FOLLOWING the work of Bowden, Gregory and Tabor 1, we have made friction-temperature measurements on mono- and multi-layers of calcium stearate and stearic acid on various metals. These authors ...

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A lab mistake led to self-forming spiral patterns on metal surfaces, revealing chemical-mechanical interactions.

The University of Colorado is replacing its natural grass turf and going to an artificial surface at Folsom Field for the ...

Curiosity about a mistake that left tiny dots on a germanium wafer with evaporated metal films led to the discovery of beautiful spiral patterns etched on the surface of the semiconductor by a ...

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Amid this rising demand, scientists have hypothesized that a thick layer of diamonds is likely located hundreds of miles below the surface of Mercury.

New hope offered by a pharmacy team for treating heart disease by sharing insights into the fundamental process of how the heart is formed in utero.

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There was the idea that first simmered in the minds and hearts of nature champions around Southern California and beyond ...

Peterson is joined by freshman phenom Gabby Sobolik in the circle, while Raegen McMahen also will see innings on the mound, while senior catcher Mackenna Medina and juniors Myah Merry and Madison ...