Friction

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Geometry Matters in Friction

06.11.2017

Theoretical Physics, Materials Science

A new theory explains why and how asymmetry in the bulk geometry of sliding bodies can weaken the friction between them

The sound of a violin arises from a type of friction known as "stick-slip"

01.09.2015

What do the sounds of a creaky old hinge and a cello have in common? Both rely on the same kind of friction: two surfaces that alternately stick...

Earthquake damage: occurs when ruptures propagate at the speed of sound

The Science of the Slow Slip

25.03.2012

Space & Physics, Environment, Materials Science

What distinguishes slow, silent earthquakes from the big shaking kind?

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Illustration by Yael Leibovitch and Simone Dell’Ariccia

We Know What You Ate: Detailed Protein Maps Assess Intestinal Health

Dendrites that developed in a tin battery, seen under an electronic microscope. Source: Shakked Schwartz and Ayan Maity

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We Know What You Ate: Detailed Protein Maps Assess Intestinal Health

Weizmann Institute of Science Moves to 100% Green Electricity

Ants vs. Humans: Putting Group Smarts to the Test

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