Solid-state batteries could store more energy and charge faster than today’s batteries, but they tend to crack and fail over ...

The 20th century was marked by the discovery of exotic states of matter. First, liquid helium was observed to flow without ...

Charge density waves (CDWs) are ordered, crystal-like patterns in the arrangement of electrons that spontaneously form inside ...

Hydrogen, a clean energy source, requires a highly reliable and safe storage system, which is currently lacking. Layered ...

New research suggests that the Earth's solid inner core is softer and more dynamic than previously thought, changing ideas.

Scientists discover a new solid-liquid hybrid state in nanoparticles, revealing unique properties crucial for improving ...

Scientists studying molten metals have uncovered a surprising truth: even in a liquid state, some atoms do not move at all. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Motionless atoms can trap liquid metal in a strange ...

Crucially, the silver remained in its positively charged ionic form rather than becoming metallic again. The researchers believe this is key to preventing cracks from forming. In areas where tiny ...

When materials become just one atom thick, melting no longer follows the familiar rules. Instead of jumping straight from solid to liquid, an unusual in-between state emerges, where atomic positions ...

Scientists discovered that a nanoscale layer of silver strengthens solid-state batteries. This breakthrough prevents cracks, ...

QuantumScape’s lithium-metal solid-state battery replaces liquid electrolytes and graphite anodes to target faster charging ...