Name: The science of friction -- and its surprising impact on our lives
Uploaded: 2020-02-05T15:58:10Z
Duration: 11 min 37 s
Description: Tribology: it's a funny-sounding word you might not have heard before, but it could change how you see and interact with the physical world, says mechanical engineer Jennifer Vail. Offering lessons from tribology -- the study of friction and wear -- Vail describes the surprisingly varied ways it impacts everyday life and how it could help us make a better world.

Tribology: it's a funny-sounding word you might not have heard before, but it could change how you see and interact with the physical world, says mechanical engineer Jennifer Vail. Offering lessons from tribology -- the study of friction and wear -- Vail describes the surprisingly varied ways it impacts everyday life and how it could help us make a better world.

Jennifer Vail: The science of friction -- and its surprising impact on our lives

The science of friction -- and its surprising impact on our lives

Exploring the world through a 'tribological lens' reveals its omnipresence in daily life, from the clothes we wear to the food we eat.

Tribology, the science of interacting surfaces, can save up to 60% of energy in passenger vehicles by optimizing friction.

Everyday actions, from brushing teeth to walking, involve tribology—understanding it could revolutionize material efficiency.