Computer simulations have shown that the molecules in glasses such as amorphous ice can sometimes be arranged in a previously undetected order.
25 October 2017
Using ultracold atoms, researchers have discovered an intriguing magnetic behavior that could help explain how high-temperature superconductivity works.
19 October 2017
Using dynamic atomistic simulations, researchers have resolved every ‘jiggle and wiggle’ of atomic motion that underlies metal strength.
17 October 2017
Researchers have shown how laser light can be used to forge graphene into 3D objects such as a pyramid.
13 October 2017
Scientists have discovered a two-dimensional alloy with an optical bandgap that can be tuned by the temperature used to grow the alloy.
13 October 2017
Computer simulations predict that crystallized aluminum with a diamond-like structure would have a lower density than water.
12 October 2017
A new study shows that defects in the crystal lattice of insulating metal oxides could be key to their use in a variety of high-tech applications.
12 October 2017
A new study shows that animals spin silk by pulling rather than pushing it out of their bodies, which could improve the processing of synthetic materials.
9 October 2017
A thin layer of oxidation on graphene-wrapped magnesium nanoparticles can enhance rather than hinder their hydrogen storage.
2 October 2017