When a spacecraft comes in for a landing (or a tag similar to what OSIRIS-REx did), there’s a turbulent jet that points straight into a bed of particles. How those Keep reading
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Mimicking Asteroids
In nature, objects like asteroids, black holes, and atomic nuclei can get distorted when spinning rapidly. Researchers are exploring these objects using a new model platform: particle rafts levitated by Keep reading
When Friction Isn’t Enough
If you try to build a pyramid of dry glass beads, you’ll have a hard time of it. The frictional forces simply aren’t enough to hold the beads together against Keep reading