Several years ago, scientists discovered that a single microscopic particle could rock back and forth on its own under a ...

Scientists studying molten metals have uncovered a surprising truth: even in a liquid state, some atoms do not move at all. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Motionless atoms can trap liquid metal in a strange ...

The 'superionic ice' can't make up its mind between being a solid or liquid.

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What happens if liquefied natural gas (LNG) hits the wall of the cargo tanks in a ship? New research from the team of ...

In a new study, Northwestern engineers discovered that groups of tiny particles suspended in liquid oscillate together, keeping time as though they somehow sense one another's motion. The team used a ...

When materials become just one atom thick, melting no longer follows the familiar rules. Instead of jumping straight from ...

Dark matter is a mysterious substance that glues galaxies together. This map from the James Webb Space Telescope could help ...

In the olden days — a mere 20 years ago — people talked about hard colloidal particles and soft vesicles or micelles, which covered all sizes from the micrometre to the nanometre regime. Now we talk ...

This video showcases a relaxing process of restocking and organizing snacks and treats into clear jars and containers. The smooth movements and careful arrangement create a calming and satisfying ...

This Section implements all activities of the IAEA's Water Resources Programme, which promotes and transfers know-how on the use of isotope hydrology as an effective tool for water resources ...