Water walking—the new mode of rock skipping
Researchers at Utah State University's Splash Lab discovered a new mode of water surface skipping termed "water walking".
General Physics
Apr 23, 2019
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High-speed videos capture how kangaroo rat escapes rattlesnake attack
Kangaroo rats are abundant and seemingly defenseless seed-eating rodents that have to contend with a host of nasty predators, including rattlesnakes—venomous pit vipers well known for their deadly, lightning-quick strikes.
Plants & Animals
Mar 27, 2019
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NASA captures unprecedented images of supersonic shockwaves
NASA has captured unprecedented photos of the interaction of shockwaves from two supersonic aircraft, part of its research into developing planes that can fly faster than sound without thunderous "sonic booms".
Space Exploration
Mar 8, 2019
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New photography approach gives traditional cameras ultra-high imaging speeds
Researchers have developed a new imaging method that can capture images at speeds of up to 1.5 million frames per second using standard imaging sensors typically limited to 100 frames per second. This new technology will ...
Optics & Photonics
Mar 7, 2019
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Imaging technique lets ordinary cameras capture high-speed images of crack formation
Direct imaging of dynamic cracks as they occur can tell us a great deal about the physics of fracturing and properties of fracturing materials, which would benefit many fields ranging from materials science to engineering ...
Optics & Photonics
Mar 4, 2019
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A qualitative model to describe microscopic 'jumps' by adhesive tape unwinding from a roll
A team of researchers from Universite de Lyon and Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique has developed a qualitative model to describe microscopic "jumps" that happen when adhesive tape is unwound from a roll. In their ...
High-speed cameras show MOMO-2 launch failure in unprecedented detail
Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies Inc. (IST) has revealed high-definition videos of the unsuccessful June 30 launch of its MOMO-2 rocket. The new footage, captured by industrial high-speed cameras, shows the failure ...
Space Exploration
Aug 13, 2018
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Interstellar Technologies continues work on its own rocket despite MOMO-2 launch failure
Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies Inc. (IST) continues the development of its launch vehicle amid the recent failure of the MOMO-2 rocket that exploded shortly after liftoff.
Space Exploration
Jul 23, 2018
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Hot nanoparticles produce giant and explosive bubbles
When gold nano particles in water are illuminated by a laser, they get very hot: well above the boiling point of water. The formation of vapour bubbles caused by this, is well-known. New experiments, however, using a very ...
Nanophysics
Jul 12, 2018
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Low pressure reduces bubble trouble
Spray coating and inkjet-based electronics manufacture are among the industrial applications in which liquid droplets are applied to a surface. But minuscule air bubbles that get trapped beneath the droplet as it lands can ...
Condensed Matter
Mar 29, 2018
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