For the first time, ETH materials scientists are measuring the rolling friction of tiny, micrometre-sized particles. These ...

A supersolid is a special type of matter that flows like a liquid but has a solid-like structure. Until now, scientists had only seen this state in extremely cold gases. This new experiment ...

Water is a truly unique substance. It is one of the few materials that can naturally exist as a solid, liquid, and gas at the same time under normal conditions, for example, think of ice floating on a ...

India’s response to water challenges in the next months and years will affect generations. Delhi is thirsty, even parched. As the 3rd largest population center in the world, its 25 million people need ...