In this video, we explain the capstan equation and how friction affects a rope or string wrapped around a surface. You’ll learn where the equation comes from, what each term means, and how it’s ...

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"This result shows that the Event Horizon Telescope is not only useful for producing spectacular images, but can also be used ...

Dua Lipa shared a vacation photo dump from Mexico on Sunday, following the conclusion of her Radical Optimism Tour earlier this month. Dua Lipa/Instagram Dua Lipa traded the stage for the sand this ...

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In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

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The incidents both occurred at Garrapata State Park near Big Sur. A search stretched into its third day on Monday for a U.S. Army soldier who was swept into the Pacific Ocean by a wave at the same ...