Utilizing a scanning electron microscope, the researchers observed that the outside surfaces of the plates were covered in tiny branched hairs. In order to see if those hairs reduce friction, the ...

This is an important year for the retail industry . After a series of setbacks including high inflation, shocks to the global supply chain and a reduction in the labor market, the industry has high ...

(Nanowerk News) Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a coating that could dramatically reduce friction in common load-bearing systems with moving parts, ...

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in December 2023 and has since been updated to reflect the most current information and industry trends. To the surprise and delight of retailers, ...

Stanford’s Bob Sutton and Huggy Rao on how to boost efficiency and satisfaction while also improving innovation and decision-making. Organizations too often subject their employees and customers to ...