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Sciworthy

The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Author: Melisa Yashinski

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Superconductivity in multi-layered graphene

Posted on February 2, 2023January 19, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski 189 views

Scientists discovered superconductivity in structures of four and five layers of graphene where alternating layers are twisted to a “magic…

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    New device converts mechanical energy into light

    Posted on December 5, 2022December 2, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 561 views

    In automobiles, aircrafts, and other large machineries, it is extremely useful to have a way to detect the amount of force certain…

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      'Come together in this time of darkness' 2020 Coastal microplastic flatlay 115x95 cm
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      Can nanoparticles remove plastic pollution from water?

      Posted on October 17, 2022November 8, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 1k views

      Scientists developed iron oxide nanoparticles with water-resistant coatings. They showed that microplastics in water bind to the particles,…

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        New technology detects eye blinking with ultrasound

        Posted on September 5, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 839 views

        Scientists recently designed a small chip that detects ultrasound and can be affixed to glasses and can reliably track a person’s eye…

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          New research could make lithium ion batteries much safer

          Posted on August 11, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 778 views

          A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today.

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            LEDs and smoke detectors could take a big leap forward

            Posted on June 23, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 600 views

            Scientists develop simple procedure to strain silicon, reaching record strain levels, that will have huge impact in optoelectronic devices…

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              Less air travel when the pandemic hit had a surprising effect on the climate

              Posted on May 31, 2022November 8, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 665 views

              When everyday life came to a sudden halt in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many wondered what the impact would be on climate. One…

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                How nanowires can improve materials in the aerospace industry

                Posted on May 10, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 504 views

                The materials used to build aircrafts need to be very strong, able to withstand high temperatures, and lightweight. Carbon fiber composites…

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                  One step closer to wearable electronics

                  Posted on April 18, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 688 views

                  Scientists have found the addition of conductive nanomaterials like copper and ceramics in a piezoelectric polymer material greatly…

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