The Johnson–Kendall–Roberts theory is the basis of modern contact mechanics. It describes how two deformable objects adhere together, driven by adhesion energy and opposed by elasticity. Here we ...

The seminars focus on providing, not just the underlying theory but, hands on, practical training for a variety of surface science techniques used throughout industry and academia. The sessions will ...

Propelled by chemical changes in surface tension, microrobots surfing across fluid interfaces lead researchers to new ideas. Spend an afternoon by a creek in the woods, and you're likely to notice ...

Our readers agree that the world would be a very different place if water displayed no surface tension, making life on Earth ...