Removing tiny irregularities in local densities can help prevent the atomic 'avalanches' that cause glassy materials to transform into crystal.
25 November 2021
Researchers predict that growing 2D boron, known as borophene, on hexagonal boron nitride should make it easier to remove and study.
19 November 2021
Using a scanning probe microscope, researchers have been able to determine the quantum interactions that give rise to a stable standing molecule.
18 November 2021
A new analysis technique will help scientists create better supercapacitors, especially supercapacitors made from layers of different materials.
16 November 2021
Researchers took advantage of the artificial intelligence technology behind deepfakes to create novel high-performance alloys.
16 November 2021
Researchers have developed a method for calculating the wavefunctions of electrons in a material from physical measurements.
15 November 2021
An exploration of the amazing world of surface science.
11 November 2021
Researchers have probed the relationship between charge density waves and the strange metal state in a high-temperature superconductor.
10 November 2021
By combining copper with cellulose nanofibrils from wood, researchers have developed a flexible ion conductor for solid-state batteries.
5 November 2021
Researchers have discovered that interactions between the layers of nacre in a pearl cause its symmetry to become more and more precise as it grows.
5 November 2021
Researchers have uncovered the first evidence that electrons in a superconductor can condense into foursomes that break time-reversal symmetry.
4 November 2021
Researchers have discovered why applying pressure to a lithium-metal battery can boost its performance, and determined the optimum pressure.
3 November 2021
Using atomic electron tomography, researchers have, for the first time, directly observed how atoms are packed in amorphous materials.
2 November 2021
Researchers have developed a machine-learning system that can optimize new 3D printing materials with multiple mechanical properties.
1 November 2021