String theory is like a big puzzle. It tries to explain how tiny particles work. Recently, scientists found a new way to solve part of this puzzle. They looked at something called the 4-tachyon amplitude. This is a part of string theory that wasn't fully understood before. They used a special tool called the Moyal star in Witten's string field theory. This tool helpe...
In the world of connected cars, a small issue can quickly become a big problem. When cars follow each other closely, a minor conflict can escalate. This is due to the system's instability, leading to dangerous rear-end collisions. Traditional safety measures fall short. They only consider the motion of the car in front, missing potential hazards further down the line...
Ever wondered why some materials behave in fascinating ways when they're incredibly thin? Meet two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDs)—materials that are revolutionizing fields like electronics and catalysis. Scientists have made significant strides by using theories and simulations to understand and design these materials. They've figured out the ...
A groundbreaking development has been made in the realm of string field theory. Scientists have finally filled in the missing pieces of Witten's cubic string field theory, specifically the off-shell factor in the 4-tachyon amplitude. This breakthrough was accomplished using the Moyal star formulation of Witten's string field theory (MSFT). Researchers also found that...
Bacteriophages, tiny viruses that attack bacteria, live in two ways: as virulent or temperate. Knowing which lifestyle a phage has helps understand how it interacts with its bacterial host, which is important for using phages in treatments like phage therapy. Since keeping up with the increasing number of sequenced phages is tough, scientists are turning to computers...
Bacteriophages, often called phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. They live in two main ways: virulent or temperate. Knowing a phage's lifestyle is important for understanding how it interacts with bacteria, especially in fields like phage therapy. But keeping up with the growing number of sequenced phages is a challenge for lab methods. That's why a computation...