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“Experiments reveal link between intertwined states in ‘kagome’ metal Physicists were surprised by the 2022 discovery that electrons in magnetic iron-germanium crystals could spontaneously and collectively organize their charges into a pattern featuring a standing wave. Magnetism also arises from …
“Development could spark advances in computing, electrochemical, biological systems It’s not easy to make sense of quantum-scale motion, but a new mathematical theory developed by scientists at Rice University and Oxford University could help — and may provide insight into …
“Rice U. scientists’ method could lower both emissions and building construction costs Rice University scientists have figured out a way to engineer wood to trap carbon dioxide through a potentially scalable, energy-efficient process that also makes the material stronger for …
“Illuminating study from Rice, UT, Stanford advances ‘green’ reducing agents There are many ways to initiate chemical reactions in liquids, but placing free electrons directly into water, ammonia and other liquid solutions is especially attractive for green chemistry because solvated …
“Rice lab photochemistry method eases manufacture of drug, chemical precursors Inexpensive iron salts are a key to simplifying the manufacture of essential precursors for drugs and other chemicals, according to scientists at Rice University. They’ve refined the process of …
“Fast ‘green’ process revives essential battery components for reuse How many rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are you wearing? How many are in your general vicinity? Probably more than a few, and they’re great for powering all the things important to …
“Rice theorists’ method can predict shapes of crystals that lack symmetry A crystal’s shape is determined by its inherent chemistry, a characteristic that ultimately determines its final form from the most basic of details. But sometimes the lack of …
“Inexpensive catalyst uses energy from light to turn ammonia into hydrogen fuel Rice University researchers have engineered a key light-activated nanomaterial for the hydrogen economy. Using only inexpensive raw materials, a team from Rice’s Laboratory for Nanophotonics, Syzygy Plasmonics …
“Rice labs’ Nature paper introduces groundbreaking bioelectronic devices When you hit your finger with a hammer, you feel the pain immediately. And you react immediately. But what if the pain comes 20 minutes after the hit? By then, the injury …
“Strong electron interactions allow topological state to be switched on and off For the first time, U.S. and European physicists have found a way to switch the topological state of a quantum material on and off. Because they are …