Physics - Soft Condensed Matter

Soft Condensed MatterThe Unexpected Behavior of Granular Materials Under Pressure

Discover how particle size affects material behavior under pressure.

Daisuke S. Shimamoto, Miho Yanagisawa

2025-06-15T17:40:45+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterActive Particles in Confined Spaces: A Closer Look

Exploring how active particles behave under confinement and fluid flow.

Chiara Calascibetta, Laetitia Giraldi, Zakarya El Khiyati

2025-06-15T13:13:51+00:00 ― 6 min read

Cell BehaviorCell Communication and Motion Coordination

Exploring how cells move together and communicate during biological processes.

Katsuyoshi Matsushita, Taiko Arakaki, Koichi Fujimoto

2025-06-15T06:45:09+00:00 ― 4 min read

Soft Condensed MatterAdvancements in Density Functional Theory for Hard-Sphere Systems

This study enhances Density Functional Theory using new models for hard-sphere fluids.

Melih Gül, Roland Roth, Robert Evans

2025-06-14T23:37:27+00:00 ― 7 min read

Soft Condensed MatterColloids and Solute Dynamics in Microfluidics

This study reveals unexpected movement patterns of colloids in solute gradients.

Haoyu Liu, Amir A. Pahlavan

2025-06-14T20:44:45+00:00 ― 5 min read

Biological PhysicsThe Unique Features of Elephant Trunks

Learn about the remarkable structure and function of elephant trunks.

Yang Liu, Alain Goriely, L. Angela Mihai

2025-06-14T17:04:57+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterUnderstanding Cell Clustering and Interactions

This article explores how cell clustering affects function and behavior in living organisms.

Subhadip Chakraborti, Vasily Zaburdaev

2025-06-14T16:33:33+00:00 ― 7 min read

Soft Condensed MatterUnderstanding Liquid Crystals in Confined Spaces

A study of liquid crystals and their unique behavior under confinement.

Agnieszka Chrzanowska

2025-06-14T10:56:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Stability of Gold Nanoparticles in Salt Solutions

Examining how sodium salts affect gold nanoparticles' stability in suspension.

Philipp Ritzert, Alexandra Striegel, Regine von Klitzing

2025-06-14T09:45:21+00:00 ― 5 min read

Biological PhysicsThe Essential Role of Molecular Motors in Neurons

Molecular motors are crucial for transporting materials in neurons, affecting health and disease.

Amir Shee, Vidur Sabharwal, Sandhya P. Koushika

2025-06-14T07:47:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterAdvancing Materials with Topological Structures

Innovative topological structures offer unique properties for diverse applications.

Zheng Tang, Fangyuan Ma, Feng Li

2025-06-14T06:36:57+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterInvestigating CO2 Behavior in Water and Hydrates

Study examines CO2 interactions with water and hydrates under varying conditions.

Jesús Algaba, Iván M. Zerón, José Manuel Míguez

2025-06-14T06:29:06+00:00 ― 4 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Role of Polymer Mixtures in Chromatin Organization

Examining how soft polymer mixtures influence chromatin structure and behavior.

Naoki Iso, Yuki Norizoe, Takahiro Sakaue

2025-06-14T03:59:57+00:00 ― 7 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Mechanics of Compressed Epithelial Layers

This article examines how epithelial cells behave under compression.

Chandraniva Guha Ray, Pierre A. Haas

2025-06-13T17:15:30+00:00 ― 4 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Dynamics of Active Droplets in Emulsions

Active droplets change behavior based on reactions, impacting emulsions in everyday products.

Jonathan Bauermann, Giacomo Bartolucci, Job Boekhoven

2025-06-13T16:13:27+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Cohesion of Robotic Systems

Exploring how shape and curvity influence robotic group dynamics.

Mathias Casiulis, Eden Arbel, Yoav Lahini

2025-06-13T07:19:39+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterColloidoscope: A New Tool for Studying Colloids

Colloidoscope harnesses deep learning to improve colloid tracking and detection.

Abdelwahab Kawafi, Lars Kürten, Levke Ortlieb

2025-06-13T06:56:06+00:00 ― 4 min read

Biological PhysicsMechanical Properties of Epithelial Tissues Under Stress

Exploring how epithelial tissues behave and rearrange under mechanical stress.

Anh Q. Nguyen, Junxiang Huang, Dapeng Bi

2025-06-13T01:57:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Statistical MechanicsMovement of Tracer Particles in Crowded Spaces

Study of particle movement in confined environments with fixed obstacles.

A. Squarcini, A. Tinti, P. Illien

2025-06-12T22:57:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Statistical MechanicsTracing Particle Movement Through Crowded Spaces

Study reveals how obstacles impact particle speed and behavior over time.

