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First 3D View Of Life’s Processes In Liquid

A new liquid-cell technology allows scientists to see biological materials and systems in three dimensions under an electron microscope (EM).

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A New Understanding Of The Cold Sintering Process

Simulation visualization at an atomic scale

A better understanding of the mechanisms behind the cold sintering process (CSP) will lead to faster adoption and the cold sintering of many new materials.

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Big Improvements In Thin-Film Solar Cell Efficiency Now Possible

Researchers at Penn State and Delaware have developed a theoretical method to improve the efficiency of thin-film solar cells by up to 33 percent.

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Biological Material Boosts Solar Cell Performance

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Next-generation solar cells that mimic photosynthesis with biological material may give new meaning to the term "green technology."

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Fabrication Of New Photonic Liquid Crystals Could Lead To Next Generation Displays And Advanced Photonic Applications

Scientific imaging of a liquid crystal

A new technique to change the structure of liquid crystals could lead to the development of fast-responding liquid crystals suitable for next generation displays.

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3D Printed Microswimmers With Multi-Responsive Behaviors

Microscopic tiny swimmers shaped like donuts promise a wide range of application options: Fabricated with Nanoscribe’s 3D Microfabrication technology, they can move with their own propulsion and are able to transport particles to a desired location.

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New, Slippery Toilet Coating Provides Cleaner Flushing, Saves Water

Penn State team has developed a robust bio-inspired, liquid, sludge- and bacteria-repellent coating that can essentially make a toilet self-cleaning

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Researchers Optimize Additive Manufacturing On A Molecular Level

Researchers examined additive manufacturing methods and materials using atomistic-scale simulations to optimize their performance for ultimately stronger and more useful 3D-printed components. 

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A Fast And Inexpensive Device To Capture And Identify Viruses

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A device to quickly capture and identify various strains of virus has been developed, according to researchers at Penn State and New York University.

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The Case Of The Elusive Majorana: The So-Called 'Angel Particle' Still A Mystery

A 2017 report of the discovery of a particular kind of Majorana fermion — the chiral Majorana fermion, referred to as the “angel particle” — is likely a false alarm, according to new research.

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