A group of chemics working with the Osaka University in Japan have identified a rare crystal that melts whenever it is exposed to ultraviolet light. The researchers published their findings in a new ...

The ability to store information has evolved from punch-card looms to modern smartphones. Every technological advancement has ...

Electron microscope image of the aluminum alloy from the study. The light gray areas are sections of traditional crystals within the aluminum alloy, while the black dots are sections where NIST found ...

Rare-earth calcium oxyborate crystals have emerged as promising materials in the realm of piezoelectric applications due to their robust performance under harsh conditions. The intrinsic properties of ...