Tiny particles defy action-reaction symmetry to stay in motion

Per Phys.org, researchers are examining active matter — systems from schools of fish and flocks of birds to laboratory-created synthetic particles that generate motion by consuming energy. These systems appear to defy traditional action-reaction symmetry, though the available reporting provides limited detail on the specific mechanism or findings.

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