The center of our galaxy is a frenzy of activity. A behemoth black hole—4 million times as massive as the sun—blasts out energy as it chows down on interstellar detritus while neighboring stars burst to life and subsequently ...
Astronomy
Mar 20, 2019
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An air bubble breakup that may compromise the performance of droplet-derived coatings has been uncovered by a team led by Sigurdur Thoroddsen and his Ph.D. student Kenneth Langley at KAUST.
Soft Matter
Feb 12, 2019
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Platinum, a noble metal, is oxidised more quickly than expected under conditions that are technologically relevant. This has emerged from a study jointly conducted by the DESY NanoLab and the University of Vienna. Devices ...
Materials Science
Jan 28, 2019
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Uppsala University researchers have devised a new model for the universe – one that may solve the enigma of dark energy. Their new article, published in Physical Review Letters, proposes a new structural concept, including ...
General Physics
Dec 28, 2018
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It's easy to make bubbles, but try making hundreds of thousands of them a minute—all the same size.
Soft Matter
Dec 6, 2018
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Ultrafast video capture of droplet cloud formation should help minimize the risk of gas-leak explosions.
General Physics
Dec 6, 2018
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Wherever there's water, there's bound to be bubbles floating at the surface. From standing puddles, lakes, and streams, to swimming pools, hot tubs, public fountains, and toilets, bubbles are ubiquitous, indoors and out.
General Physics
Nov 15, 2018
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Understanding the dynamics of bursting bubbles can provide critical insights for a range of fields from oceanography to atmospheric science, but the mechanisms that drive the final pop are complex and difficult to describe.
General Physics
Oct 31, 2018
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Baking powder is used to raise baked goods like cakes and cookies. It's often sold under the label "double-acting," but what does that mean?
Other
Sep 6, 2018
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What exactly happens when you blow on a soap film to make a bubble? Behind this simple question about a favorite childhood activity is some real science, researchers at New York University have found.
General Physics
Aug 28, 2018
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