Scientists and philosopher team up, propose a new way to categorize minerals
A diamond lasts forever, but that doesn't mean all diamonds have a common history.
Earth Sciences
Dec 21, 2020
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Direct imaging of active orbitals in quantum materials
In quantum materials based on transition metals, rare-earth and actinide elements, electronic states are characterized by electrons in orbitals d and f, combined with the solid's strong band formation. Until now, to estimate ...
Researchers trap electrons to create elusive crystal
Like restless children posing for a family portrait, electrons won't hold still long enough to stay in any kind of fixed arrangement.
Quantum Physics
Nov 11, 2020
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Light to electricity: New multi-material solar cells set new efficiency standard
Researchers from the University of Toronto Engineering and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have overcome a key obstacle in combining the emerging solar-harvesting technology of perovskites with ...
Condensed Matter
Mar 5, 2020
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Appreciating the classical elegance of time crystals
Structures known as time crystals, which repeat in time the way conventional crystals repeat in space, have recently captured the interest and imagination of researchers across disciplines. The concept has emerged from the ...
Quantum Physics
Sep 20, 2019
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Nanotubes built from protein crystals: Breakthrough in biomolecular engineering
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have constructed protein nanotubes from tiny scaffolds made by cross-linking of engineered protein crystals. The achievement could accelerate the development of artificial ...
Bio & Medicine
Nov 15, 2018
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Scientists create a 'crystal within a crystal' for new electronic devices
Liquid crystals have enabled new technologies, like LCD screens, through their ability to reflect certain color wavelengths.
Materials Science
Dec 24, 2019
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Physicists see light waves moving through a metal
When we encounter metals in our day-to-day lives, we perceive them as shiny. That's because common metallic materials are reflective at visible light wavelengths and will bounce back any light that strikes them. While metals ...
Nanophysics
Oct 26, 2022
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Gazing into crystal balls to advance understanding of crystal formation
Researchers at The University of Tokyo Institute of Industrial Science conducted simulations considering and neglecting hydrodynamic interactions to determine whether or not these interactions cause the large discrepancy ...
Condensed Matter
Dec 21, 2019
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Why there may be thousands of stink bugs hiding under your sofa
It's that time of the year when mornings are met with crisp autumn air, when scarlet and amber leaves crunch beneath your feet and when restaurant menus are filled with everything pumpkin spice.
Plants & Animals
Oct 29, 2018
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