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Magnetospheric multiscale spacecraft poised for launch

The MMS mission aims to investigate how the Sun's magnetic field merges with the Earth's magnetic field, explosively converting magnetic energy into heat and kinetic energy. The four identical spacecraft will use the Earth's magnetosphere as a laboratory to study this universal force of nature.

Kinetic battery chargers get a boost

Researchers have developed a kinetic energy harvester that captures the energy generated by human movements and converts it into electrical energy. The system uses a flexible cantilever to bend with body movements, producing a small but significant voltage that can be stored in a capacitor.

Creating smaller, and more powerful, integrated circuits

Scientists at the University of Houston develop technology to etch silicon wafers with atomic precision, overcoming industry challenges and enabling the creation of radically smaller and more powerful integrated circuits. By controlling ion kinetic energy, they can selectively etch materials like silicon and silicon dioxide.

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A temperature below absolute zero

Researchers at Max-Planck-Gesellschaft create an atomic gas that exhibits a negative Kelvin temperature, where particles possess high energies despite being thermally insulated. This phenomenon challenges traditional notions of heat and cold, with potentially groundbreaking implications for thermodynamics and quantum mechanics.

Heliophysics nugget: Riding the plasma wave

Researchers have discovered a type of plasma wave moving faster than expected, suggesting electrical instabilities may be driving the waves. This finding could lead to a better understanding of how heat and energy are transferred through plasma.

How some plants spread their seeds: Ready, set, catapult

Researchers studied the mechanical properties of explosive seed dispersal in Cardamine parviflora, finding that the catapulting mechanism can transfer up to 20% of stored energy to kinetic energy. However, the process is unreliable, with most seeds falling to the ground.

Princeton scientists find an equation for materials innovation

Researchers at Princeton University have made a breakthrough in quantum physics, discovering an equation that allows computers to model the properties of materials up to 100,000 times faster than previously possible. This new formula enables scientists to study the flaws in materials more effectively, leading to potential advancements ...

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The cost of being on your toes

A University of Utah study shows that heel-first walking is more economical for humans than ball-of-foot or toe walking. The research suggests that early human hunter-gatherers may have retained this foot posture due to its stability and agility advantages, despite being less efficient for running.

Are high speed elephants running or walking?

Researchers measure forces exerted on elephants to determine their movement patterns, finding that high-speed elephants exhibit characteristics of both running and walking. The study reveals that elephants' cost of transport is low due to efficient energy conversion, with a step frequency higher than expected.

JQI researchers create 'synthetic magnetic fields' for neutral atoms

JQI researchers have created 'synthetic' magnetic fields for ultracold gas atoms by tricking them into behaving like electrically charged particles. This demonstration paves the way for studying the complex natural phenomena involving charged particles in magnetic fields and may contribute to an exotic new form of quantum computing.

NJIT engineer discovers why particles disperse on liquids

A NJIT engineer has discovered that particles disperse rapidly on liquid surfaces due to the oscillation of particles in a phenomenon known as repulsive hydrodynamic force. The smaller the particles, the faster they move, with nanometer-sized particles reaching speeds of up to 167 kilometers per hour.

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Soldiers turn a march into a charge

Engineers at the University of Leeds are developing a system to harness kinetic energy from soldiers' marches, capturing up to 15% of their foot-power to reduce pack weight. The project also aims to adapt radio equipment to run on low power budgets, enhancing soldier mobility and reducing fatigue.

Answers to huge wind-farm problems are blowin' in the wind

Researchers identify ideal locations for low-impact wind farms with high frictional dissipation, reducing turbulence and its effects on local hydrometeorological conditions. By optimizing turbine spacing and rotor designs, wind farm efficiency can be increased and negative impacts minimized.

A theoretical breakthrough inspired by experiment

Researchers develop complete quantum mechanical solution for system with four charged particles, simulating double photoionization of H2. The study explores electron correlations and their effects on ejection patterns, resolving debates between kinematic and correlation-based explanations.

Better warheads through plastics

The Office of Naval Research developed a new warhead that combines kinetic energy with chemical reactions to destroy targets. The warhead uses advanced composite materials and has shown improved structural damage and lethal radius in testing.

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Energy Flow In Molecules Can Affect Reaction Rates, Chemists Say

Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a new theory to account for energy flow within large molecules, finding that slow energy transfer can modify reaction rates. The study applied this theory to the kinetics of stilbene isomerization, showing good agreement between calculated and experimental data.