Diamonds are famous for their strength, but scientists have long suspected that another form of diamond might be even harder.

New high-resolution radio observations from the Australia Telescope Compact Array have exposed fine-scale magnetic structure ...

When you discuss maximizing an engine’s volumetric efficiency you are: –Boring everybody else at the party (as usual); –Explaining to your spouse why it’s crucial that you drop a couple grand on a ...

Recently, we looked at insolation and the solar constant, and in this article, we are going to look at global net radiation and seasons.

Magnetically steerable guidewires enable remote, minimally invasive navigation and precise tip control in complex vasculature. Scientists at Nankai University developed a dual-coil magnetic guidewire ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists report creating pure hexagonal diamond, resolving a long debate about the rare meteorite mineral lonsdaleite. (CREDIT: ...

Abstract: The bearingless permanent magnet slice motor is capable of achieving five-degree-of-freedom suspension. Due to its passive suspension in the axial direction, the system demonstrates limited ...

Rotating equipment operating near structural natural frequencies is prone to resonance, resulting in elevated vibration levels and potential long-term damage. This article discusses a field case ...

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