Physics - Soft Condensed Matter

Soft Condensed MatterAn Overview of Hyperbranched Polymers

Learn about hyperbranched polymers and their unique properties and applications.

V. Blavatska, Yu. Holovatch

2025-05-30T05:06:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Hidden Connections of Tiny Particles

Discover how liquid bridges impact particle behavior and industry applications.

Meysam Bagheri, Sudeshna Roy, Thorsten Poeschel

2025-05-29T10:32:18+00:00 ― 5 min read

Materials ScienceMn As: A New Frontier in Antiferromagnetic Materials

Mn As shows promise for innovative technology applications through its unique properties.

Kamil Olejník, Zdeněk Kašpar, Jan Zubáč

2025-05-29T06:13:18+00:00 ― 6 min read

RoboticsBrainbots: Tiny Robots Inspired by Nature

Discover how small robots mimic behaviors seen in nature.

M. Noirhomme, I. Mammadli, N. Vanesse

2025-05-29T02:46:06+00:00 ― 7 min read

Soft Condensed MatterUnderstanding Active Nematics and Their Flows

This study sheds light on how active nematics behave and interact.

Alexander J. H. Houston, Nigel J. Mottram

2025-05-28T19:12:51+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Future of Adhesives: Microvibrations at Work

Microvibrations can make adhesives stick better, enhancing technology and robotics.

Michele Tricarico, Michele Ciavarella, Antonio Papangelo

2025-05-28T13:36:09+00:00 ― 6 min read

Statistical MechanicsUnderstanding Thermodynamic and Hydrodynamic Entropy

A look at how entropy measures disorder in systems.

Mahendra K. Verma, Rodion Stepanov, Alexandre Delache

2025-05-28T12:44:21+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterUnderstanding Electrostatic Interactions in Soft Materials

Explore the role of charge patchiness in particle interactions and its applications.

Andraž Gnidovec, Emanuele Locatelli, Simon Čopar

2025-05-28T09:43:03+00:00 ― 4 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Science of Jamming and Unjamming in Granular Materials

Discover the behavior of granular materials in jamming and unjamming.

Juan C. Petit, Saswati Ganguly, Matthias Sperl

2025-05-28T09:17:09+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Science of Waves in Fluids

Explore how unique properties of fluids create fascinating wave patterns.

Keisuke Fujii, Yuto Ashida

2025-05-28T07:59:27+00:00 ― 7 min read

Soft Condensed MatterUnderstanding the Science Behind Glassy Materials

A look into the unique properties and behaviors of glass materials.

Liang Gao, Hai-Bin Yu, Thomas B. Schrøder

2025-05-28T06:54:42+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Fascinating World of Polymers in Confinement

Discover how confined polymers behave and their impact on everyday life.

Marcio S. Gomes-Filho, Eugene M. Terentjev

2025-05-27T14:56:24+00:00 ― 7 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Science Behind Fibre Networks

Learn how fibre arrangement affects material properties and real-world applications.

Amir Hossein Namdar, Nastaran Zoghi, Aline Miller

2025-05-27T11:55:06+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Dance of Charged Particles in Magnetic Fields

Exploring how charged particles move in response to heat and magnetic forces.

M Muhsin, F Adersh, Mamata Sahoo

2025-05-27T10:11:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Hidden Dangers of Freezing Water

Ice can cause unexpected damage in containers during winter.

Menno Demmenie, Paul Kolpakov, Boaz van Casteren

2025-05-26T13:02:24+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterPressure Dynamics Between Soft and Hard Surfaces

Exploring how pressure, shape, and speed interact between indenters and surfaces.

Joaquin Garcia-Suarez

2025-05-26T12:10:36+00:00 ― 4 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Growth of Soft Materials: Challenges and Insights

Scientists investigate how soft materials behave as they grow and interact.

J. E. Bonavia, S. Chockalingam, T. Cohen

2025-05-26T07:38:39+00:00 ― 7 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Science Behind Soft Ball Bounces

Discover the fascinating science of how different soft balls behave when they bounce.

Gorin Benjamin, Ribe Neil, Bonn Daniel

2025-05-25T22:08:51+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Role of Clay Nanoplatelets in Stability

Clay nanoplatelets improve the stability of latex microspheres in everyday products.

Vaibhav Raj Singh Parmar, Sayantan Chanda, Sri Vishnu Bharat Sivasubramaniam

2025-05-25T21:04:06+00:00 ― 4 min read

Soft Condensed MatterActive Matter: The Physics of Motion and Interaction

Discover the dynamic world of active matter and its intriguing behaviors.

Yu Duan, Jaime Agudo-Canalejo, Ramin Golestanian

2025-05-25T13:43:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Uncommon Behaviors of Water

Water exhibits strange behaviors that puzzle scientists and challenge our expectations.

