Beyond chemistry: How mechanical forces shape brain wiring

During brain development, neurons extend long processes called axons. Axons link different areas of the brain and carry signals within it and to the rest of the body. Growing axons "wire up" the brain ...
NPR

The Nobel Prize for physics is awarded for discoveries in quantum mechanical tunneling

STOCKHOLM — John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for research into quantum mechanical tunneling. Clarke conducted his research at the ...
Western Michigan University

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Computational Engineering Physics Laboratory at Western Michigan University (WMU) engages in computational research in multidisciplinary engineering physics. Funding from various government and ...
EurekAlert!

With potential implications for mechanical systems, study reveals physics of ‘nick shot’ in squash

High speed video helped researchers to develop a mathematical model of what exactly happened during a successful nick shot in squash. The findings could be useful in developing shock-dampening ...
Princeton University

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Lectures and readings focus on bridges, railroads, power plants, steamboats, telegraph, highways, automobiles, aircraft, computers, and the microchip. Historical analysis provides a basis for studying ...
University of Delaware

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is one of the most diverse branches of engineering, and it involves the design and analysis of machines, structures, and materials by applying the principles of physics and ...