Tag Archives: Physics

Electrons in graphene follow viscous fluid laws

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

A new imaging technique captures the characteristic hydrodynamic flow profile. Continue reading →

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Physical cosmology wins a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics

Posted on December 1, 2019 by

James Peebles developed a mathematical framework that describes how the universe evolved. Decades of empirical evidence later, it still holds up. Continue reading →

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Physics Technique Reveals Hidden Bugs to Bats

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

Strategic angles help bats hunt stationary bugs on leaves. Continue reading →

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An odd fluid shows its inner workings

Posted on November 1, 2019 by

Viscous forces drive waves along a two-dimensional fluid’s free surface. Continue reading →

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The hydrodynamics of a quantum fluid

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

The behavior of a one-dimensional gas of ultracold atoms confirms a generalized theory. Continue reading →

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Father of optical trapping awarded a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics

Posted on December 2, 2018 by

Optical tweezers have endured as an invaluable laboratory tool for manipulating molecules and other small particles. Continue reading →

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Soot formation: A new mechanism for an old problem

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

Gaseous hydrocarbons may cluster into sooty particles through a chain reaction. Continue reading →

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A compelling mechanism for soot formation

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

Gaseous hydrocarbons may cluster into soot through a chain reaction. Continue reading →

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Ants know the secret to avoiding traffic jams

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

In a confined environment, ants divide labor to optimize nest excavation. Continue reading →

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When the ants go marching in

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

Ants in a confined environment divide labor to optimize excavation. Continue reading →

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