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My latest blog post explores a Multi-Material Thermal Analysis using HYPRE BoomerAMG with a custom POSIT accelerator called Uttunga, and compares it to the x86 IEEE 754 standard.

www.amartyadav.com/posts/post3....

#computationalphysics #hpc #opensource #scientificcomputing #thermalphysics
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March 26, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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Ever wondered why metal feels so much colder than wood even at the exact same room temperature? 🥶 It all comes down to thermal conductivity! Your skin doesn't directly measure temperature—it senses the rate of heat flow. Because… #thermalphysics #physics #sciencefacts #learning #soviai #stem #fyp
August 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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LeidenForce quiz of the day: can you solve our Fake or Fact?

Can the Leidenfrost effect protect an object from fire?

In our Fake or Fact series, we test your science knowledge about the Leidenfrost effect!

#LeidenfrostEffect #ScienceFact #ThermalPhysics #PhysicsExperiment #heattransfer
Fake or fact: The Leidenfrost effect can protect an object from fire. Imagine: you coat a metal ball with drops of water and toss it into a flame. FALSE (partly). The Leidenfrost effect can temporarily slow heat transfer by creating a vapor layer between the object and the hot surface. This layer acts as a brief insulating cushion, but it does not stop the object from heating: once the vapor dissipates, heat reaches the surface, and the object can burn. 👉 So: FALSE, although it can delay heat exposure for a short time.
May 26, 2026 at 8:25 AM
leidenforce.bsky.social
Thermal measurements & human experience are often treated separately.

This research argues that bringing them together can reveal how the same physical conditions produce very different thermal risks.

🔗 phys.org/news/2026-07...

#HeatTransfer #ThermalPhysics #Interdisciplinary
What does it mean to feel hot? New research argues temperature is a matter of power
On a summer day in Nashville, one person escapes the heat in an air-conditioned office while another delivers packages in a metal truck that absorbs heat or labors outdoors for hours under the sun.
phys.org
September 8, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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From fluid interfaces to thermal extremes, modern physics increasingly relies on crossing disciplinary boundaries to make sense of complex phenomena.

🔗 physicsworld.com/a/why-interd...

#Physics #Leidenfrost #MaterialsScience #ThermalPhysics #interdisciplinary
Why interdisciplinary science is needed more than ever – Physics World
Solving today’s complex problems requires teams of scientists from a range of disciplines
physicsworld.com
June 22, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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NASA is planning a nuclear-powered spacecraft to reach Mars faster, possibly by 2028. Beyond propulsion, it raises key challenges in managing extreme heat in space systems.

🔗 www.science.org/content/arti...

#SpaceScience #ThermalPhysics #NuclearEnergy #Mars #Engineering
NASA plans to send a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars in 2028
Spacecraft would release helicopters to explore martian surface
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April 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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EPFL scientists show heat can behave like a fluid, forming vortices that flow against temperature gradients. This could lead to devices that control heat direction & reduce energy loss.

🔗 shorturl.at/xsUoL

#ThermalPhysics #PhononHydrodynamics #HeatFlow #Microelectronics #EnergyManagement
Fluid flow: how heat can move from cooler to warmer regions – Physics World
New work could help design electronic devices in which heat can be guided in certain directions, minimizing heat loss
physicsworld.com
April 20, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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LeidenForce quiz of the day: can you solve our Fake or Fact?

In our Fake or Fact series, we test your science knowledge about the Leidenfrost effect!

#Acetone #LeidenfrostEffect #VolatileLiquids #ThermalPhysics #fluiddynamics
Fake or fact: Acetone can display the Leidenfrost effect. FACT. Acetone has a low boiling point (~56 °C) and vaporizes quickly. On a surface significantly hotter than its boiling point, it can form a stable vapor layer, allowing the droplet to levitate and move around. So: FACT, acetone is indeed a good candidate for the Leidenfrost effect.
March 12, 2026 at 8:11 AM