Cerium pyrochlore is first to qualify as long-sought state of matter

Silica aerogel could warm the Martian surface similar to the way greenhouse gases keep Earth warm

Researchers have pioneered a novel reprogrammable material—by using green LED light and, remarkably, darkness

Researchers have built an electronic array on a microchip that simulates particle interactions in a hyperbolic plane

The quest for a better understanding of vacuum physics will lead to the elucidation of fundamental questions in modern physics

Researchers outline their method to produce graphene materials using a novel technique: mixing oxidized graphite with bacteria

Tungsten ditelluride shows bistable and electrically switchable spontaneous polarization states; potential for new nano-electronics applications

Scientists chemically treated the surface of wire-looking nanostructures made of zinc oxide to apply a uniform coating of titanium dioxide; these semiconducting nanowires could be used as high-activity catalysts for solar fuel production

University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have devised a method to create pieces of "smart" glass that can recognize images without requiring any sensors or circuits or power sources

Magnetic resonance imaging enables to scan the magnetic field of single atoms with unprecedented resolution

Material developed at MIT can passively capture solar heat for home heating or industrial applications

Developing a method for discovering new chemical reactions