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Researchers create materials with controllable electrical and magnetic properties, even at room temperature.
First observation of “quantum” heat transport uncovers the ultimate limits for nanoscale devices.
Well-packed organic glass better resists changes when exposed to light.
Rough surfaces provide additional sites for energy-generating reactions in fuel cells.
Device design allows ten-fold increase in spin currents, laying the path to use in computing and high-efficiency electronics.
A new type of lens improves the focusing precision at the world’s most powerful X-ray light sources.
Molecular Foundry researchers help shed light on barrier to optimal performance.
Method could help scientists learn new ways to boost photovoltaic efficiency.
Nanoscale images by Molecular Foundry researchers yield surprise that could push solar cell efficiency to 31 percent.
New Fresh-slice scheme provides customizable X-rays for studies needed to build more efficient electronics and cleaner energy.
Neutron-scattering studies reveal surprising formation of ammonia after acetonitrile is turned into graphitic polymer, opening doors for catalyst-free industrial reactions at room temperature.
Scientists surprised by discovery that copper embedded in carbon nano-spikes can turn carbon dioxide into ethanol.
