sabine-hossenfelder 3 months ago
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This Tiny Material Development Could Have Huge Consequences

Friction affects almost everything around us. It makes cars drive, our muscles contract, and even helps us walk. But in terms of technology, friction often means wasted energy, that’s why material scientists are always looking for ways to minimize it.

In a recent paper, researchers say that they’ve found a material that can reduce friction to almost zero. Let’s take a look.

Sabine Hossenfelder
PhD in physics
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