Fabric softener coats fibers, making them less absorbent and breathable. Discover alternative options to use in the winter to ...

An international team of scientists, led by Olaf Scholten, professor of astrophysics at the University of Groningen, has ...

An international team has discovered a simple and environmentally friendly way to power the next generation of self-charging electronics. The work is published in Nano Energy.

Static zaps when you climb out of a car are more than a minor annoyance; they are a tiny physics lesson delivered straight to ...

Abstract: In this work, the coefficients of static friction $\left(\mu_{s}\right)$ and kinetic friction $\left(\mu_{k}\right)$ of textile materials were investigated and calculated based on an ...

Abstract: Owing to the flexibility and redundancy, concentric cable-driven manipulators are widely used in confined space applications. However, it is challenging to establish shape prediction or ...

Static electricity can remove up to three-quarters of frost from a surface, which could save vast amounts of energy and millions of tonnes of antifreeze currently used to defrost vehicles. In 2021, ...