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open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Models may generate candidate molecules rapidly, challenging traditional assessment. Simulation-based validation and adaptive regulatory frameworks will be needed.
society-governance
global-unspecified
will
regulatory
ai-designed
drugs
require
new
science
approaches
models
may
governance
health-biology
climate-environment
technology-computing
health
frameworks
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays’ origins remain unclear, challenging acceleration models. Distributed detector arrays and multi-messenger astronomy could identify sources.
science-space
global-unspecified
cosmic
rays
lack
unified
explanation
high-energy
above
knee
ultra-high-energy
origins
know
remain
mechanisms
dark
matter
source
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Turbulence controls transport and heating but remains mathematically challenging. Laboratory plasma experiments and numerical advances are needed.
science-space
global-unspecified
turbulence
not
fully
understand
astrophysical
plasmas
controls
transport
heating
but
philosophy-ethics
whether
mathematics-logic
haven
know
resolved
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Formation flying for interferometry demands extreme precision. Advances in control theory and sensor technology are needed.
science-space
global-unspecified
control
precise
spacecraft
formations
large
space
telescopes
challenging
formation
flying
philosophy-ethics
whether
resolved
determine
haven
mathematics-logic
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
This parasitic disease affects millions in tropical and subtropical regions, but effective treatment remains expensive, difficult to access, or logistically challenging for many affected communities. Closing this access gap remains unresolved.
health-biology
global-unspecified
regions
don
have
affordable
cure
leishmaniasis
available
all
endemic
remains
whether
philosophy-ethics
determine
way
resolved
agreed
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Physical hardware used in sensitive systems can sometimes be tampered with before installation, and detecting this tampering reliably and affordably remains technically challenging. Closing this hardware security gap remains an unresolved priority.
society-governance
global-unspecified
hardware
systems
don
have
reliable
way
build
affordable
tamper-evident
securing
whether
philosophy-ethics
resolved
determine
mathematics-logic
