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Scientists discover an unexpected source of new materials, with potential for energy applications.
A flowing magnetically responsive liquid seamlessly regulates the shape and properties of solids, letting them perform an array of jobs.
A new route to make metal beneath a layer of graphite opens potentially new applications in solar cells and quantum computing.
Read more about Getting Metal Under Graphite’s Skin
Discovery of new boron-containing phase opens the door for resilient flexible electronics.
Researchers capture detailed images of polymers, using electron-based imaging and computer simulations.
Materials prevent battery failure by inhibiting tree-like growths.
The behavior of active magnetic liquids suggests new pathways to transport particles across surfaces and build materials that self-heal.
Read more about Tiny Vortices Could One Day Haul Microscopic Cargo
New method provides ultrafast switching of electronic structure and illuminates fundamentals of charge ordering, potentially offering a simple path for next-generation data storage.
Read more about Bursts of Light Shape Walls Between Waves of Charge
Neutron scattering reveals supersonic particles that carry heat and may improve electronics and sensors.
Read more about Beyond the “Sound Barrier” to Get the Heat Out
Detailed view of atoms opens doors for new designs to convert atomic displacements to electrical energy.
Read more about New Insights into a Long-Standing Debate About Materials that Turn Motion into Electricity
Scientists discovered how iron atoms continually re-arrange on surfaces, offering insights into metal corrosion and soil remediation.
Element-selective method reveals interfacial properties of materials used for water purification, catalysis, energy conversion, and more.
