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Tag Archives: Mechanics
Spider-Inspired Microphone Detects Tiny Gusts of Sound
A small device senses sounds using a spiderweb-like design—a strategy that could lead to chip-size microphones that are less affected by thermal noise. Continue reading
Nanofluidic memristors compute in brain-inspired logic circuits
By connecting two memristors that uses changes in ion concentrations and mechanical deformations to store information, researchers have created the first logic circuit based on nanofluidic components. Continue reading
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Tagged Computer Science, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanics, Physics World
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Modeling Tissue Mechanics with Molten Glass
A glass studio becomes a physics lab for biophysicists examining the physiological tissue properties of marine microorganisms. Read more in APS Physics…
Angle and Friction Matter for Table Tennis Spin
The angle of incidence and the friction of the surface are the only factors that impact the spin of a table tennis ball after it collides with a rigid surface. Continue reading
The Mechanics of Curly Hair
By examining the mechanical and geometric properties of curly hair, Michelle Gaines creates a classification system that could help consumers find optimal hair-care products. Continue reading
Airborne Spiders Drift on Multiple Silk Threads
Simulations reveal new details of the way spiders can fly by exploiting the electric field present in the atmosphere. Continue reading
Friction remembers its past
Experiments show that frictional interfaces age and bounce back. Continue reading
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Tagged Interfaces, Mechanics, Physics, Physics Today, Soft matter
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