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Researchers discovered they can dramatically control how metals behave by adjusting their thickness by just a few nanometers. The breakthrough could transform everything from smartphones to quantum computers.
After a century of trial and error, researchers finally discovered why adding carbon black makes rubber incredibly strong. The breakthrough could lead to safer, longer-lasting tires that save fuel and money.
Researchers in Tokyo discovered why foam drains faster than expected, solving a decades-old puzzle. The breakthrough could lead to better cleaning products, medicines, and more.
Chinese researchers have successfully created the first pure hexagonal diamond, a material harder and more heat-resistant than natural diamond. This breakthrough could transform industries from mining to electronics.
Chinese researchers have successfully created a hexagonal diamond that's stiffer, harder, and more resistant to damage than regular diamonds. After 60 years of attempts, this breakthrough could revolutionize manufacturing and industrial tools.
Scientists built a simple metal plate that can capture and separate three different sound waves simultaneously, like a radio tuning into multiple stations at once. This breakthrough could make inspecting buildings and machines faster, cheaper, and more accurate.