Newly published research unveils a revolutionary two-step process in crystal formation, challenging existing theories and proposing a new paradigm. This discovery sheds light on the…
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By replacing the atoms on one side of the nanosheet with a different element, the team has realized a nanosheet that can spontaneously roll into…
Half-Century Quantum Mystery Solved: Scientists Directly Observe Spin Quadrupoles for the First Time
South Korean researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by directly observing spin quadrupoles in a spin-nematic phase using advanced x-ray and optical techniques. This achievement…
The Materials Project, an open-access database for new materials, is revolutionizing how researchers discover and develop materials for future technologies, with Google DeepMind contributing 400,000…
Professor Emiliano Cortés, at LMU, is revolutionizing solar energy capture through nanotechnology. By developing plasmonic nanostructures, his team creates materials that concentrate solar energy more…
Researchers have utilized AI to uncover new insights into dislocations in polycrystalline materials, challenging existing scientific models and paving the way for enhanced material performance…
If a strong laser pulse hits an iron alloy, the material melts briefly at the irradiated point and a tiny magnetic area forms. Credit: HZDR…
Researchers have discovered that ancient Roman glass fragments, transformed over centuries, contain photonic crystals with potential modern technological uses. These findings not only provide insights…
A new study using advanced atom-probe tomography has determined that the Earth’s Moon is 4.46 billion years old, 40 million years older than previous estimates.…
Nagoya University researchers have trained an AI to predict the orientation of crystal grains in polycrystalline materials using optical images, significantly reducing analysis time from…
Figure 1. The figure illustrates the directions of magnetic spins in a hopfion ring. Credit: Philipp Rybakov Hopfions, magnetic spin structures predicted decades ago, have…
Researchers have developed a framework to understand zirconium nitride (ZrN)’s role in enhancing clean energy reactions, offering a cost-effective alternative to materials like platinum in…
MIT physicists have trapped electrons in a pure crystal, marking the first achievement of an electronic flat band in a three-dimensional material. The rare electronic…
Ancient Roman glass fragments, transformed over centuries, are providing modern scientists with a glimpse into the past and potential future technological applications. These fragments, buried…
Scientists manipulated light to behave as if influenced by gravity using distorted photonic crystals, opening avenues for optics advancements and 6G communication. Manipulating Light’s Behavior…
Outside fields drive quantum particles within a diamond to create a long-lived quantum system. Credit: Washington University in St. Louis Research supported by the Center…
Illustration of an intense laser pulse hitting a diamond crystal from top right, driving elastic and plastic waves (curved lines) through the material. The laser…
Figure 1. RIKEN physicists have observed that electrons (top two layers) formed striped arrangements above the square atomic lattice (bottom layer) of a nickel crystal.…
Image from simulation of ice XVIII. Oxygen ions (red) occupy a regular crystal lattice, while protons (white) diffuse like a liquid. Credit: Maurice de Koning…
Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, have observed nanoparticles self-assembling into solid materials for the first time, offering valuable insights for…