var tribe_dropdowns = window.tribe_dropdowns || {}; ( function( $, obj, _ ) { 'use strict'; obj.selector = { dropdown: '.tribe-dropdown', created: '.tribe-dropdown-created', searchField: '.select2-search__field', }; // Setup a Dependent $.fn.tribe_dropdowns = function() { obj.dropdown( this, {} ); return this; }; obj.freefrom_create_search_choice = function( params ) { if ( 'string' !== typeof params.term ) { return null; } var term = params.term.trim(); if ( '' === term ) { return null; } var args = this.options.options; var $select = args.$select; if ( term.match( args.regexToken ) && ( ! $select.is( '[data-int]' ) || ( $select.is( '[data-int]' ) && term.match( /\d+/ ) ) ) ) { var choice = { id: term, text: term, new: true }; if ( $select.is( '[data-create-choice-template]' ) ) { choice.text = _.template( $select.data( 'createChoiceTemplate' ) )( { term: term } ); } return choice; } return null; }; /** * Better Search ID for Select2, compatible with WordPress ID from WP_Query * * @param {object|string} e Searched object or the actual ID * @return {string} ID of the object */ obj.search_id = function( e ) { var id = undefined; if ( 'undefined' !== typeof e.id ) { id = e.id; } else if ( 'undefined' !== typeof e.ID ) { id = e.ID; } else if ( 'undefined' !== typeof e.value ) { id = e.value; } return undefined === e ? undefined : id; }; /** * Better way of matching results * * @param {string} term Which term we are searching for * @param {string} text Search here * @return {boolean} */ obj.matcher = function( params, data ) { // If there are no search terms, return all of the data if ( 'string' !== typeof params.term || params.term.trim() === '') { return data; } // Do not display the item if there is no 'text' property if ( typeof data.text === 'undefined' ) { return null; } var term = params.term.trim(); var text = data.text; var $select = $( data.element ).closest( 'select' ); var args = $select.data( 'dropdown' ); var result = text.toUpperCase().indexOf( term.toUpperCase() ) !== -1; if ( ! result && 'undefined' !== typeof args.tags ){ var possible = _.where( args.tags, { text: text } ); if ( args.tags.length > 0 && _.isObject( possible ) ){ var test_value = obj.search_id( possible[0] ); result = test_value.toUpperCase().indexOf( term.toUpperCase() ) !== -1; } } return result; }; /** * If the element used as the basis of a dropdown specifies one or more numeric/text * identifiers in its val attribute, then use those to preselect the appropriate options. * * @param {object} $select * @param {function} make_selection */ obj.init_selection = function( $select, make_selection ) { var isMultiple = $select.is( '[multiple]' ); var options = $select.data( 'dropdown' ); var currentValues = $select.val().split( options.regexSplit ); var selectedItems = []; $( currentValues ).each( function( index, value ) { // eslint-disable-line no-unused-vars var searchFor = { id: this, text: this }; var data = options.ajax ? $select.data( 'options' ) : options.data; var locatedItem = find_item( searchFor, data ); if ( locatedItem && locatedItem.selected ) { selectedItems.push( locatedItem ); } } ); if ( selectedItems.length && isMultiple ) { make_selection( selectedItems ); } else if ( selectedItems.length ) { make_selection( selectedItems[ 0 ] ); } else { make_selection( false ); return; } }; /** * Searches array 'haystack' for objects that match 'description'. * * The 'description' object should take the form { id: number, text: string }. The first * object within the haystack that matches one of those two properties will be returned. * * If objects contain an array named 'children', then that array will also be searched. * * @param {Object} description * @param {Array} haystack * * @return {Object|boolean} */ function find_item( description, haystack ) { if ( ! _.isArray( haystack ) ) { return false; } for ( var index in haystack ) { var possible_match = haystack[ index ]; if ( possible_match.hasOwnProperty( 'id' ) && possible_match.id == description.id ) { // eslint-disable-line no-prototype-builtins,eqeqeq,max-len return possible_match; } if ( possible_match.hasOwnProperty( 'text' ) && possible_match.text == description.text ) { // eslint-disable-line no-prototype-builtins,eqeqeq,max-len return possible_match; } if ( possible_match.hasOwnProperty( 'children' ) && _.isArray( possible_match.children ) ) { // eslint-disable-line no-prototype-builtins,max-len var subsearch = find_item( description, possible_match.children ); if ( subsearch ) { return subsearch; } } } return false; } obj.getSelectClasses = function( $select ) { var classesToRemove = [ 'select2-hidden-accessible', 'hide-before-select2-init', ]; var originalClasses = $select.attr( 'class' ).split( /\s+/ ); return _.difference( originalClasses, classesToRemove ); }; obj.element = function( field, args ) { var $select = $( field ); var args = $.extend( {}, args ); // eslint-disable-line no-redeclare var carryOverData = [ // eslint-disable-line no-unused-vars 'depends', 'condition', 'conditionNot', 'condition-not', 'conditionNotEmpty', 'condition-not-empty', 'conditionEmpty', 'condition-empty', 'conditionIsNumeric', 'condition-is-numeric', 'conditionIsNotNumeric', 'condition-is-not-numeric', 'conditionChecked', 'condition-is-checked', ]; var $container; // Add a class for dropdown created $select.addClass( obj.selector.created.className() ); // args.debug = true; // For Reference we save the jQuery element as an Arg. args.