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Intense lasers shine new light on the electron dynamics of liquids

The behavior of electrons in liquids determines a vast range of chemical processes and thus essential processes in organisms and the world as a whole. But electron movements are extremely hard to capture because they take place within attoseconds: the realm of quintillionths of a second.

Sep 28th, 2023

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Programmable surfaces make droplets dance for clean energy

Researchers use microscopic, 3D printed mushroom-like structures to achieve unprecedented control over the speed, path, and patterning of bouncing water droplets. This new surface offers advances in self-cleaning, water harvesting, and green energy technologies.

Sep 28th, 2023

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Solar cell material can assist self-driving cars in the dark

Material used in organic solar cells can also be used as light sensors in electronics. This is shown by researchers who have developed a type of sensor able to detect circularly polarised red light. Their study paves the way for more reliable self-driving vehicles and other uses where night vision is important.

Sep 28th, 2023

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Strength is in this glass's DNA

Researchers fabricated a pure form of glass and coat specialized pieces of DNA with it to create a material that is not only stronger than steel, but incredibly lightweight.

Sep 27th, 2023

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