Researchers start pinning down how a fungal symbiont spurs growth of poplar, a potential biofuel feedstock.
Scientists image complex superstructures self-assembled from tetrahedral quantum dots, expanding our understanding of forming small, complex crystals.
Scientists find the weak points to facilitate industrial applications of metallic glasses.
A test of titanium diboride opens the door to a potential new class of materials for fusion reactor applications.
Redefining the mechanisms of stress corrosion cracking for materials in energy generation and industrial systems.
For the first time, an international team of scientists has discovered the true origin of sodium salt in pristine Amazon air.
Some cells stand firm against techniques to extract the biological material inside, while others don’t stand a chance.
Ultrafast X-rays track how associated pairs of atoms find new locations when triggered by light.
Built with detector technologies used in nuclear physics experiments, the system monitors radiation treatments in hard-to-reach areas.
Penetrating X-ray mapping technique measures atomic character of crack propagation, which could lead to tougher metals.
A new path is identified to keep lithium in its place during battery discharge, benefitting efforts to design better energy storage options.
Dark fiber lays groundwork for long-distance earthquake detection and groundwater mapping.
