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New finding about nickelate superconductors makes waves

For the first time, researchers have detected a type of quantum matter called charge density waves in a nickel oxide superconductor.

Strain forces diamond needles to alter their electronic properties

Applying strain to tiny needles of diamond can transform their electronic properties from insulating, through semiconducting, to highly conductive.

Light-powered metal catalyst can break fluorocarbons

A light-powered metal catalyst, comprising tiny spheres of aluminum dotted with specks of palladium, can break the strong chemical bonds in fluorocarbons.

The tribovoltaic effect

Structural batteries: Advances, challenges and perspectives

3D printing of living structural biocomposites

Self-therapeutic nanomaterials: Applications in biology and medicine

A strong, lightweight, and damping cermet material with a nacre-like ultrafine 3D interpenetrated architecture