$select = $select; // Auto define the Width of the Select2. args.dropdownAutoWidth = true; args.width = 'resolve'; // CSS for the container args.containerCss = {}; // Only apply visibility when it's a Visible Select2. if ( $select.is( ':visible' ) ) { args.containerCss.display = 'inline-block'; args.containerCss.position = 'relative'; } // CSS for the dropdown args.dropdownCss = {}; args.dropdownCss.width = 'auto'; // When we have this we replace the default with what's in the param. if ( $select.is( '[data-dropdown-css-width]' ) ) { args.dropdownCss.width = $select.data( 'dropdown-css-width' ); if ( ! args.dropdownCss.width || 'false' === args.dropdownCss.width ) { delete args.dropdownCss.width; delete args.containerCss; } } // By default we allow The field to be cleared args.allowClear = true; if ( $select.is( '[data-prevent-clear]' ) ) { args.allowClear = false; } // Pass the "Searching..." placeholder if specified if ( $select.is( '[data-searching-placeholder]' ) ) { args.formatSearching = $select.data( 'searching-placeholder' ); } // If we are dealing with a Input Hidden we need to set the Data for it to work if ( ! $select.is( '[data-placeholder]' ) && $select.is( '[placeholder]' ) ) { args.placeholder = $select.attr( 'placeholder' ); } // If we are dealing with a Input Hidden we need to set the Data for it to work. if ( $select.is( '[data-options]' ) ) { args.data = $select.data( 'options' ); } // With less then 10 args we wouldn't show the search. args.minimumResultsForSearch = 10; // Prevents the Search box to show if ( $select.is( '[data-hide-search]' ) ) { args.minimumResultsForSearch = Infinity; } // Makes sure search shows up. if ( $select.is( '[data-force-search]' ) ) { delete args.minimumResultsForSearch; } // Allows freeform entry if ( $select.is( '[data-freeform]' ) ) { args.createTag = obj.freefrom_create_search_choice; args.tags = true; $select.data( 'tags', true ); } if ( $select.is( '[multiple]' ) ) { args.multiple = true; // Set the max select items, if defined if ( $select.is( '[data-maximum-selection-size]' ) ) { args.maximumSelectionSize = $select.data( 'maximum-selection-size' ); } // If you don't have separator, add one (comma) if ( ! $select.is( 'data-separator' ) ) { $select.data( 'separator', ',' ); } if ( ! _.isArray( $select.data( 'separator' ) ) ) { args.tokenSeparators = [ $select.data( 'separator' ) ]; } else { args.tokenSeparators = $select.data( 'separator' ); } args.separator = $select.data( 'separator' ); // Define the regular Exp based on args.regexSeparatorElements = [ '^(' ]; args.regexSplitElements = [ '(?:' ]; $.each( args.tokenSeparators, function ( i, token ) { args.regexSeparatorElements.push( '[^' + token + ']+' ); args.regexSplitElements.push( '[' + token + ']' ); } ); args.regexSeparatorElements.push( ')$' ); args.regexSplitElements.push( ')' ); args.regexSeparatorString = args.regexSeparatorElements.join( '' ); args.regexSplitString = args.regexSplitElements.join( '' ); args.regexToken = new RegExp( args.regexSeparatorString, 'ig' ); args.regexSplit = new RegExp( args.regexSplitString, 'ig' ); } // Select also allows Tags, so we go with that too if ( $select.is( '[data-tags]' ) ) { args.tags = $select.data( 'tags' ); args.createSearchChoice = function( term, data ) { // eslint-disable-line no-unused-vars if ( term.match( args.regexToken ) ) { return { id: term, text: term }; } }; if ( 0 === args.tags.length ) { args.formatNoMatches = function() { return $select.attr( 'placeholder' ); }; } } // When we have a source, we do an AJAX call if ( $select.is( '[data-source]' ) ) { var source = $select.data( 'source' ); // For AJAX we reset the data args.data = { results: [] }; // Format for Parents breadcrumbs args.formatResult = function ( item, container, query ) { // eslint-disable-line no-unused-vars,max-len if ( 'undefined' !