For the first time, scientists have measured the 'shape' of an electron in solids, opening the door to advances in quantum ...
Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then. But ...
Scientists in South Korea have uncovered a new species of chiton, Acanthochitona feroxa, hiding in plain sight along the ...
Electronic order in quantum materials can emerge in highly non-uniform ways, but its evolution across phase transitions has remained difficult to observe directly. Using an advanced microscopy ...
Sea mollusc shells are patterned not through conscious control, but by chemistry acting at the shell’s growing edge. A thin strip of tissue known as the mantle secretes both the shell material and its ...
† Department of Molecular and Material Sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University, 6-1 Kasugakouen, Kasuga, Fukuoka, 861-8580, Japan Article Views are the ...
Japanese researchers have described a new species of sea anemone that appears to share a mutually beneficial relationship with hermit crabs. The pale pink sea anemones, now named Paracalliactis ...
One of the greatest challenges in designing electronics is drawing very fine details. You normally need lithography, which complicates the process by requiring masks. However, Oak Ridge National ...
In this video, we showcase the stunning patterns found inside various seashells through cross-section cuts. The intricate designs reveal the beauty of nature. We also explore the question: What other ...