This sequence of images reveals surprising fluid-like behavior in a solid piece of metal sliding over another, forming defects leading to wear in metal parts. (Top) Two image frames of the material ...

A novel damage-resistant system that combines accelerated bridge construction (ABC) with seismic resilience and is suitable for applications in seismic areas. This research introduces the concept of ...

Keywords: Mechanical behavior. Multi-spherical sliding isolation bearings. Seismic isolation systems. Passive control. Force-displacement relationship. Friction pendulum bearings. Seismic damping.

Sliding clamps encircle DNA and tether polymerases and other factors to the genomic template. However, the molecular mechanism of clamp sliding on DNA is unknown. Using crystallography, NMR and ...