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LEDs and smoke detectors could take a big leap forward

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

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

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    What the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz can teach us about conservation

    Posted on January 15, 2019December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Scientists use advanced lab techniques to examine every detail of the ruby slippers to understand what they are made of, the age of the…

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