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Einstein's relativity rules chemical bonds in heavy elements, new research shows
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (459+ words) Researchers have shown the first direct experimental evidence that the textbook triple bond structure breaks down in heavy elements, where relativity makes the rules. PROVIDENCE, R. I. [Brown University] " Brown University chemists have provided direct evidence that upends the textbook explanation of…...
Physics-informed AI could accelerate development of controlled-release drug patches, bandages
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (246+ words) By baking fundamental physical laws into neural networks, researchers have created a model that predicts drug-release timelines using a fraction of the usual lab data. PROVIDENCE, R. I. [Brown University] " Brown University researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence method for predicting…...
In a potential nanoscale breakthrough, scientists at Brown reveal 80-atom boron "buckyball
4+ week, 1+ day ago (433+ words) Chemists at Brown University have shown the first experimental evidence that carbon buckyballs, which launched the nanotechnology revolution, have a cousin made from 80 atoms of the element boron. A new boron nanomaterial: The carbon Buckminsterfullerene or "buckyball" (left) made from…...
Researchers create novel structural state of matter with exotic properties
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (305+ words) In a study published in Science, researchers used silver nanoparticles to assemble a theorized, but never-before observed crystal metallic structure. PROVIDENCE, R. I. [Brown University] " Using finely tuned nanoscale building blocks, researchers from Brown University and the University of Michigan College of…...
How long does it take to get last liquid drops from kitchen containers? These physicists know the answer
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (611+ words) In a research project that has real implications for their regular laboratory work, a pair of physicists at Brown University shed light on everyday fluid dynamics in the kitchen. PROVIDENCE, R. I. [Brown University] " At some point, most people have found themselves…...
Binding agents: Chemistry and Art course builds connections between the laboratory and the studio
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (982+ words) A class taught by chemist Li-Qiong Wang teaches the molecular building blocks of artistic expression and enables students to make some art of their own along the way. Li-Qiong Wang holds a painting created by a student in the class…...
Research provides new design specs for burgeoning sodium-ion batteries
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (282+ words) A study provides new guidance for designing sodium-ion batteries, which are emerging as a less expensive and more environmentally friendly complement to lithium-based batteries. "This work helps us understand the mechanism of sodium storage in carbon materials for sodium-ion batteries,…...