Earlier this year, columnist and sociologist Kathryn Jezer-Morton coined the term "friction-maxxing." It was her attempt to describe the importance of doing hard things in order to reclaim our ...

Researchers at the University of Konstanz have uncovered a new mechanism of sliding friction: resistance to motion that arises without any mechanical contact, driven purely by collective magnetic ...

As ever, I was late to the exciting new trend of Friction Maxxing, whereby, I understand, you stop doing things like ordering groceries online, going on Deliveroo for a bag of chips and travelling ...

For those unfortunate enough to have driven a vehicle without power steering, you’ll know how much of a struggle it is compared to a modern vehicle with a power steering system. Of course, there are ...

How it works Schematic of two magnetic layers composed of permanent magnets. The magnets in the upper layer are free to rotate, while those in the lower layer are fixed. When the layers move relative ...

If you’re with-child, you may expect to be greeted by swollen ankles at the end of a long day. But otherwise, the cause of swollen ankles can feel more like a mystery to be solved. Ankles and their ...

You can create a Mind Map in PowerPoint using a Pre-designed Template or use the Shapes tool to create a Mind Map from scratch in PowerPoint. Let us discuss these methods in detail! 1] Create a Mind ...

In January, The Cut writer Kathryn Jezer-Morton dubbed 2026 the year of “friction-maxxing”. In the piece, she argues that as a society we have become too fixated on convenience, with boredom, effort ...