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Why water nanodrops spread thinner than expected

Researchers uncover the mechanism behind the surprising behavior on hydrophilic surfaces

Ananya Palivela

Materials Science

Jul 22, 2026

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A molecule that emits laser-like light

An organic compound with ultranarrow emissions could make better OLEDs

Ananya Palivela

Chemistry

Jul 22, 2026

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Introducing boron buckyballs

Theory predicts B80 cages can’t be made. Experimentalists just proved otherwise

Ananya Palivela

Profiles

Jul 7, 2026

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Profile: Chaochao Dun

Developing cutting-edge materials for clean energy

Ananya Palivela

Materials Science

Controlling quantum properties with dry ice

Jul 7, 2026

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Controlling quantum properties with dry ice

Crystal environment can influence nuclear spin conversion in molecules

Ananya Palivela

Fluid Mechanics

Why plant milks don’t flow like the real thing

Jul 7, 2026

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Why plant milks don’t flow like the real thing

Polymers added to plant milks make them stretch like honey

Ananya Palivela

Computing

Quantum prediction versus real lab experiment

Jul 7, 2026

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Quantum prediction versus real lab experiment

Study sets computational benchmark, but classical simulation works better

Ananya Palivela

History

Jun 4, 2026

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The Schrödinger equation turns 100

Century-old quantum formulation continues to be one of chemistry’s most-used tools

Ananya Palivela

Computing

These quantum switches need a materials makeover

Jan 12, 2026

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These quantum switches need a materials makeover

Fixing the materials flaws in quantum computers is key to unlocking their advantage

Ananya Palivela

Computing

A Forgotten Math Idea Could Supercharge Quantum Computers

Sep 5, 2025

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A Forgotten Math Idea Could Supercharge Quantum Computers

Scientists have revived an ignored area of math to envision a path toward stable quantum computing

Ananya Palivela

Quantum Mechanics

Famous double-slit experiment gets its cleanest test yet

Aug 28, 2025

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Famous double-slit experiment gets its cleanest test yet

Single ultracold atoms act as slits, stripping away noise and emphasizing the fundamental nature of wave–particle duality

Ananya Palivela

Computing

New microscopy technique can identify topological superconductors

Jul 23, 2025

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New microscopy technique can identify topological superconductors

Scanning-tunnelling microscope with a superconducting tip could help uncover materials for next-generation quantum computers

Ananya Palivela

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Why water nanodrops spread thinner than expected

A molecule that emits laser-like light

Introducing boron buckyballs

Profile: Chaochao Dun

Controlling quantum properties with dry ice

Why plant milks don’t flow like the real thing

Quantum prediction versus real lab experiment

The Schrödinger equation turns 100

These quantum switches need a materials makeover

A Forgotten Math Idea Could Supercharge Quantum Computers

Famous double-slit experiment gets its cleanest test yet

New microscopy technique can identify topological superconductors

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