A bit of stray moisture during an experiment tipped off scientists about the strange behavior of a complex oxide material they were studying—shedding light on its potential for improving chemical sensors, computing and ...
Nanophysics
Dec 16, 2015
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When scientists found electrical current flowing where it shouldn't be – at the place where two insulating materials meet– it set off a frenzy of research that turned up more weird properties and the hope of creating ...
General Physics
Sep 13, 2013
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The new discovery could one day lead to electronic materials that provide both computation and data storage.
Condensed Matter
Aug 25, 2013
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(PhysOrg.com) -- To successfully compete in a global marketplace, manufacturers continually search for better materials: faster drying and less hazardous paint, longer-lasting sunscreen, and faster computers. Transition metal ...
Materials Science
Sep 17, 2009
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