‘Super-puff’ exoplanets put a ring on it
The unusually low density of some exoplanets may be due to Saturn-like rings rather than clouds of gas
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Protein aggregation goes catalytic
Mathematical model describes how proteins self-assemble into the amyloid fibrils associated with diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's
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A salty solution for the coffee-ring effect
Simple trick of adding salt to a solution could allow engineers to deposit more uniform coatings and dyes
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An uncertain growth
Susan Curtis reviews Growth: From Microorganisms to Megacities by Vaclav Smil
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Energy efficiency guides lotus leaf growth
Different shapes of lotus leaves grown on and above water are due to mechanical effects, not plant genetics
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Voter model examines how opinions spread between social networks
Statistical physics model sheds light on how opinions propagate among and between communities
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Bread machines get a much-kneaded physics makeover
Devices with a more highly curved spiral arm or two spiral arms that mimic hand kneading could produce a better-quality dough
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How well can biological cells sense their environment?
Mathematical model puts new constraints on fundamental sensing limits
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Self-regulating behaviour helps ants avoid traffic jams
Unlike humans, ants maintain flow even in crowded conditions
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Exploring the computational universe with Stephen Wolfram
The physicist and Mathematica creator reflects on how computational tools have changed in the past 30 years, and on the role that computational thinking plays in physics
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