== typeof item.breadcrumbs ) { return $.merge( item.breadcrumbs, [ item.text ] ).join( ' » ' ); } return item.text; }; // instead of writing the function to execute the request we use Select2's convenient helper. args.ajax = { dataType: 'json', type: 'POST', url: obj.ajaxurl(), // parse the results into the format expected by Select2. processResults: function ( response, page, query ) { // eslint-disable-line no-unused-vars if ( ! $.isPlainObject( response ) || 'undefined' === typeof response.success ) { console.error( 'We received a malformed Object, could not complete the Select2 Search.' ); // eslint-disable-line max-len return { results: [] }; } if ( ! $.isPlainObject( response.data ) || 'undefined' === typeof response.data.results ) { console.error( 'We received a malformed results array, could not complete the Select2 Search.' ); // eslint-disable-line max-len return { results: [] }; } if ( ! response.success ) { if ( 'string' === $.type( response.data.message ) ) { console.error( response.data.message ); } else { console.error( 'The Select2 search failed in some way... Verify the source.' ); } return { results: [] }; } return response.data; }, }; // By default only send the source args.ajax.data = function( search, page ) { return { action: 'tribe_dropdown', source: source, search: search, page: page, args: $select.data( 'source-args' ), }; }; } // Attach dropdown to container in DOM. if ( $select.is( '[data-attach-container]' ) ) { // If multiple, attach container without search. if ( $select.is( '[multiple]' ) ) { $.fn.select2.amd.define( 'AttachedDropdownAdapter', [ 'select2/utils', 'select2/dropdown', 'select2/dropdown/attachContainer', ], function( utils, dropdown, attachContainer ) { return utils.Decorate( dropdown, attachContainer ); } ); args.dropdownAdapter = $.fn.select2.amd.require( 'AttachedDropdownAdapter' ); // If not multiple, attach container with search. } else { $.fn.select2.amd.define( 'AttachedWithSearchDropdownAdapter', [ 'select2/utils', 'select2/dropdown', 'select2/dropdown/search', 'select2/dropdown/minimumResultsForSearch', 'select2/dropdown/attachContainer', ], function( utils, dropdown, search, minimumResultsForSearch, attachContainer ) { var adapter = utils.Decorate( dropdown, attachContainer ); adapter = utils.Decorate( adapter, search ); adapter = utils.Decorate( adapter, minimumResultsForSearch ); return adapter; } ); args.dropdownAdapter = $.fn.select2.amd.require( 'AttachedWithSearchDropdownAdapter' ); } } // Save data on Dropdown $select.data( 'dropdown', args ); $container = $select.select2TEC( args ); // Propagating original input classes to the select2 container. $container.data( 'select2' ).$container.addClass( obj.getSelectClasses( $select ).join( ' ' ) ); // Propagating original input classes to the select2 container. $container.data( 'select2' ).$container.removeClass( 'hide-before-select2-init' ); $container.on( 'select2:open', obj.action_select2_open ); /** * @todo @bordoni Investigate how and if we should be doing this. * if ( carryOverData.length > 0 ) { carryOverData.map( function( dataKey ) { var attr = 'data-' + dataKey; var val = $select.attr( attr ); if ( ! val ) { return; } this.attr( attr, val ); }, $container ); } */ }; obj.ajaxurl = function() { if ( 'undefined' !== typeof window.ajaxurl ) { return window.ajaxurl; } if ( 'undefined' !== typeof TEC && 'undefined' !== typeof TEC.ajaxurl ) { return TEC.ajaxurl; } console.error( 'Dropdowns framework cannot properly do an AJAX request without the WordPress `ajaxurl` variable setup.' ); // eslint-disable-line max-len }; obj.action_select2_open = function( event ) { // eslint-disable-line no-unused-vars var $select = $( this ); var select2Data = $select.data( 'select2' ); var $search = select2Data.$dropdown.find( obj.selector.searchField ); // eslint-disable-line es5/no-es6-methods,max-len select2Data.$dropdown.addClass( obj.selector.dropdown.className() ); // If we have a placeholder for search, apply it! if ( $select.is( '[data-search-placeholder]' ) ) { $search.attr( 'placeholder', $select.data( 'searchPlaceholder' ) ); } }; /** * Configure the Drop Down Fields * * @param {jQuery} $fields All the fields from the page * @param {array} args Allow extending the arguments * * @return {jQuery} Affected fields */ obj.dropdown = function( $fields, args ) { var $elements = $fields.not( '.select2-offscreen, .select2-container, ' + obj.selector.created.className() ); // eslint-disable-line max-len if ( 0 === $elements.length ) { return $elements; } // Default args to avoid Undefined if ( ! args ) { args = {}; } $elements .each( function( index, element ) { // Apply element to all given items and pass args obj.element( element, args ); } ); // return to be able to chain jQuery calls return $elements; }; $( function() { $( obj.selector.dropdown ).tribe_dropdowns(); } ); // Addresses some problems with Select2 inputs not being initialized when using a browser's "Back" button. $( window ).on( 'unload', function() { $( obj.selector.dropdown ).tribe_dropdowns(); }); } )( jQuery, 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The Future of Science: How Emerging Technologies Are Transforming Research

