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Scientists observed atoms existing in two places at the same time
21+ hour, 36+ min ago (414+ words) Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) have achieved something that sounds almost impossible: they have observed atoms existing in two places at the same time. This unusual behavior, predicted by quantum physics more than a century ago, has now…...
Scientists create light-activated gel that becomes 400 times more conductive
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (412+ words) Engineers at MIT and their collaborators have created a new type of soft gel that can dramatically change how well it conducts electricity when exposed to light. This breakthrough could open the door to new kinds of wearable devices, soft…...
New “ultra-waterproof” fabric stays dry even after heavy wear
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (463+ words) Scientists have developed a new type of fabric that can strongly repel water even after intense use, offering a promising solution for outdoor clothing, protective gear, and industrial materials. A research team led by Prof. Dong Zhichao from the Chinese…...
New study suggests atoms can “hear” ripples in spacetime
1+ week, 4+ day ago (482+ words) Gravitational waves are tiny ripples in space and time, created by some of the most violent events in the universe, such as when two black holes collide. Since their first detection in 2015, scientists have measured these waves using enormous instruments…...
A tiny “ion pump” could make clean water cheaper and power future technologies
1+ week, 5+ day ago (504+ words) Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can move charged particles through water using very little energy'and without any moving parts. This breakthrough could lead to cheaper ways to desalinate seawater, remove toxic metals from drinking water, recycle…...
Scientists turn toxic forever chemicals into a tool for producing lithium for batteries
2+ week, 5+ day ago (561+ words) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called "forever chemicals" because they break down very slowly in the environment. These chemicals have been widely used in products such as firefighting foams, nonstick coatings, and water-resistant materials. Over time,…...
A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles
2+ week, 6+ day ago (448+ words) One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life. Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or that the car might run out of power far from a charging station. Because of…...
Scientists use light to make molecules rotate on atomically thin materials
3+ week, 1+ day ago (551+ words) Scientists have discovered a way to make molecules sitting on a flat surface rotate together using extremely short flashes of light. The discovery could eventually help researchers design faster electronics, advanced data storage systems, and new energy technologies. The research…...
Scientists create 100% recycled paving blocks from mollusk shells and mining waste
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (533+ words) The construction industry is one of the world's biggest sources of pollution, largely because it relies on materials like cement, sand, and gravel. Producing these materials requires large amounts of energy and natural resources, contributing significantly to global carbon dioxide…...
Scientists observe long-predicted “clock magnetism” in an atomically thin crystal
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (521+ words) When scientists shrink materials down to extremely thin layers'sometimes just a single atom thick'their behavior can become very unusual. A new study has now revealed a strange form of magnetism in such an ultrathin material, confirming a theory that physicists…...