A. Squarcini, A. Tinti, P. Illien

2025-06-12T22:49:24+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Changing Nature of Static Friction

Research reveals how static friction varies with multiple contact points.

Liang Peng, Thibault Roch, Daniel Bonn

2025-06-12T22:41:33+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterChemotaxis: How Agents Enhance Search Efficiency

Discover how chemical signals shape collective movement for effective searching.

Hugues Meyer, Adam Wysocki, Heiko Rieger

2025-06-12T22:10:09+00:00 ― 7 min read

Soft Condensed MatterInvestigating Coating Films and Solid Defects

This study explores how solid defects affect coating film thickness over time.

Alice Etienne-Simonetti, Frédéric Restagno, Isabelle Cantat

2025-06-12T22:02:18+00:00 ― 7 min read

Statistical MechanicsActive Brownian Particles: Unraveling Percolation Dynamics

Study reveals how activity affects clustering in active Brownian particle systems.

David Evans, José Martín-Roca, Nathan J. Harmer

2025-06-12T18:30:21+00:00 ― 9 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Influence of Particle Size on Porosity

Exploring how particle sizes affect porosity in various materials.

Yuhe Wang

2025-06-12T13:39:54+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterBehavior of Flexible Ring Polymers Under Stress

Study reveals how flexibility impacts the flow of ring polymers when stressed.

Sayantan Ghosh, Rahul Nayak, Satyavani Vemparala

2025-06-12T09:20:51+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterActive Rods: Behavior in Confined Spaces

Exploring how active rods interact with their environment.

Chase Brown, Mykhailo Potomkin, Shawn Ryan

2025-06-12T09:05:09+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterNew Insights into Cell Behavior and Interactions

Research reveals how cell footprints affect movement and organization.

Samuel Bell, Joseph Ackermann, Ananyo Maitra

2025-06-12T06:28:09+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Influence of Solvent on Chromonic Liquid Crystals

Research shows how D2O affects the properties of chromonic liquid crystals.

Jiyong Cheon, Joonwoo Jeong

2025-06-12T04:30:24+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterDesigning Elastic Structures for Dynamic Responses

Research focuses on elastic structures that respond effectively to rapidly changing forces.

Marc Berneman, Daniel Hexner

2025-06-12T03:59:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Fluid DynamicsCraters Created by Air Jets: Research Insights

Study explores crater formation from air jet impacts on granular materials.

Prasad Sonar, Hiroaki Katsuragi

2025-06-12T02:48:21+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterHybrid Double-Network Hydrogels: A Study in Toughness

Examining the unique properties and yielding behavior of hybrid double-network hydrogels.

Vinay Kopnar, Adam O'Connell, Natasha Shirshova

2025-06-11T17:46:42+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterLiquid Movement in Granular Materials: Insights and Implications

This study examines how liquids flow through granular materials, highlighting key drainage mechanisms.

Paula Reis, Gaute Linga, Marcel Moura

2025-06-11T14:14:45+00:00 ― 7 min read

Soft Condensed MatterNew Models Enhance Our Insight into DNA Behavior

New modeling techniques improve understanding of DNA structure and its functions.

Enrico Skoruppa, Helmut Schiessel

2025-06-11T13:19:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterProtein Solutions and Their Interactions

Examining protein behavior in solutions and its implications for science and medicine.

Furio Surfaro, Ralph Maier, Kai-Florian Pastryk

2025-06-11T06:55:09+00:00 ― 8 min read

Statistical MechanicsActive Brownian Particles and Stochastic Resetting

Study reveals how resetting affects active particle motion in traps.

Amir Shee

2025-06-11T05:52:21+00:00 ― 5 min read

Physics and SocietyMemory and Personality: The Roots of Ideological Polarization

This study reveals how memory and personality shape ideological divides among individuals.

Shengkai Li, Trung V. Phan, Luca Di Carlo

2025-06-11T00:46:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Dance of Spinners on Vibrating Liquid

Spinners interact and synchronize on a vibrating liquid surface, revealing fascinating behaviors.

Jack-William Barotta, Giuseppe Pucci, Eli Silver

2025-06-11T00:30:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Movement of Colloidal Particles in Channels

This article highlights the complex motion of colloidal particles in fluid channels.

Eric Cereceda-López, Marco De Corato, Ignacio Pagonabarraga

2025-06-10T13:15:24+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterAmorphous Solids: Memory and Mechanical Behavior

Exploring how amorphous solids remember past stress and influence their future behavior.

Dheeraj Kumar, Muhittin Mungan, Sylvain Patinet

2025-06-10T12:20:27+00:00 ― 6 min read