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Negative refraction of light using atoms instead of metamaterials
Scientists have demonstrated that negative refraction can be achieved using atomic arrays -- without the need for artificially manufactured metamaterials. Scientists have long sought to control light ...
L.A. Wildfires Pose Similar Risks As Burn Pits In Iraq And Afghanistan
More than 10,000 homes and other structures were consumed by flames, along with thousands of cars and other vehicles.
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Novel transparent ceramics extend life of semiconductor etching equipment
A research team has successfully developed a new composition and processing technology for transparent plasma-resistant ...
To Unlock Limitless Energy, Scientists Needed a Secret Ingredient—And They May Have Just Found It
The new material could be key to finally building a successful fusion reactor.
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MRI reveals real-time metal-ion dissolution in lithium batteries, offering insights into performance decline
Many of the devices that make modern life convenient and efficient rely on rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, one ...
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Scientists measure the quantum state of electrons for the first time
The photoelectric effect, first explained by Albert Einstein in 1905, laid the foundation for quantum mechanics. It occurs when high-energy light strikes atoms, releasing electrons. This phenomenon is ...
Could we really make Captain America’s shield? A materials scientist weighs in.
Captain America’s star-spangled shield can stand up against the universe’s most powerful forces all thanks to vibranium. This ...