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
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NASA: Icy object past Pluto looks like reddish snowman
A NASA spacecraft 4 billion miles from Earth yielded its first close-up pictures Wednesday of the most distant celestial object ever explored, depicting what looks like a reddish snowman.
Space Exploration
Jan 2, 2019
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Reducing the impact forces of water entry
When professional divers jump from a springboard, their hands are perpendicular to the water, with wrists pointed upward, as they continue toward their plunge at 30 mph.
Condensed Matter
Nov 20, 2018
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Reusable water-treatment particles effectively eliminate BPA
Rice University scientists have developed something akin to the Venus' flytrap of particles for water remediation.
Materials Science
Oct 5, 2018
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Spheres can make concrete leaner, greener
Rice University scientists have developed micron-sized calcium silicate spheres that could lead to stronger and greener concrete, the world's most-used synthetic material.
Materials Science
Sep 26, 2018
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Nanoparticles with a shell structure improve the performance of zinc-oxide photodetectors
Improving the sensitivity of light sensors or the efficiency of solar cells requires fine-tuning of light capturing. KAUST researchers have used complex geometry to develop tiny shell-shaped coverings that can increase the ...
Nanophysics
Sep 17, 2018
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Synthesis studies transform waste sugar for sustainable energy storage applications
Biorefinery facilities are critical to fueling the economy—converting wood chips, grass clippings, and other biological materials into fuels, heat, power, and chemicals.
Materials Science
Sep 7, 2018
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SPHERE reveals fascinating zoo of discs around young stars
The SPHERE instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile allows astronomers to suppress the brilliant light of nearby stars in order to obtain a better view of the regions surrounding them. This collection of new ...
Astronomy
Apr 11, 2018
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Tiny engine powered by demixing fluid
An international team of researchers has developed a tiny, liquid-based engine powered by a demixing fluid. In their paper published in the journal Physical Review Letters, the group describes their little engine and possible ...
Chip-based sensors with incredible sensitivity
In London's St. Paul's Cathedral, a whisper can be heard far across the circular whispering gallery as the sound curves around the walls. Now, an optical whispering gallery mode resonator developed by Penn State electrical ...
Optics & Photonics
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