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Researchers at the University of Konstanz have uncovered a new mechanism of sliding friction: resistance to motion that ...

Ocean waves are a vast and steady source of renewable energy, but capturing their power efficiently has long frustrated engineers. A researcher at The University of Osaka has now explored a bold new ...

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Practice projectile motion with fully solved physics problem examples. This video walks through step-by-step solutions to help you understand equations, motion components, and problem-solving ...

Physicists have transformed a decades-old technique for simplifying quantum equations into a reusable, user-friendly "conversion table" that works on a laptop and returns results within hours. When ...

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(via Sabine Hossenfelder) Progress in the foundations of physics is moving slowly. And yet it moves. Today I look at the five biggest problems in physics, what their status is, and how long it will ...

Beacon Park’s latest exhibit is inviting visitors to “shape (their) worlds” with an immersive installation that combines music, light and movement. “Shape Your World” runs until Oct. 3 and features ...