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November 1, 2016Two-dimensional (2D) materials are of increasing interest for use in filtration, sensing, and nanoelectronics because of their unique properties.Basic Energy Sciences
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November 1, 2016It was believed that the nanocrystalline materials with more grain boundaries would always have enhanced radiation resistance. These grainBasic Energy Sciences
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September 9, 2016The Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO) is the largest element of the intraseasonal (30–90 day) variability in the tropical atmosphere.Advanced Scientific Computing Research
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September 7, 2016Artificial photosynthesis, which is the process of conversion of sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into fuels, relies on chemically stableBasic Energy Sciences
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September 7, 2016When interrogating matter with a laser pulse, the duration of the pulse plays a major role in determining the information that can be acquired. InBasic Energy Sciences
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BulletinSeptember 1, 2016Stretching or compressing a material creates strain that can be a powerful tool to control oxygen vacancy concentration, as opposed to traditionalBasic Energy Sciences
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September 1, 2016The understanding of microscopic properties of atomically thin materials, such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), is of fundamentalBasic Energy Sciences
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September 1, 2016Blinking, or fluorescence intermittency, limits the usefulness of silicon nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications. Scientists have proposedBasic Energy Sciences
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August 26, 2016Fungi secrete a diverse repertoire of enzymes that break down tenacious plant material. These powerful enzymes degrade plant cell wall componentsBiological and Environmental Research
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August 26, 2016Navier-Stokes equations, a set of equations that predict how fluids flow, are used everywhere from special effects in movies to industrial researchAdvanced Scientific Computing Research