A stream of compressed air does not look like a power source. In factories, it usually hisses through pipes, drives tools, then disappears as waste.

That quick zap when you touch a doorknob or car door is actually a small burst of built-up electricity, and winter creates the perfect setup for it.

To study fine touch, selecting samples based on how many mechanical instabilities they can form is more predictive than using the friction coefficient, which has been the default choice.

While friction isn’t the only influence on the slopes, it is definitely something at the top of a skier’s mind—especially ...

Kathryn Jezer-Morton recently wrote a viral article for The Cut saying that we should all try to make 2026 the year of “friction maxxing.” Here's why she's right.

The grain flow is a dynamic phenomenon of high non-linearity, responsible for the occurrence of a high index of structural problems in silos, assuming particular interest in Brazil because the country ...

DIY Chicken Rings and Static Friction Savers for Arborists and Tree Climbers shows how to create simple, effective tools that improve rope management and safety in the canopy. Learn to make chicken ...

In this video, we walk through the process of calculating the coefficient of friction and the force required to move a block. Using clear examples and step-by-step explanations, you'll gain a solid ...

At a busy street crossing, people wait for the signal to change. When one person steps out first, others soon follow. Scientists in Amsterdam have found that this same kind of behavior happens at a ...