Peanut butter is a liquid—the physics of this and other unexpected fluids
Those Transportation Security Administration requirements are drilled into every frequent flyer's head: You can carry on liquids that are only less than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) in volume each......»»
First proof that "plunging regions" exist around black holes in space
An international team led by researchers at Oxford University Physics have proved Einstein was correct about a key prediction concerning black holes. Using X-ray data to test Einstein's theory of gravity, their study gives the first observational pro.....»»
Girl with peanut allergy ‘thrown off flight by captain’
Girl with peanut allergy ‘thrown off flight by captain’.....»»
Droplets that swim toward dissolution could inspire fluid microbots
Researchers discovered that microscopic liquid droplets swim toward solvent conditions that favor their dissolution. This mechanism may underlie some transport processes within living cells, and could be exploited to develop fluid micro robots......»»
Ditching Google Search paid off in the most unexpected way
When I first thought about removing Google Search from my computing experience years ago, it seemed like a nightmare scenario. How would I be certain … The post Ditching Google Search paid off in the most unexpected way appeared first on BGR......»»
Nuclear physicists make first precision measurements of radium monofluoride
For the first time, nuclear physicists have made precision measurements of a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride (RaF). In their study published in the journal Nature Physics, the researchers combined ion-trapping techniques with sp.....»»
Unlocking the secrets of supercritical fluids: Study offers insights into a hybrid state of matter
A study now published in Nature Communications brings remarkable insights into the enigmatic behavior of supercritical fluids, a hybrid state of matter occupying a unique space between liquids and gases, and arising in domains that go from the pharma.....»»
Twist-angle in moiré lattice controls valley polarization switching in heterostructures
In a study published in Science Advances, Prof. Wang Can from the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Prof. Xu Xiulai of Peking University have demonstrated for the first time the dependence of valley polarization switching an.....»»
New technique enables successful cultivation of stem cells on the surface of ionic liquids
The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) has established a technique for cultivating human mesenchymal stem cells, widely used in regenerative medicine, on the surface of an ionic liquid......»»
Google sends DOJ unexpected check in attempt to avoid monopoly jury trial
Google steals DOJ tactic to dodge owing damages by paying DOJ upfront. Enlarge (credit: picture alliance / Contributor | picture alliance) Last week, Google sent a cashier's check to the US government that it claimed in.....»»
Expanding on the fundamental principles of liquid movement
From the rain drops rolling down your window, to the fluid running through a COVID rapid test, we cannot go a day without observing the world of fluid dynamics. Naturally, how liquids traverse across, and through, surfaces is a heavily researched sub.....»»
NHTSA investigates 50,000 VW ID4 recall for unexpected door opening
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating Volkswagen Group's handling of a 2023 recall after reports of doors opening while vehicles were in motion......»»
Five years on, Carlos Ghosn saga brings Nissan profit boost, new hearing for Greg Kelly
The Carlos Ghosn scandal continues to reverberate, as this month Nissan booked an unexpected profit windfall thanks to a favorable court ruling that followed the stunning corporate saga......»»
"The Big Cigar" cast on the lesser-known history of Huey Newton
The cast of The Big Cigar discuss the lesser-known history of Huey Newton and his unexpected connection to Hollywood......»»
Stunning images of Jupiter’s moon Europa show it has a floating icy shell
NASA's Juno mission has imaged Jupiter's intriguing moon Europa, a top target of habitability research due to its liquid water ocean beneath a thick icy crust......»»
Researchers realize multiphoton electron emission with non-classical light
Strong field quantum optics is a rapidly emerging research topic, which merges elements of non-linear photoemission rooted in strong field physics with the well-established realm of quantum optics. While the distribution of light particles (i.e., pho.....»»
How an iPad just set a Geekbench record
In an experiment, the latest iPad Pro with M4 was cooled using liquid nitrogen to achieve minor overclocking......»»
A spider silk sound system: Webs match acoustic particle velocity for long-distance sound detection
The best microphone in the world might have an unexpected source: spider silk. Spiders weave webs to trap their insect snacks, but the sticky strands also help spiders hear......»»
Researchers call for a new measurement of time for tunneling particles
In an amazing phenomenon of quantum physics known as tunneling, particles appear to move faster than the speed of light. However, physicists from Darmstadt believe that the time it takes for particles to tunnel has been measured incorrectly. They pro.....»»
Scientists use generative AI to answer complex questions in physics
When water freezes, it transitions from a liquid phase to a solid phase, resulting in a drastic change in properties like density and volume. Phase transitions in water are so common most of us probably don't even think about them, but phase transiti.....»»
Method milestone for quantum physics: Rapid test for topological 2D materials
Topological quantum materials are hailed as a cornerstone of future technological advancements. Yet, validating their exceptional qualities has always been a lengthy process......»»