Summary
Scientists at King’s College London created a microscopic engine that gets hotter than the sun's core. This engine, a single microscopic particle held in an electric field, acts in ways that sometimes break traditional physics rules. The engine could improve understanding of proteins, which might help with disease treatment.
Key Facts
- Scientists from King’s College London built the world's hottest engine.
- The engine is a microscopic particle, not a traditional motor.
- It's trapped using an electric field and reaches extremely high temperatures.
- The particle sometimes behaves unexpectedly, cooling down when more heat is applied.
- These unusual behaviors are due to tiny, random changes in the environment.
- The engine could help scientists learn more about how proteins fold in the body.
- Understanding protein folding is important for addressing diseases caused by misfolded proteins.
