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    • Mechanisms of Interaction Between Hydraulic and Natural Fractures in Shale Rocks 

      Arzuaga García, Ignacio Martín (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)
      Understanding the interaction between hydraulically induced fractures and pre-existing natural fractures in geologic formations is key for optimizing subsurface energy systems that rely on fluid injection into fractured ...

    • Satellite Drag and Sustainable Space Operations in a Dynamic Thermosphere 

      Parker, William E. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)
      Earth’s orbit has become increasingly congested and contested in recent years. The surge in launched payloads, combined with satellite failures, explosions, and collisions, has contributed to a large and growing population ...

    • Evaluating Large Language Models as Circuit Design Assistants 

      Cox, Matthew J. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-09)
      Large language models (LLMs) have exploded in capability in recent years. Previous attempts at AI systems for circuit design have had limited proficiency and been restricted in problem scope. LLMs, with their breadth of ...