The team discovered that, in conductive atomic force microscopy (c-AFM) experiments, applying alternating current (AC) at specific frequencies can reduce the friction force between an Ir-coated ...

Today: how applying magnetic forces to individual "micro-roller" particles spurs collective motion, producing some pretty counter-intuitive results.

Friction forces determine cytoplasmic reorganization and shape changes of ascidian oocytes upon fertilization. Nature Physics, 2024; DOI: 10.1038/s41567-023-02302-1 ...

Robots acting as macroscale analogs of active nanoparticles stop moving through friction alone, revealing a self-sustained ...

But, in some situations, friction can be a positive force, spurring more innovation and better decision-making. So how do you reduce the bad kind and embrace the good?

It shows that friction forces are pivotal for shaping and forming an evolving organism. However, scientists are only at the beginning of understanding the specific role of friction in embryonic ...

Friction Force Microscopy (FFM) is a powerful scanning probe microscopy technique used to investigate nanoscale friction, adhesion, and wear properties of surfaces. It is a variant of Atomic Force ...

Superior Accuracy and Sensitivity Premium quality of raw output signals is key when trying to reduce any uncertainty of friction and torque coefficient measurements. A recent study reported enhanced ...