![The system’s free energy, charted as a function of frustration-with cohesive energy held constant at [latex]u = -1[/latex]-reveals a critical threshold where the energy of frustrated matter intersects that of a pure crystalline solid, indicating a transition point governed by the balance between order and disorder within the material.](https://arxiv.org/html/2601.15782v1/x2.png)
This review details a new theoretical approach for characterizing how fluctuations at the mesoscale fundamentally shape the behavior of complex systems and influence phase transitions.
Here’s a guide to the standout episode from each of the ten original Star Trek shows, before Starfleet Academy began.
Sheridan’s newest show, Landman, has significantly boosted viewership – up 70% from the first season’s finale – and has already been renewed for a third season. Inspired by the Boomtown podcast, the series is set in Texas and follows Tommy Norris, a struggling businessman who hopes to get rich quick during the oil boom. It’s a classic Sheridan production, filled with Texan culture, and like much of his work, it’s receiving both praise and criticism.
Not surprisingly, the top 10 best-selling PS5 games on the PlayStation Store last year included many of the usual popular titles – at least in North America. However, the Japanese PlayStation Store chart showed a wider variety of games, as it often does.
This week’s episode followed up on last week’s shocking reveal, confirming Pine was secretly working against Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) and Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva).
Today’s zombies in movies and TV shows are largely based on the creatures George Romero introduced in his 1968 film, Night of the Living Dead. But over time, filmmakers have updated them. A key to keeping these movies exciting is when directors come up with creative and unique takes on the classic zombie, offering fans a fresh perspective on a familiar monster.
Look, I get it – David Cronenberg isn’t for the faint of heart. His films definitely push boundaries with some pretty graphic imagery. But if you can handle that, you’re in for something special. These aren’t movies you just watch once; they’re the kind that stick with you and demand repeat viewings. They’re truly exceptional, and I guarantee one viewing won’t be enough.
Batman’s rogues’ gallery is full of formidable villains, but a few stand out as exceptionally powerful. These villains are so strong they seem almost unbeatable, and sometimes it feels like that’s the point. Here are seven of the most overpowered ones.
Here are seven classic sci-fi games you might’ve forgotten.
Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie became official torchbearers for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, carrying the torch through Feltre, Italy on January 25th as part of the Games’ promotional events.