Igniting plasmas in liquids
Physicists of Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) have taken spectacular pictures that allow the ignition process of plasma under water to be viewed and tracked in real time. Dr. Katharina Grosse has provided the first data sets with ultra-high temporal r.....»»
Nanoscale self-assembling salt-crystal "origami" balls envelop liquids
Researchers have developed a technique whereby they can spontaneously encapsulate microscopic droplets of water and oil emulsion in a tiny sphere made of salt crystals—sort of like a minute, self-constructing origami soccer ball filled with liquid......»»
Towards straintronics: Guiding excitons in 2D materials
From a team of City College of New York physicists and their collaborators in Japan and Germany comes another advancement in the study of excitons—electrically neutral quasiparticles that exist in insulators, semi-conductors and some liquids. The r.....»»
NASA selects CubeSat to assess the origins of hot plasma in the Sun"s corona
NASA has selected the CubeSat Imaging X-Ray Solar Spectrometer (CubIXSS), led by Southwest Research Institute, to measure the elemental composition of hot, multimillion-degree plasmas in the Sun's corona—its outermost atmosphere. The nanosatellite.....»»
Nature-inspired coatings could power tiny chemistry labs for medical testing and more
A newly developed coating that allows for certain liquids to move across surfaces without fluid loss could usher in new advances in a range of fields, including medical testing......»»
Fast flows prevent buildup of impurities on the edge of tokamak plasmas
Impurities in the plasmas in fusion tokamaks can reduce performance. These impurities are created by interactions between the hot plasma and the metal tokamak walls. These walls are often armored with tungsten. This material resists heat, but deg.....»»
A breakthrough in droplet manipulation
Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have made a key breakthrough in droplet manipulation. They have discovered an innovative way to navigate liquids on a surface in the absence of external forc.....»»
Creating order by mechanical deformation in dense active matter
Living or biological systems cannot be easily understood using the standard laws of physics, such as thermodynamics, as scientists would for gases, liquids or solids. Living systems are active, demonstrating fascinating properties such as adapting to.....»»
World"s first discovery of liquid directional steering on a bio-inspired surface
Inspired by a kind of tree leaf, scientists at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) discovered that the spreading direction of different liquids deposited on the same surface can be steered, solving a challenge that has remained for over two centurie.....»»
Cylindrical phononic crystals sense physical, chemical properties of transported liquids
Phononic crystals are an innovative resonant platform for sensing and understanding the volumetric properties of liquids, attracting a growing interest from researchers......»»
Fortnite challenge guide: Ignite enemy players or enemy player structures
Fortnite season 7, week 8 features a challenge for igniting players and/or structures. Here, we'll show you everything you'll need to know about completing it......»»
A naturally inspired, reusable system that purifies water and builds itself
In nature, the interaction of molecules at the boundary of different liquids can give rise to new structures. These self-assembling molecules make cell formation possible and are instrumental to the development of all life on Earth......»»
Saudi Aramco confirms data leak after $50 million cyber ransom demand
World’s largest oil producer says some company files were compromised. Enlarge / The Hawiyah Natural Gas Liquids Recovery Plant, operated by Saudi Aramco, in Hawiyah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, June 28, 2021. (credit: Bloomberg | Getty Images).....»»
Scientists develop a new tool for measuring radio waves in fusion plasmas
Scientists seeking to bring to Earth the fusion energy that drives the sun and stars use radio frequency (RF) waves—the same waves that bring radio and television into homes—to heat and drive current in the plasma that fuels fusion reactions. Sci.....»»
Discovery of 10 faces of plasma leads to new insights in fusion and plasma science
Scientists have discovered a novel way to classify magnetized plasmas that could possibly lead to advances in harvesting on Earth the fusion energy that powers the sun and stars. The discovery by theorists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Pri.....»»
Igniting plasmas in liquids
Physicists of Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) have taken spectacular pictures that allow the ignition process of plasma under water to be viewed and tracked in real time. Dr. Katharina Grosse has provided the first data sets with ultra-high temporal r.....»»
Embedded gas sensing device promises simple, accurate volatile organic compounds detection
Emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) include a variety of chemicals. Many of these chemicals are associated with a range of adverse human health effects, from eye, nose, and throat irritation, to liver, k.....»»
Researchers develop a viscosity measurement technique for both liquids and gases
NIMS and Harvard University jointly developed a technique capable of measuring the viscosity of both liquids and gasses using the same device. This device can be used to identify unknown fluids based on their viscosities and may potentially be used t.....»»
Taking cues from nature, breakthrough "cellular fluidics" technology could have sweeping impacts
Inspired by the way plants absorb and distribute water and nutrients, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers have developed a groundbreaking method for transporting liquids and gases using 3D-printed lattice design and capillary ac.....»»
Juul to pay N.C. $40M and stop targeting kids after igniting vaping “epidemic“
The settlement follows years of allegations that Juul egregiously targeted youth. Enlarge / Juul went with a fashionable, "cool" marketing strategy. (credit: Mass.gov) Electronic cigarette maker Juul and the state of North Carolina have reache.....»»
Novel materials: Sound waves traveling backward
Acoustic waves in gases, liquids, and solids usually travel at an almost constant speed of sound. So-called rotons are an exception: their speed of sound changes significantly with the wavelength, and it is also possible that the waves travel backwar.....»»