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1 day ago

A natural nuclear reactor

Research into fission chain reactions provides insights into early Earth processes, raising important questions about the nature and consequences of such reactions billions of years ago.
Science
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2 weeks ago

Efficient perovskite/silicon tandem with asymmetric self-assembly molecule

Achieving highly ordered and uniformly covered self-assembly monolayers (SAMs) with optimal packing configuration on textured silicon substrates remains a critical challenge for further improving the efficiency of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells.
#sustainability
fromNature
4 weeks ago

Efficient near-infrared harvesting in perovskite-organic tandem solar cells - Nature

The researchers emphasized the significance of their innovative approaches in enhancing the efficiency of solar cells, marking a breakthrough in renewable energy technology.
OMG science
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Material Matchmaking: When Wood Engages with Contemporary Counterparts

Wood, when strategically combined with materials like glass and metal, not only enhances aesthetics but also significantly improves building performance and habitability.
Design
#innovation
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The six strongest materials on Earth are harder than diamonds

Carbon’s unique atomic properties allow it to form complex bonds and self-assemble into structures, making it essential for life and diverse material applications.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Structurally complex phase engineering enables hydrogen-tolerant Al alloys - Nature

Recent research indicates that intermetallic compound particles (ICPs) in aluminum alloys can effectively trap hydrogen, but their effectiveness is limited due to conflicting solubility and structure requirements.
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2 months ago

Metal-centred planar [15]annulenes

Ferrocene, a highly versatile and stable compound, demonstrates numerous synthetic pathways, providing insights into its structural properties and potential applications in various fields.
Miscellaneous
#wearable-technology
Wearables
fromAcm
3 months ago

Technical Perspective: The Technologies that Disappear

Fabric-based sensors in plush toys enhance interactive capabilities and align with the vision of ubiquitous computing.
Wearables
fromAcm
3 months ago

Technical Perspective: The Technologies that Disappear

Fabric-based sensors in plush toys enhance interactive capabilities and align with the vision of ubiquitous computing.
fromHackernoon
7 months ago

Scientists Built a Knowledge Graph for Materials-And You Can Actually Use It | HackerNoon

The structured inference results into triples enable a clear relationship description between materials by defining core labels, which allows for improved data retrieval and analysis.
Data science
fromNature
3 months ago

Liquids in a glass recover a graceful shape even after being shaken

The unexpected behavior of oil and water mixed with magnetic nickel particles reveals new insights into fluid dynamics and shape formation, challenging established norms in material science.
OMG science
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

The Science Behind Stronger, Smarter Materials | HackerNoon

The article explores the design and modeling of a polyethylene-based metamaterial for achieving advanced acoustic control through a relaxed micromorphic framework tailored for finite size materials.
Miscellaneous
#superconductivity
fromNature
4 months ago
OMG science

Bulk superconductivity near 40 K in hole-doped SmNiO2 at ambient pressure - Nature

OMG science
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4 months ago

Bulk superconductivity near 40 K in hole-doped SmNiO2 at ambient pressure - Nature

Superconductivity approaching 40 K was discovered in nickel oxide thin films, marking a significant advancement in the search for high-temperature superconductors.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

The Scientist vs. the Machine

AI is increasingly impacting white-collar jobs, particularly in research and development roles.
The transformative potential of AI in materials science can lead to significant advancements in various industries.
fromNature
10 months ago

Opto-twistronic Hall effect in a three-dimensional spiral lattice - Nature

The theoretical framework for generalized nonlinear conductivity has been developed, which provides profound insights into the fundamental aspects of material behavior under extreme conditions.
Medicine
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