Yuvraj Singh, Mantu Santra, Rakesh S. Singh

2025-05-25T13:04:57+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterMelting and Phases of 2D Crystals

Examining how tiny squares transition through phases during melting.

Robert Löffler, Lukas Siedentop, Peter Keim

2025-05-24T17:13:33+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterNew Method for Predicting Polymer Glass Transition Temperature

A simple approach to accurately predict polymer behavior.

Sebastian Brierley-Croft, Peter D. Olmsted, Peter J. Hine

2025-05-24T17:00:36+00:00 ― 4 min read

Statistical MechanicsThe Dynamics of Self-Propelled Particles

Explore how tiny particles move and interact in groups.

Ruizhe Yan, Jie Su, Jin Wang

2025-05-23T17:54:57+00:00 ― 7 min read

Disordered Systems and Neural NetworksFriction, Earthquakes, and the Quest for Clarity

Investigating how friction affects earthquake behavior through stress and flow dynamics.

Tom W. J. de Geus, Matthieu Wyart

2025-05-23T15:45:27+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Tiny Movements of Cells and Materials

Exploring how microscopic interactions shape material behavior in living organisms.

Tim Dullweber, Roman Belousov, Anna Erzberger

2025-05-23T11:39:24+00:00 ― 7 min read

Soft Condensed MatterCells in Motion: The Role of the Nucleus

Uncover how cell behavior is shaped by nucleus stiffness and interactions.

Mattia Miotto, Giancarlo Ruocco, Matteo Paoluzzi

2025-05-23T02:48:27+00:00 ― 7 min read

Soft Condensed MatterUnderstanding Energy Polydispersity in Particle Systems

A study of how different energy levels affect particle behavior.

Danqi Lang, Lorenzo Costigliola, Jeppe C. Dyre

2025-05-22T20:32:54+00:00 ― 7 min read

Statistical MechanicsCellular Competition: Patterns in Growth Dynamics

An analysis of how two cell types compete on an expanding surface.

Robert J. H. Ross, Simone Pigolotti

2025-05-22T02:05:20+00:00 ― 8 min read

Soft Condensed MatterUnderstanding the Dynamics of Gels

Researchers study particle interactions to enhance gel properties for various applications.

Mauro L Mugnai, Rose Tchuenkam Batoum, Emanuela Del Gado

2025-05-21T00:05:12+00:00 ― 5 min read

Statistical MechanicsUnderstanding Particle Behavior with Random Resets

Researchers study how particles act when interrupted by random resets.

Ron Vatash, Amy Altshuler, Yael Roichman

2025-05-20T19:59:09+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterUnderstanding Triboelectric Charging: A Closer Look

Explore the fascinating world of triboelectric charging and its implications.

Tom F. O'Hara, David P. Reid, Gregory L. Marsden

2025-05-20T18:15:33+00:00 ― 9 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Science behind Thin Film Growth

Exploring how thin films form layers or islands based on various factors.

Frederik Munko, Catherine Cruz Luukkonen, Ismael S. S. Carrasco

2025-05-20T10:40:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Machine LearningUsing AI Models to Generate Molecular Data

This article reviews generative AI models for predicting molecular behaviors.

Richard John, Lukas Herron, Pratyush Tiwary

2025-05-20T03:07:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterAttraction Dynamics in Polymer Brushes

Examining how cylindrical objects interact in polymer brushes reveals complex behaviors.

Ji Woong Yu, Daeseong Yong, Bae-Yeun Ha

2025-05-19T20:25:28+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterHow Intruders Move Together in Granular Materials

Intruders moving side by side in grains can help each other move faster.

D. D. Carvalho, Y. Bertho, A. Seguin

2025-05-19T20:00:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed MatterThe Fascinating World of Fluid Dynamics

Discover how different fluids behave and interact in exciting ways.

J. Tauber, J. Asnacios, L. Mahadevan

2025-05-19T10:22:16+00:00 ― 4 min read

Soft Condensed MatterUnderstanding Wood Creep in Norway Spruce

A study on how humidity affects the deformation of Norway spruce wood.

Jonas M. Maas, Falk K. Wittel

2025-05-18T18:02:04+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterBase Stacking: The Glue of Nucleic Acids

Base stacking stabilizes DNA and RNA, ensuring proper function at a molecular level.

Xavier Viader-Godoy, Maria Manosas, Felix Ritort

2025-05-17T16:54:04+00:00 ― 5 min read

Soft Condensed MatterHow Enzymes Control Protein Droplet Formation

Enzymes play a key role in organizing protein droplets in cells.

Jacques Fries, Javier Diaz, Marie Jardat

2025-05-16T02:21:48+00:00 ― 5 min read