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Modeling the friction between pages in a book

19.07.2021

It all started with a shaky washing machine. Pedro Reis, head of the Flexible Structures Laboratory at EPFL’s School of Engineering, rolled up a piece of fabric and placed it under the machine to stop [...]
Doctorate Dilemma: Is a Ph.D. the Path to Success in the 21st Century?

14.06.2023

Table of Contents Is it worth doing PhD in the present day?PhD and outdated hierarchical systemsPhD and overall developmentPhD and supportReference Is it worth doing PhD in the present day? With the increasing specialization in [...]
Researchers discover surface of ‘ultra-smooth’ nanomaterial steeper than Austrian Alps

17.01.2019

People can usually tell if something is rough or smooth by running their fingers along its surface. But what about things that are too small or too big to run a finger over? The earth [...]
Engine Tribology

05.03.2024

Table of Contents IntroductionLubrication regime in enginePiston bearingsPiston assemblyValve trainReference Introduction The engine tribology plays a crucial role in achieving effective lubrication for all moving engine parts, aiming to minimize friction and wear while minimizing [...]
Friction: The Key to Rock Climbing

18.07.2017

This article explains the vital role Friction has to play in Rock Climbing. Thanks to Richard Jones and Glen Harding for their input. Friction is the magic ingredient in bouldering and rock climbing. It’s what [...]

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