Scientists have shown that twisting a crystal at the nanoscale can turn it into a tiny, reversible diode, hinting at a new ...

A new set of simple equations can fast-track the search for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), a Nobel-Prize-winning class of ...

Duplicates of crystal structures are flooding databases, implicating repositories hosting organic, inorganic, and computer-generated crystals. The issue raises questions about curation practices at ...

#idea #DIY #Tutorial #LanAnhHandmade #jewelry You can use any wire you have. Small wire will be easier to manipulate but the strength will not be as high. You can resize or combine the beads as you ...

Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. We adapted an existing approach to identifying stabilizable crystal structures from ...

Learn how to make this elegant wire-wrapped crystal bracelet using blue crystal beads and copper wire. This step-by-step diy tutorial is perfect for beginners and jewelry lovers who enjoy relaxing, no ...

Although occupation of dodecahedral cages by TBAB had not been previously reported, it was found that utilizing dodecahedral cages allows for higher packing density of TBAB. The results were shared in ...

A team of researchers has developed a novel method for using cholesteric liquid crystals in optical microcavities. The platform created by the researchers enables the formation and dynamic tuning of ...

From the delicate patterns of snowflakes to the robust structure of diamonds, crystals are all around us. For a long time, scientists believed their growth followed a predictable path. But now, ...

The new method can determine crystal structures underlying experimental data thus far difficult to analyze. A joint research team led by Yuuki Kubo and Shiji Tsuneyuki of the University of Tokyo has ...