AMONG the numerous phases reported in lipid-water systems a few display a cubic symmetry; the structure of these phases has been the subject of several controversial reports. We show in this article ...

Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. A molecular-level understanding of crystal growth modification is essential for ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have successfully measured electric fields near the surfaces of two-dimensional layered materials with femtosecond temporal and nanometer spatial resolution. They ...

Contributed by Noel A. Clark; received December 5, 2024; accepted March 9, 2025; reviewed by Nicholas Abbott and Peter Palffy-Muhoray ...

A computer simulation shows a metallic alloy where atoms (colored spheres) are arranged in subtle chemical patterns beneath a network of dislocations (green lines). These tangled defects move during ...