Communications in Soft Matter contain novel scientific work of such importance and interest that rapid publication is required. Communications are concise and should not exceed four journal pages ...

An article by UAB professor Joan-Ramon Daban analyzes in depth the physical problems associated with DNA packaging that have often been neglected in structural models of chromosomes. The study ...

This discovery indicates that formaldehyde contributed to the formation of organic matter on ancient Mars, implying that bio-important molecules such as sugars and ribose (a component of RNA, which is ...

Something every pet parent wonders how to make their pet's coat shinier and softer. Well, every dog has a different furry ...

An article by UAB professor Joan-Ramon Daban analyzes in depth the physical problems associated with DNA packaging that have often been neglected in ...

Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. If you’ve spent any time on social media, you’ve likely noticed the rise of “the soft life”—a relaxed, uncomplicated lifestyle that ...

from condensed matter physics to mathematical physics, and from observational astrophysics to theoretical cosmology. We publish several leading journals, including the Press's flagship, the Journal of ...

Is a soft toothbrush better than an extra soft one? It doesn’t matter whether you opt for a soft or extra-soft toothbrush, as long as you’re getting a solid cleaning. One consideration ...

Non-living hydrogels can play the video game Pong and improve their gameplay with more experience, researchers report August 23 in the Cell Press journal Cell Reports Physical Science. The ...

Dark matter had been theorized as an explanation for this phenomenon, but now, according to a paper published on August 10 in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society ...

The Matter Bridge simplifies the process of connecting and controlling devices, reducing the need to manage separate apps for different ecosystems. This makes it easier for users to create a smart ...