The first law of thermodynamics is one of the bedrock laws of physics. Even if you’re not gung-ho for physics research, you ...

Scientists say power—your ability to move quickly—is one of the first fitness skills to fade with age. And it’s not as hard ...

Stacey Copeland, a professional boxer, developed three tools to help her deal with doubt and fear that anyone can use.

In 1971, German mathematicians Schönhage and Strassen predicted a faster algorithm for multiplying large numbers, but it ...

Today we're looking at Atomic Force Microscopy! I built a "macro-AFM" to demonstrate the principles of an atomic force microscope, then we look at a real AFM (an nGauge AFM from ICSPI) and do a few ...

Abstract: Computational biomechanical analysis plays a pivotal role in understanding and improving human movements and physical functions. Although physics-based modeling methods can interpret the ...

Formula 1 represents the highest level of single-seater competition, combining advanced engineering with elite human ...

Imagine tugging on a Chinese finger trap. The harder you pull, the tighter it grips. This counterintuitive behavior also ...

Stress is a very real factor in the structure of our universe. Not the kind of stress that students experience when taking a ...

For farmers, every planting decision carries risks, and many of those risks are increasing with climate change. One of the ...

A delayed monsoon, for example, can force a rice farmer in South Asia to replant ... extensive computation - that's a major shortcut. In contrast, the physics-based models need to calculate the ...