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WorldPingResearchers from the LIMNO laboratory at EPFL have uncovered how different halides modify the surface chemistry of organic semiconductor nanoparticle photocatalysts.
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WorldPingAzobenzene is one of the best-known molecules that can be switched between two forms by light.
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WorldPingWhy do some students become ever better at mathematics, while others plateau? Many people may think that mathematics is primarily about cognitive skills. A new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) provides a more nuanced view.
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WorldPingIn her dissertation, Hanna Entsalo examines how public policies, such as policy strategies and legislation, influence transitions toward the circular economy and sustainability.
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WorldPingOnce called a "pipe dream," quantum computers are now approaching practical use.
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WorldPingResearch led by a group from the University of Newcastle has found a new way to make silicone surfaces—and control how slippery they are. The work was published in the journal Chemistry of Materials.
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