An international research collaboration has overturned the long-standing belief that the atomic nucleus of lead-208 is perfectly spherical. The discovery challenges fundamental assumptions about ...

Three RIKEN physicists have discovered how tiny tubes of carbon spit out light that is more energetic than the light shone on them. This finding could help to exploit the process in applications such ...

This review summarises the dynamic reconstruction behaviour of Cu-based catalysts in electrochemical CO2 reduction and ...

Researchers have found that a two-dimensional carbon material is tougher than graphene and resists cracking—even the strongest crack under pressure, a problem materials scientists have long been ...

CCS is a key strategy for mitigating climate change, utilizing innovative CO2 capture materials to enhance efficiency and support sustainable practices.

Experiments on battery electrodes and fuel cell catalysts while they're being used - operando spectroscopy - can revolutionise our understanding of these crucial materials. Clare Sansom reports ...

Where would carbon-based life be without carbon? There are 118 known chemical elements, but carbon is the fourth most ...

Porous organic crystals with superior properties as CO2 adsorbents were created by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo.

Porous organic crystals with superior properties as CO2 adsorbents were created by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo.

Porous organic crystals with superior properties as CO2 adsorbents were created by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo. Owing to the novel ...

Some of the most sensitive methods of measuring magnetic fields use interactions of resonant light with atomic vapour. Recent developments in this vibrant field have led to improvements in ...

Researchers discovered new quantum states in twisted graphene layers, paving the way for energy-efficient electronics and ...