Still can't figure out the difference between horsepower and torque? Here's the simplest, plain-English guide to engine power ...

Torque wrench: artist’s impression of the Casimir torque (purple streaks) acting on two solids (blue) against a background of quantum fluctuations (silver spikes). (Courtesy: Jeremy Munday) A very ...

Whether you’re reading about V8 pickups or electric sedans, the concept of torque is critical to understanding the capabilities of a car. Torque often takes a back seat to horsepower when it comes to ...

I still remember when everyone’s major complaint about EVs was that “they weigh too much.” Now, that was entirely true five years ago, but as technology has progressed (and emissions ...

The 'spin-transfer torque effect' could provide a powerful means of controlling the orientation of spins with electric currents rather than magnetic fields in future spintronic devices. Quantitative ...