Researchers discovered unexpected atomic ordering in a tantalum tungsten selenium crystal, linking self organization and magnetism to spintronic and quantum uses. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Oak ...

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, working with international partners, have uncovered surprising behavior in a specially engineered crystal. Composed of tantalum ...

Clusters of 10 tantalum atoms, arranged in triangles, create stress in the crystal’s structure. This stress unlocks unique magnetic properties, essential for future technologies such as quantum ...

Oklahama-based startup Westwin Elements said it has presented officials in Bryan County a petition with 3,000 signatures from Georgia residents as a show of support for a proposed nickel refinery. The ...

If you transport yourself back to freshman chemistry, you will recall — perhaps with horror — the periodic table. The table, also known as the periodic table of the elements, is an orderly arrangement ...

Selenium is a trace mineral that our bodies need to maintain good health. It's found naturally in soil and many foods. Consuming selenium helps with thyroid function, immune health, and defends our ...

You are entirely forgiven for not knowing this, since they are not especially rare — cerium is about as common as copper. The problem is that they’re difficult to isolate and purify; it wouldn’t be ...

What do you get when a bunch of French guys with bold ideas work together on a film? Apparently, you get The Fifth Element. The science-fiction favorite didn’t come from any existing property, but ...

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