Articles tagged with Motion
Scientists at Lund University have successfully filmed an electron for the first time, capturing its motion on a light wave after being pulled away from an atom. The research uses attosecond pulses to study electron collisions with atoms, providing new opportunities to monitor and understand electron behavior.
A new approach extracts optically basic properties of liquid/gel interfaces in strong flows using video analysis, enabling measurements on biological and industrial systems. The researchers discovered that small amounts of 'mechanical noise' produce significant motion at the fluid/gel interface.
A recent study published in Nature captures enzymes in motion, revealing they engage in a dynamic dance before catalysis occurs. The research, led by Dr. Dorothee Kern, uses advanced techniques to document the tiny changes in enzyme shape and structure.
Emil Yuzbashyan, a Rutgers University physicist, has received the Packard Foundation Fellowship for Science and Engineering. The five-year, $625,000 award supports his research on properties of matter at temperatures near absolute zero, which could lead to breakthroughs in quantum devices and superconductivity.
Researchers have created magnetic snakes that can control the flow of surrounding fluids, create gravity-defying droplets, and uncover the secrets of a dragonfly's flight mechanics. By manipulating magnetic fields, the snakes can create waves on the surface of water and form segmented patterns.
Physicists at NIST have demonstrated radio-frequency cooling of a large object by reducing its thermal motion with radio waves. They cooled a silicon cantilever to -228 C (-379 F) using an RF circuit, which may be more practical than optical techniques in some cases.
Researchers at Clemson University have created a method to improve fluorescent nanoparticle longevity, enabling the tracking of molecule motion in living cells. This technology could reveal details on virus invasion and protein operation within the body.
Researchers at Temple University have found early indicators of inflammation in work-related injuries caused by repetitive motion, signaling potential warning signs for debilitating conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. The study's findings could lead to early detection and prevention of these conditions.
In a modified trap-tube task, rooks show capacity for physical cognition through rapid learning and transfer test performance, suggesting understanding of physical rules. The results indicate that these birds have the ability to solve problems using rule abstraction, paving the way for future research.
Yuzbashyan will use the funding to attend technical conferences and collaborate with specialists globally, aiming to promote new technologies like quantum computing and superconductivity. He plans to bring researchers from Great Britain to Rutgers and fund graduate research assistant positions.
Scientists aim to capture ultrafast electron motion using extreme ultraviolet pulses, enabling study of electronic transportation in nanomaterials and biological samples. The proposed attosecond pump-probe technique has potential applications for chemists to design special molecules.
A chemist has received a $500,000 MacArthur grant for their genius in developing computing models for molecular reactions. The award recognizes the individual's exceptional originality and dedication to their creative pursuits.
Researchers at UCSC have made new insights into the atomic interactions underlying zirconium tungstate's negative thermal expansion. The team found a combination of geometrical frustration and unusual atomic motions are likely important to this phenomenon.
A study by Cornell University researchers found that falling paper and leaves exhibit chaotic motion due to air flow around sharp edges. The force depends strongly on coupling between rotating and translational motions of the object, benefiting plants in seed dispersal.
Researchers propose experiments to test quantum effects in mechanical systems, achieving sensitivity close to the quantum limit. The goal is to understand how quantum and classical physics crossover, a long-standing scientific question.
Infants begin to grasp intentional action in the first year, understanding actions as goal-directed and recognizing invisible connections between people and objects. This early knowledge lays the foundation for later developments in understanding intentions.
Peter Lynds' paper challenges assumptions about determined instantaneous physical magnitude and time, proposing a necessary trade-off between precisely determined physical values and continuity through time. He addresses long-standing issues in physics, including cosmology and the role of imaginary time.
Researchers have found an optimum amount of fluid motion enhances fertilization significantly, applicable to various species including humans. They also discovered a molecule controlling sperm navigation and an inhibitor blocking its effects.
Researchers at UC Riverside demonstrate the lateral Casimir force, a new type of force that can create horizontal sliding motion between surfaces. This shape-dependent force has vast implications for micromachines and microdevices.
Researchers describe how sodium ions control electron hole migration through DNA, potentially initiating damage to genetic coding. The study suggests that water molecules, sodium ions, and DNA backbone work together to regulate electrical charge transport.