What can theoretical physics teach us about knitting?
The practice of purposely looping thread to create intricate knit garments and blankets has existed for millennia. Though its ...
Crystals can’t bend – or can they? New research sheds light on elusive ‘flexible crystals’
Crystals are supposed to be hard and brittle. But when we make them bendy, they help reveal the secrets of how elastic ...
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Solar solutions: Bio-inspired approach creates bespoke photovoltaics
There is more to photovoltaic panels than the materials that comprise them: The design itself can also drive—or potentially ...
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The Mathematical Masterminds of Medieval Chios
It is well-known that the academic mathematicians of ancient Greece made a hugely significant contribution to world thought. However, the ancient inhabitants of the tiny village of Pyrgi on the island ...
Here's Why Coffee Pros Prefer the Pour-Over Method — and How to Make the Perfect Cup
The pour-over coffee process may seem simple from the outside, but there are a lot of variables to get that ideal brew. From ...