The design and modelling of piezoelectric transducers have advanced considerably in recent years, driven by the integration of innovative configurations with robust analytical frameworks. Contemporary ...

The spike protein receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has undergone several mutations since the virus emerged in late 2019. The mutations ...

Owing to the increasing number of industrial applications of electro-active polymers (EAPs), there is a growing need for electromechanical models which accurately capture their behaviour. To this end, ...

The mechanical alien model from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial could fetch as much as $3 million when it goes up for auction in December, according to Julien’s Auctions.

A variety of mechanical head forms is used today in the evaluation of the crashworthiness of automotive interiors and the effectiveness of helmet designs. Most head forms are of a very rigid metallic ...

Multifunction mechanical watches can be difficult to operate, but Audemars Piguet declares its new model is different.