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

Researchers have uncovered friction without contact—driven entirely by magnetic interactions. As two magnetic layers slide, ...

Researchers found friction can occur without contact, driven by magnetic dynamics, and does not always increase with load. The effect could enable controllable, wear-free technologies.

Keywords: Molten salt, pebble-bed reactors; graphite reflector; annular tanks; seismic behavior; fluid-structure interaction; base isolation; design recommendations. Abstract: This report describes ...

If you want to know how to make a sneaker with better traction in the rain, just ask a snake. That’s the theory driving the research of Hisham Abdel-Aal, PhD, an associate teaching professor from ...

Engineering teams often increase output at the cost of stability and control. A simple quarterly improvement loop can help ...

Ice friction is a critical factor affecting tyre performance in winter conditions, where low temperatures and varying ice surface properties demand specialised rubber compound formulations. The ...

If you want to know how to make a sneaker with better traction, just ask a snake. That's the theory driving new research by an expert who is studying snake skin to help engineers improve the design of ...