Research Summaries

Ultrafast X-rays track how associated pairs of atoms find new locations when triggered by light.

Penetrating X-ray mapping technique measures atomic character of crack propagation, which could lead to tougher metals.

Dark fiber lays groundwork for long-distance earthquake detection and groundwater mapping.

The recently observed “fingerprints” of neutron-rich magnesium-40 suggest an unexpected change in nuclear structure.

Knowing how to assemble a porous architecture from proteins able to morph from one shape to another could benefit filtration, other applications.

Models use a fraction of the computational cost of today’s best atom-based water models.

Following in the footsteps of supernovas, a new approach offers a more natural way to make new extremely heavy elements.

Forest trees establish symbiotic relationships with microbes depending on how the climate determines the rate of soil organic matter decomposition.

Supercomputer use offers insights into how to best describe the nature of our universe.

Infusion of a specialized gel throughout a protein structure produces highly expandable crystals that could find use in energy conversion & filtration