Thermodynamics dictates that the specific heat of a system is strictly non-negative. However, in finite classical systems there are well-known theoretical and experimental cases where this rule is violated, in particular ...

We study, through molecular dynamics, a conservative two-dimensional Lennard-Jones-like gas (with attractive potential ∝r−α). We consider the effect of the range index α of interactions, number of particles, total energy ...

Longevity is a highly malleable trait which is influenced by many genetic and environmental factors including nutrition. Mild stress of dietary restriction (DR) is often beneficial by extending longevity in many organisms. ...

We show that typical Renyi's statistical mechanics’ quantifiers exhibit poles. We are referring to the partition function Z and the mean energy 〈U〉. Renyi's entropy is characterized by a real parameter α. The poles emerge ...

It is believed that the canonical gravitational partition function associated with the twobody interacting Newton’s gravitation cannot be constructed because the concomitant integral is exponentially divergent. We showed ...

During the later stages of seed maturation, two key adaptive traits are acquired that contribute to seed lifespan and dispersal, longevity and dormancy. The seed-specific heat shock transcription factor A9 is an important ...