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Lanthanum Less Abundant Than Previously Thought

Measurements related to the production of lanthanum in stars where elements are thought to form via the “i process” indicate that less of the element is produced than models predict. Read More »

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How Water Flows inside a Sea Sponge

A deep-sea sponge’s intricate skeleton converts the horizontal flow of ocean currents into a vertical flow through the sponge’s body—a mechanism that helps with the sponge’s filter feeding. Read More »

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Quantifying Uncertainties in Quantum Simulations

A method for analyzing uncertainties in so-called analog quantum simulations could help scientists make precise predictions using these models. Read More »

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Fine Control of Ultracold Polar Molecules

The ability to store molecules in reconfigurable optical traps could allow researchers to harness the rich physics of molecules in quantum applications. Read More »

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Cooper Pairs Pair Up in a Kagome Metal

In its superconducting state, an exotic metal harbors charge carriers that appear to have 4 and 6 times the charge of a single electron, suggesting the formation of Cooper-pair “molecules.” Read More »

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Avoiding Instabilities in Hydrogen-Spiked Flames

Experiments show the effects on combustion of adding hydrogen to natural gas—a fuel mixture that could reduce carbon emissions from power plants. Read More »

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A Chiral Crystal’s Orbital Texture

X-ray experiments reveal that a semimetal exhibits “orbital texture”—an exotic electronic structure resulting in spin-dependent electron transport. Read More »

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Making Neutron-Deficient Nuclei

Adding neutrinos to an existing nucleosynthesis recipe can account for the puzzling existence of neutron-deficient heavy nuclei. Read More »

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Electron–Hole System Harbors Rich Phases

Researchers predict that several exotic states of matter can exist in semiconductor structures hosting electrons in one layer and holes in another. Read More »

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