The atoms that make us up couldn’t be shrunk or smashed closer together — at least, not without catastrophic consequences.
The number of neutrons and electrons can vary in atoms of the same element. The number of protons alone sets each of these substances apart.
No protons, neutrons or electrons. And yet, based on what scientists know about fundamental particles, this variety of atom just might exist.
Many biological molecules come in a left- and right-handed form — and biology plays favorites.
Made from white flour and formic acid, the nanofibers average just 370 nanometers across. That’s two-hundredths the thickness of a human hair.
Make your own ‘voltaic pile’ with pennies and nickels, and find out how many coins will make the most electricity!
Supercomputing and AI cut the early discovery steps from decades to just 80 hours. The process led to a new solid electrolyte.
Models are representations of real-life systems or processes that we use to ask questions, make predictions and test our knowledge.
It can slash diffuse sources of this extremely potent greenhouse gas, such as from livestock barns and other sites.
