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High-speed FM-AFM and simulation reveal atomistic dissolution processes of calcite in water

(a) Atomistic model of calcite surface. (b) The dissolution processes of calcite surface in water observed with high-speed FM-AFM. It is observed that the step is moving from lower-right to upper-left. Along the step is also seen the transition region...

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Scientists discover new magnet with nearly massless charge carriers

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The magnetic and electronic states of newly discovered Sr1-yMn1-zSb2 are depicted by spheres representing the positions of the atoms in the...

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NASA Solves a Drizzle Riddle

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Drizzle over land.

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Eclipse Balloons to Study Effect of Mars-Like Environment on Life

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This picture of Montana was taken from the stratosphere (84,000 feet or 25,000 meters) during one of Montana Space Grant...

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Physicists gain new insights into nanosystems with spherical confinement: Enormous potential for the targeted delivery of pharmaceutical agents and the creation of tailored nanoparticles

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Bipolar structure assembled of stiff polymers at low densities.

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Rice U. scientists map ways forward for lithium-ion batteries for extreme environments: Paper details developments toward high-temperature batteries

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A map created by materials scientists at Rice University will help labs develop lithium-ion batteries for extreme environments.

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From Mars Rover: Panorama Above 'Perseverance Valley'

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This June 2017 view from the Pancam on NASA's Opportunity Mars rover shows the area just above "Perseverance Valley"...

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The first light atomic nucleus with a second face

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In an experiment performed at the Romanian accelerator centre IFIN-HH, an international team of physicists observed a 'second face' of the...

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