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Study Reveals Acceleration of Upper-Ocean Circulation in the Equatorial Pacific
A study reveals a significant acceleration of upper-ocean circulation in the equatorial Pacific, driven by intensified winds, with implications for climate patterns and ENSO …
Smart membranes for oil-water emulsions separation: A review
Smart membranes for oil/water emulsions separation: A review
How to print a robot from scratch: Combining liquids, solids could lead to faster, more flexible 3D creations
Engineers have developed a new way to 3D-print liquid and solid materials together, potentially leading to more dynamic and useful products -- from robots …
Engineers describe how fluid suspensions exhibit different behaviors at different scales
Honey is already a pretty thick liquid, but let it begin to crystalize and it can become downright clumpy. The sugar crystals in suspension …
Scientists develop environmentally safe, frost-resistant coatings
Engineers have developed a longer-lasting alternative to conventional deicers.
How is haze formed?
Haze is formed when a cocktail of various gaseous pollutants is oxidized and forms particulate matter diffusing sunlight. This process is mainly mediated by …
New study solves mystery of how soft liquid -- DROP lets erode hard surfaces
A new study shows why liquid -- DROP lets have the ability to erode hard surfaces, a discovery that could help engineers design more …
Stabilizing emulsion research improves firefighting operations and more
Researchers have found a way to control the charge of nanoparticles on a two-fluid interface to create a more stable system in which its …
Artificial hail for more accurate weather forecasts
A vertical wind tunnel has supplied important data to facilitate the prediction of heavy rain, hail, and graupel precipitation.
New form of ice discovered
Researchers have discovered a new form of ice, redefining the properties of water at high pressures.
Green chemistry: Scientists develop new process for more eco-friendly liquid crystals
Liquid crystals could soon be produced more efficiently and in a more environmentally friendly way. A new process has been developed. Compared to conventional …
Researchers develop procedure to interpret x-ray emission spectra of liquid water
Water is an abundant and essential compound, found everywhere on Earth. Yet despite its familiarity and simple structure, water displays many unusual physical properties. …