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Science has always been a frontier of human curiosity and progress. From Newton’s laws to the discovery of DNA, from the first vaccines to the Large Hadron Collider — breakthroughs in science have shaped the modern world. But the 21st century has brought with it not only faster computers and smarter phones but also a revolution in how science itself is conducted. Emerging technologies are transforming research in ways we could only imagine a few decades ago.

Let’s explore how artificial intelligence, quantum computing, gene editing, and other cutting-edge tools are reshaping the scientific landscape and accelerating discovery.

Artificial Intelligence: A New Scientific Partner Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to chatbots or recommendation engines. In science, AI has become a powerful tool for solving complex problems.

Data analysis: Modern research often involves massive datasets — from climate models to genetic sequences. AI can scan, sort, and interpret this data far faster than any human could.

Drug discovery: Machine learning algorithms can predict how molecules will interact, helping scientists develop new medicines in weeks instead of years.

Scientific modelling: AI can simulate everything from protein folding to particle collisions, saving both time and resources.

AI doesn’t replace scientists — it augments their abilities, allowing them to ask better questions and test more hypotheses.

CRISPR and the Genetic Frontier The discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 — a gene-editing tool — has opened a new era in biology. For the first time, we can edit DNA with high precision. This could lead to:

Curing genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia

Improving crop yields and food security

Eradicating viruses by targeting and disabling their genetic material

While the ethical debates continue (e.g., should we edit embryos?), the scientific potential is enormous. Researchers are already exploring CRISPR not just to fix genes, but to rewrite the code of life.

Quantum Computing: Beyond Classical Limits Quantum computers operate using qubits — particles that can exist in multiple states at once, unlike traditional binary bits (0 or 1). This gives them tremendous power for specific types of calculations.

In science, quantum computing could revolutionise:

Material science: Simulating molecules and discovering new materials

Cryptography: Solving or securing complex encryption systems

Fundamental physics: Modelling quantum systems that classical computers can’t handle

Though still in early development, quantum computing promises to unlock questions that today’s supercomputers can’t touch.

The Rise of Citizen Science Technology isn’t just empowering professional scientists — it’s also enabling everyday people to contribute to research.

Smartphone sensors can collect environmental data

Platforms like Zooniverse allow volunteers to classify galaxies or identify animal species

Apps now track disease spread, pollution levels, and even stars

This rise in citizen science has opened the door to faster data collection and greater public engagement with science. It brings science out of the lab and into the hands of millions.

Automation and Robotics in the Lab Scientific research can involve repetitive tasks: pipetting liquids, growing cultures, running tests. Increasingly, robots are taking over this work.

Lab automation systems can run 24/7, improving efficiency and precision

Robotic arms and AI tools can conduct entire experiments with minimal human input

This frees up researchers to focus on design, analysis, and interpretation

In some cases, fully autonomous labs — operated entirely by machines — are already in use. The lab of the future may be mostly robotic, monitored remotely by humans.

Open Science and Global Collaboration The internet has made it easier than ever for scientists to collaborate across borders.

Open-access journals make research freely available

Preprint servers like arXiv and bioRxiv allow fast sharing of findings

Cloud computing enables shared analysis and modelling

During the COVID-19 pandemic, these tools allowed scientists worldwide to share data in real time, accelerating the development of vaccines and treatments.

The scientific community is increasingly adopting a “team science” approach — one that favours transparency, speed, and collective effort.

The Challenges Ahead Despite the promise, these technologies raise new challenges:

Ethics: Who decides how gene editing is used? What risks do autonomous labs pose?

Bias: AI systems can reproduce human biases if trained on flawed data.

Accessibility: Cutting-edge tools can be expensive and unequally distributed.

Balancing progress with responsibility and equity will be critical as we move forward.

Conclusion: A New Era of Discovery We are entering an era where science is no longer bound by the limitations of human speed or memory. With AI analysing data, robots running labs, and quantum machines solving problems beyond our grasp, the pace of discovery is accelerating.

Yet, the heart of science remains the same: curiosity, experimentation, and a desire to understand. The tools may change, but the spirit does not.

As we look to the future, one thing is clear: the scientists of tomorrow will have superpowers — not just in the lab, but in the questions they dare to ask.

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