School of Natural Sciences and Engineering

Irrelevance of AI-detection plagiarism tools in a world dominated by AI

Submitted by super admin (not verified) on Tue, 02/10/2026 - 16:06

The real question is, do we really need AI-detection plagiarism tools in a world where AI is already a common way to express yourself? Their prolonged existence seems to be less about academic integrity and more about protecting an industry that depends on institutional unease.

From field to screen: the changing landscape of ecology research

Submitted by super admin (not verified) on Tue, 02/10/2026 - 15:22

Ecology, like physics or genomics, has reached a level of complexity that demands specialisation. Not every physicist builds detectors and not every biologist needs to chase animals through forests. Expecting all ecologists to be field naturalists may be nostalgic rather than rational.

Naturally occurring Minerals as Nano-fillers in polymer composite materials

Submitted by super admin (not verified) on Tue, 02/10/2026 - 14:32

Naturally occuring Minerals that are used as fillers in the polymer industry. The present paper discusses the role of natural minerals as cost-effective, environment-friendly materials that improve the strength of the polymers, and improve their physical and mechanical properties of the polymer matrix. Commonly utilized minerals include calcium carbonate, talc, mica, silica, and phyllosilicates, which can constitute 10% to 60% of the polymer composite