mechanics

The image conceptualizes the processing, structure and mechanical behavior of glassy ion conductors for solid state…

You can’t divide the indivisible, unless you use quantum mechanics. Physicists have now turned to quantum effects to split phonons, the smallest bits of sound, researchers report…

Katie Holdefehr, RealSimple.com As the temperature outside rises, the annual quest for a cooler home begins — but without spending a fortune on…

Hotta found, to his surprise, that a simple sequence of events could, in fact, induce the quantum vacuum to go negative—giving up energy it didn’t appear to have. “First I thought I was…

In this article, the recent discoveries in the field of the mechanics of 2D materials are reviewed, including…

Gene and Katie Hamilton, Tribune Content Agency Energy experts agree that a ceiling fan will reduce your energy bills by providing additional cooling…

Jessica Bennett, BHG.com Ceiling fans create cooling breezes that can make a stuffy room feel pleasantly comfortable. But as they rotate through the…

JOSEF NEWGARDEN INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis 500 is the biggest race in the world. Every driver in the IndyCar Series wakes up each day focused on…

Tim Carter, Tribune Content Agency I’m blessed to be able to use this column to share my knowledge. It allows me to empower you to do many jobs you…

Flexible electronics, like those used in this phone, that better conform to spherical surfaces could someday be used…