An impressive 47 researchers from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, have been recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists for 2025, according to the latest global rankings jointly compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier. The annual list features over 100,000 leading researchers worldwide across multiple disciplines, highlighting those whose scholarly work…
Heritage masonry buildings are among the most vulnerable structures during earthquakes. Their cultural and historical importance makes preserving them a global priority, yet their structural limitations pose serious risks to human safety. Traditional strengthening methods, such as reinforced concrete jacketing or steel bracing, often alter the architectural identity of these buildings, which is not acceptable…
Mineral Resources, Technologies and Socio-Economic Development: Abundant occurrences of natural mineral resources can’t automatically lead to a country’s prosperity. Many nations, including Pakistan, are endowed with these mineral resources. Still, they struggle to turn these resources into drivers of economic and social progress. One of the key reasons for this is the failure to adopt…
Sufficiency, Efficiency and Renewables – The Pathway to Carbon-neutral Buildings Step into any bustling city, and you’ll see towering office blocks, shopping malls, hotels, and hospitals. While they serve our daily needs, these commercial buildings also consume massive amounts of energy, often making up over 40% of a city’s electricity demand. With global climate change…
Summary/Blog: Clays contain hydrophilic minerals like montmorillonite and illite, which significantly influence their geotechnical behavior. These minerals cause substantial volume changes in response to moisture fluctuations, leading to swelling, shrinkage, and potential structural damage. During desiccation, the tensile stresses within the soil can exceed its strength, resulting in cracking. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in…
Introduction Skin ailments are among the most frequent health problems affecting individuals from all age groups. According to a study conducted on Global Burden of Disease (GBD), skin diseases were ranked 18th when evaluated using Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) , making it 4th leading cause of disability. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United…
