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Lithium-Ion “Traffic Jam” Behind Reduced Battery Performance
Real-time in situ x-ray observations of new nickel-rich lithium-ion batteries reveal that reduced performance comes from lithium ions getting trapped in the cathode. Read More »
Electrochemists Wanted for Vocational Degrees
Paul Kempler runs a master’s program at the University of Oregon that provides hands-on electrochemistry training for those wanting to enter the field without them having to take a five-year-long PhD. Read More »
Witnessing the Birth of Skyrmions
Using thin layers of chiral nematic liquid crystals, researchers have observed the formation dynamics of skyrmions. Read More »
Uncovering Networks in Rainforest Plants
The spatial arrangement of plants in a rainforest corresponds to a special “critical” state that could be vital for ecosystem robustness. Read More »
Seeing Collisions in Cold Molecular Clouds
Dense ensembles of laser-cooled molecules allow the observation of molecular collisions—a result that could lead to applications of cold molecular gases in quantum simulation and fundamental physics tests. Read More »
Some White Dwarfs Might be Older than Previously Thought
A process that reheats some white dwarfs might mean they are much older than previously thought, indicating a potential need to recalculate the age of stellar populations such as the Milky Way. Read More »
Link Verified between Turbulence and Entropy
The verification of a 63-year-old hypothesis indicates that nonequilibrium statistical mechanics could act as a theoretical framework for describing turbulence. Read More »
Enhanced Interactions Using Quantum Squeezing
A quantum squeezing method can enhance interactions between quantum systems, even in the absence of precise knowledge of the system parameters. Read More »
Quantum “Torch” Begins Its Relay
A quantum light source is touring European labs in preparation for the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Read More »