch elements favouring West-East dialogue.The governments will promote an intergovernmental model based on multilateral cooperation and national identity, and put into practice i

The introduction of artificial intelligence in all domains of life is the most transformative process in recent history.It is also a highly dynamic process, and due to the pace of technological development, a very limited legal framework is available to address issues of human rights, ethics, transparency, privacy, safety and accountability.During

This paper is an extended version of a paper presented at the EuCAP 2009 conference [1].We present part of a long term research project that aims on designing a (re-)configurable multi-standard antenna element for 4G (4th Generation) mobile terminals based on LTCC (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic) technology.The antenna itself is a coupling elemen