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Cracking the Code of the Electron Universe: Researchers Find a Way Around Ohm’s Law

Materials Science, Physics, Science / Valeriano Ndeyi

Scientists at Tohoku University and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have created basic experiments and theories to control the shape of the ‘electron universe’ within a magnetic material under regular conditions. This ‘electron universe’ refers to the arrangement of electronic quantum states, which resembles the structure of the actual universe in mathematical terms. The studied […]

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A black metal-like material with holes in it.

Scientists Created an Odd New Material That Hardens Upon Impact

Materials Science, Science / Valeriano Ndeyi

According to recent research conducted by a group of researchers from the University of California, Merced, electronic devices and sensors may one day be built from a material that toughens up as it is struck or strained. The phrase “adaptive durability” refers to this quality, which is significant for materials science. It denotes resilience to

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Graphite Platform Hovers Without Electricity

Materials Science, Science / Jorge Paka

Scientists in Japan have devised a method to create a floating platform using conventional graphite, eliminating the need for an external power source typically associated with magnetic levitation. If you’ve attempted to push together two magnets with the same charge, you’re familiar with the repulsive force they exert. This force can cause objects made of

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Harvard Engineers Unveil Technique for Tenfold Increase in Rubber’s Resilience

Chemistry, Materials Science, Science / Ngoma Manuel

Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have significantly enhanced the fatigue threshold of particle-reinforced rubber, introducing a novel multiscale approach that enables the material to withstand high loads and resist crack propagation through repeated usage. This breakthrough promises to extend the lifespan of rubber products like tires

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The Era of Polyethylene Waste: A Potential Solution on the Horizon

Chemistry, Materials Science, Science / Ngoma Manuel

An international team of experts, led by Professor Shizhang Qiao from the University of Adelaide’s School of Chemical Engineering, has successfully converted polyethylene waste (PE) into valuable chemicals using light-driven photocatalysis. This innovative approach provides an eco-friendly solution to address plastic pollution and harnesses renewable solar energy instead of relying on traditional fossil fuel-based industrial

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Fluid-Like Electricity Flow: Low Quantum Noise in Strange Metal

Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Quantum Physics, Science / Ngoma Manuel

Researchers have successfully constructed nanowires featuring a precise 1:2:2 ratio of ytterbium, rhodium, and silicon (YbRh2Si2), revealing an intriguing phase of matter known as the “strange metal.” This quantum material defies conventional expectations, particularly regarding the unique behavior exhibited when electricity is in play. Fluid-Like Motion of Electricity in Strange Metal Nanowires In typical electrical systems, electrons

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Revealing the Remarkable Properties of Multilayer Graphene

Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Quantum Physics, Science / Ngoma Manuel

Graphene, a material derived from ordinary pencil lead when shaved down to atomic layers, has demonstrated an array of extraordinary properties over the years. When stacked into five layers in a rhombohedral pattern, graphene exhibits a rare “multiferroic” state, combining unconventional magnetism and a unique form of electronic behavior known as ferro-valleytricity. This discovery, made

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Harnessing Sunlight to Convert Wastewater into Valuable Chemicals

Biochemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, Science / Ngoma Manuel

A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Gao Xiang from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Prof. Lu Lu from the Harbin Institute of Technology introduces an innovative method for converting wastewater contaminants into valuable chemicals using sunlight, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to chemical manufacturing. Published

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AI-Driven Discovery of Critical-Element-Free Magnetic Materials

Applied Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Materials Science, Science / Ngoma Manuel

A team of scientists from the Ames National Laboratory has unveiled a groundbreaking machine learning model designed to identify critical-element-free permanent magnet materials. This novel model is a predictive tool for assessing the Curie temperature of fresh material combinations, marking a pivotal advancement in the application of artificial intelligence to forecast new permanent magnet materials.

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Scientists Create Squid-Inspired ‘Liquid Windows ‘

Chemistry, Materials Science, Science / Vicentina Inácio

A team of scientists at the University of Toronto has developed a multilayered fluidic system that can lower the energy prices of heating, cooling, and lighting buildings by enhancing the wavelength, intensity, and dispersion of light transmitted through windows. Building climate control Buildings are the costliest energy sinks on Earth. For their everyday operation, which

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