Tag Archives: APS Physics

Thermal Conductivity Not Too Hot to Handle

A radiometry technique directly measures thermal conductivity in molten metals and confirms the relationship with electrical resistivity. Continue reading

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Molecular Lawnmower Drives Itself

A protein-based motor uses a trimming mechanism to move forward across a field of grass-like peptide segments. Continue reading

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Testing a New Solar Sandwich

By combining the world’s oldest photovoltaic material with today’s most used one, researchers have taken a step toward next-generation solar devices. Continue reading

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Seeking Solutions to Underwater Noise Pollution

Kamal Kesour conducts measurements to identify the sources of noise coming from ships passing through the St. Lawrence Estuary in Quebec, Canada, looking for ways to help crews reduce underwater noise. Continue reading

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Reducing Persistence ofAntibiotic Resistance

A light-based technique can make bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics, and it is nearing clinical trials. Continue reading

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How Lasers Could Build Heavy Elements

Laser-generated nucleosynthesis remains out of reach of present-day technology—but more powerful lasers could eventually make it possible. Continue reading

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Explaining Mars’ Patchy Aurora

The solar wind’s orientation relative to Mars’ magnetic-field lines changes as the planet rotates, creating conditions ripe for magnetic reconnection. Continue reading

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Hot Surfaces Make Droplets Move Erratically

A droplet of a volatile liquid can move on a uniformly heated surface thanks to a nonuniform evaporation effect that drives an unstable fluid flow within the droplet. Continue reading

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How Fur Frustrates Fouling

A hair’s resistance to dirt depends on how much it deforms in a flowing fluid. Read more in APS Physics… Continue reading

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Water Reduces Ground Coffee’s Charge

Adding water to coffee beans before grinding can reduce the buildup of static charge—and make a stronger espresso. Continue reading

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