The Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis (ETH) is a big topic in the world of physics. One common way to think about ETH suggests it might not always mean that an observable in an isolated quantum system made up of many bodies will thermalize. To get thermalization, you might need to assume a specif
When it comes to hip arthroscopy, how surgeons manage the hip capsule during surgery can make a big difference in preventing post-surgery instability. Two techniques are often used: interportal and periportal capsulotomies. The periportal approach is thought to be less invasive and may help reduce t
Imagine a group of people discussing an issue. Their opinions aren't set in stone; they change based on who they talk to. Scientists have created a model to understand this better. They call it the q-voter model with weighted influence. This model introduces something new: a bias that favors one opi
Ever wondered how wage gaps changed over time in ancient China? Let's dive into the story from the Han Dynasty in 202 BCE to the Qing Dynasty in 1912 CE. We'll use historical records of government salaries, prices, and farm productivity to see how much officials and peasants earned. By comparing the
President Trump just shook up the crypto world by forming a new working group. Led by ex-PayPal exec David Sacks, this team will review regulations for digital assets like cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. They'll also look into creating a national crypto stockpile. This comes right after the SEC la
Ever since 2016's Doom and 2020's Doom Eternal, modern Doom games have masterfully revived the old-school retro series. These games honored the original Doom's look and feel while updating gameplay to avoid feeling outdated. However, by the end of Doom Eternal, the gameplay started to feel a bit ove
President Donald Trump's latest venture into the crypto world has sparked a mix of excitement and concern. Just days before his inauguration, he launched a memecoin called $TRUMP. In a short time, it skyrocketed, making him a crypto billionaire overnight. However, the hype around this coin has raise
Did you know that the stiffness of the environment where cells live can change how they age and what they release? This is like how a rubber band feels different on a soft pillow compared to a hard surface. In a condition like pulmonary fibrosis, the tissue gets stiffer and more senescent cells appe
Imagine you're walking or climbing stairs while wearing a knee brace. You wouldn't want it to interfere with your movement, right? That's the challenge for exoskeleton designers. They need to make sure their devices don't get in the way during the swing phase of walking or stair climbing. But how mu
Chronic kidney fibrosis is a major health issue worldwide, but effective treatments are still hard to find. Scientists know that the way cells interact with the stuff around them, called the extracellular matrix, drives fibrosis. But what about focal adhesions (FAs)? These are like tiny anchors that
