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Using thermodynamic geometry to optimize microscopic finite-time heat engines
Stochastic thermodynamics is an emerging area of physics aimed at better understanding and interpreting thermodynamic concepts…
Dark matter: Our review suggests it's time to ditch it in favor of a new theory of gravity
We can model the motions of planets in the Solar System quite accurately using Newton’s laws…
900 firefighters battle 'mega-fire' in southern France
More than 900 firefighters backed by aircraft were deployed on Friday to battle a massive blaze…
Unusual superconductivity observed in twisted trilayer graphene
The ability to turn superconductivity off and on with a literal flip of a switch in…
Prospecting for interstellar oil
We have developed a new method to look for carbon compounds in space, akin to prospecting…
Shining a light on dark matter one particle at a time
University of Adelaide experts are trying to unlock the secrets of dark matter, which makes up…
Simulations show Antarctica's only insect is at risk due to global warming
A team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in the U.S., working with colleagues…
Nanoparticle 'backpacks' restore damaged stem cells
Within a newborn’s umbilical cord lie potentially life-saving stem cells that can be used to fight…
Scientists shed light on the emergence of pathogenic bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria are highly specialized micro-organisms that are a leading cause of human, livestock and crop…