Friction, an everyday phenomenon, has perplexed scientists for centuries. Despite thorough investigation, knowledge of it is still incomplete, largely because it involves complex interactions at…
Penn State scientists propose a method to boost geothermal energy efficiency by controlling water flow with temperature-reactive materials, potentially increasing heat extraction by over 65%…
Physicists at West Virginia University have overcome a long-standing limitation of the first law of thermodynamics. Paul Cassak, a professor and associate director of the…
A study on fruit flies revealed a brain circuit that promotes midday napping on hot days. You might find yourself falling asleep in the middle…
According to recent research, the risk of miscarriage rose by 44% in North America in late August compared to late February, highlighting the need to…
A new study found that days of extreme heat were associated with a higher risk of emergency department visits among adults aged 18-64, compared to…
Researchers at MIT found that microscale roughening of a surface, which is less complex and more durable than nanometer techniques, can dramatically enhance the transfer…
A team of multinational researchers used heat instead of a magnetic field to record Terabytes of information per second. This technology is hundreds of times…
Fruit flies. They can be downright annoying in your home, but they aren’t all bad. Here’s one way that they are helping us. A new…