Rare-earth magnets are essential for electric motors in vehicles, drones, and trains, forming the backbone of modern, ...

Across the physical world, many intricate structures form via symmetry breaking. When a system with inherent symmetry ...

The study of curvature effects on crystal structures and defect dynamics offers pivotal insights into how geometric constraints influence material properties at the micro‐ and nanoscale. Curved ...

Scientists have developed an AI system that can rapidly predict complex defect patterns in liquid crystals, cutting simulation times from hours to milliseconds. The approach could transform how ...

These newly discovered spinning crystals twist, break, and heal themselves, revealing a strange new side of solid matter.

Uranium dioxide, the principal nuclear fuel in many reactors, exhibits complex defect chemistry that directly influences its electronic structure and overall performance. The presence of point defects ...