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Scientists discover new signposts in the quest to determine how matter from the early universe turned into the world we know today.
Electric and magnetic properties of a radioactive atom provide unique insight into the nature of proton and neutron motion.
Scientists determine the precise location and identity of all 23,000 atoms in a nanoparticle.
New state of matter holds promise for ultracompact data storage and processing.
Supercomputing calculations confirm that rare nickel-78 has unusual structure, offering insights into supernovas.
A new model identifies a high degree of fluctuations in the glue-like particles that bind quarks within protons as essential to explaining proton structure.
Researchers discover the first CRISPR-Cas9 system in archaea, which may enable new technologies for biological research.
New database of DNA viruses and retroviruses debuts.
Feedbacks of clouds on climate change strongly influence the magnitude of global warming.
Scientists use high-speed electrons to visualize “dress-like” distortions in the atomic lattice.
Understanding how brown rot fungi degrade wood could lead to new tools for more efficient biofuel production.
Use of electric fields to reversibly change a material’s hardness by up to 30 percent promises new functionalities for microphones and sensors.
