Static zaps when you climb out of a car are more than a minor annoyance; they are a tiny physics lesson delivered straight to ...

Whether it is a cube of sugar or a chunk of a mineral, a mathematical analysis can identify how many fragments of each size ...

For decades, volcanologists believed that the primary trigger for explosive eruptions was a drop in pressure as magma rises ...

Who hasn't felt that sharp zap when stepping out of a car? The good news is that there are things you can do to prevent these ...

Discover how friction modifiers reduce wear, boost efficiency and enhance lubricant performance in modern automotive and ...

Abstract: In this work, the coefficients of static friction $\left(\mu_{s}\right)$ and kinetic friction $\left(\mu_{k}\right)$ of textile materials were investigated and calculated based on an ...

A strobed, time-lapse image of a parasitic nematode landing on a fly after launching itself into the air. The fly, which naturally develops an electrical charge while flying, induces an opposite ...

Friction is a materials property. Basically, it is the force that resists the sliding motion of one surface against another. Contaminants, such as liquids, can change this value. The coefficient of ...

Brake noise, is a complex issue in automotive and industrial systems caused by friction-induced vibrations between the brake pad and disc. This noise impacts vehicle performance, accelerates component ...

Nothing kills a runner’s high faster than chafing, whether it’s irritation from wet and scratchy clothing, or extended skin-on-skin friction that makes it feel like your inner thighs are trying to ...