In a new study published September 5th, physicists at Penn State report that they have successfully implemented an experimental version of Maxwell’s demon, a physics thought…
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Engineered structures are present in almost all aspects of daily life. The houses and buildings in which we live and work, the cars we drive,…
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Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are two devastating neurodegenerative disorders. FTD groups different types of dementias affecting the frontal or temporal lobes…
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Clays are low-cost materials that can be found abundantly in natural deposits distributed around the world. Clays are known as a versatile material used for…
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Nearly 5 million Americans are currently living with congestive heart failure (CHF). Approximately 550,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. More than…
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How many cities are there within the United States, or how many cities are officially recognized by the US government? Answering this question requires going…
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Music poses a conundrum for evolutionary theorists because it seems to have no apparent adaptive value. But why does this concern exist with only one…
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As it turns out, prime numbers and crystals have a lot in common. A new analysis from researchers at Princeton University suggests that the patterned…
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Platelets are anucleate components of the blood, which are derived from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. Platelets are necessary for hemostasis, a process which causes…
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Multiscale structures are all around the world, ranging from the Statue of Liberty at macroscale to drug delivery or biomedical robotics at micro/nanoscale. In order…
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It is known that moist convection is a key factor for the development of tropical weather systems, severe weather, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and tornadoes. It acts…
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