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Unexpected results offer a potential tool for selectively manipulating electron spins in new technologies
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 | Researchers have shown for the first time that a single layer of molecular "salve" can significantly soothe the stresses affecting clean metal surfaces ...> Full Article |
The world of physics is on fire about a new kind of superconductor
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 | Researchers have discovered that a new class of iron-based superconductors discovered earlier this year shares similar unusual magnetic properties with previously known high-temperature superconductors based on copper-oxide materials ...> Full Article |
 | Researchers have come one step closer to finding the 'holy grail' in the field of plastic semiconductors by demonstrating a class of material that could make electrically-driven plastic laser diodes a reality. ...> Full Article |
A research team has found an explanation for the extreme sensitivity to mechanical pressure or voltage of a special class of solid materials called relaxors
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 | Scientists have explained, for the first time, the physics that governs how thin materials at scales millions of times different in thickness make the transition from wrinkles into folds under compression. ...> Full Article |
Could lead to industrial applications including improved sensors, actuators, transducers
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The model could provide new avenues in materials innovation and medicine
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Managing heat is a major challenge for engineers who work on devices from jet engines to personal electronics to nano-scale transistors.
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