eLife

Twist is the key to the gating of mechanosensitive ion channel NOMPC

This study uses steered molecular dynamics simulations to interrogate force transmission in the mechanosensitive NOMPC channel, which plays roles including soft-touch perception, auditory function, ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Are Phonons and Random Thermal Motions Evidence of Magnetic Monopoles? ()

Phonons are indeed recognized as vibrations of the lattice that transport heat energy in solids. To contemplate on the idea ...
New Atlas

Direct-push wheel design would replace the whole drivetrain

The earliest evidence of the invention of the wheel pops up around 5,500 years ago in Uruk, ancient Mesopotamia, which has to go down as the most innovative society in human history. These guys, best ...
Electronic Specifier

Vector and Lauterbach join forces to speed safety-critical software testing

German technology companies Vector Informatik and Lauterbach have launched a joint solution aimed at cutting development times for safety-critical software in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, ...
IEEE

A Dragonfly-inspired Flapping Wing Robot Mimicking Force Vector Control Approach

Abstract: Dragonflies show impressive flying skills by achieving both high efficiency and agility. They can perform distinctive flight maneuvers, such as flying backwards, which has proven to be ...
C&EN

Accurate Prediction of Mechanical Property of Organic Crystals Using Molecular Dynamics-Based Nanoindentation Simulations

Program in Chemistry, Division of Science and Mathematics, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box, 129188 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Center for Smart Engineering Materials, New York University Abu ...