Scientists built a microscopic ‘ocean’ on a silicon chip to study quantum waves

For more than 50 years, scientists have dreamed of seeing the hidden patterns that govern the motion of nonlinear waves—the ...
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Isotropic MOF coating reduces side reactions to boost stability of solid-state Na batteries

In recent years, energy engineers have been trying to design new reliable batteries that can store more energy and allow ...

Condensation defying gravity

From dew at dawn to a foggy mirror after a shower, condensation is part of our daily lives on Earth. In space, microgravity ...
New Scientist

The Martian permafrost may be hiding veins of habitable liquid water

Buried underground near the surface, frozen regions of Mars could have tiny hidden channels full of liquid water, which could be a habitable environment for microscopic organisms ...
Nanowerk

How droplet physics converts moving water into power

A water-powered nanogenerator uses droplet formation to convert flowing water into electricity, providing a clean, ...
MIT Technology Review

This startup is about to conduct the biggest real-world test of aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel

We got a sneak peek inside Found Energy’s lab, just as it gears up to supply heat and hydrogen to its first customer.

Graphene partially screens van der Waals interactions depending on layer thickness, study reveals

Two-dimensional (2D) materials, which are only a few atoms thick, are known to exhibit unique electrical, mechanical and ...