How can some fish, like tuna, achieve remarkable speed while others, like eels, excel in maneuverability? A research team ...

What makes spider silk so extraordinarily strong and elastic at the same time? This was the focus of recent investigations carried out by researchers from the University of Greifswald, the University ...

Cancer cells have softer membranes than healthy cells. New nanoparticles exploit this physical difference to fuse selectively ...

Energy cannot be destroyed, only converted from one form to another. During a crash, the kinetic energy from a moving vehicle is converted into crush damage. When reconstructionists need to assess the ...

Winter cold can cause stiffness in the joints because low temperatures can reduce blood circulation to the extremities, causing muscles and surrounding tissues to tighten, leading to a feeling of ...

For most people, the term “stiffness” has negative connotations. When you wake up in the morning complaining of a “stiff back,” the remedy might include taking a hot shower, doing some yoga, ...