Researchers from The Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology and The Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo used a new computer simulation to model the electrostatic… Read More »Simulating the attraction of zwitterionic ‘Janus Particles’
A NASA-funded team led by SMU researchers think that their small, lightweight device developed to measure spaceship velocity will improve the odds of successful landings on Mars and other planets.… Read More »Tiny but precise: Team creates compact device to help spaceships land safely on planets
National University of Singapore physicists have shown that a single man-made molecular motor can exhibit a force similar to naturally occurring ones that power human muscles. Their results are published… Read More »Single-molecule experiments reveal force capability of artificial molecular motors
For many emergency room patients, a little canine therapy can help. A new study found that a short visit with a dog reduced pain and anxiety in a large share… Read More »In an emergency, you may want to see Dr. Dog
After water, sand is the most exploited natural resource on the planet. However, its extraction from seas, rivers, beaches and quarries has an impact on the environment and surrounding communities.… Read More »Solution to world’s largest waste stream: Make sand