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Scientists create artificial catalysts inspired by living enzymes

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Research conducted at the atomic scale could help explain how electric currents move efficiently through hybrid perovskites, promising materials for solar cells.

Illustration of what happens when simulated sunlight hits perovskite
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One of the pioneering particle physicists working at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Taylor carried out experiments that led to the 1990

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Streamlining their journey through the electrolyte could help lithium-ion batteries charge faster.

Illustration of molecular layers in battery electrolyte
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Experiments with 'molecular anvils' mark an important advance for mechanochemistry, which has the potential to make chemistry greener and more precise.

Illustration of soft molecules attached to molecular anvils between diamond tips
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VIA Symmetry Magazine

Subatomic Smackdown

When it comes to talent, versatility and the power to change the world, which atomic particle is the champ?

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Two dozen teams competed for a chance to go to the Nationals, and 60 trained volunteers worked to make the regional contest happen.

Regional Science Bowl champion team
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The new technique will allow researchers to observe ultrafast chemical processes previously undetectable at the atomic scale.

Yuantao Ding and Marc Guetg in the SLAC Control Room
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The goal of these X-ray studies is to find ways to improve manufacturing of specialized metal parts for the aerospace, aircraft, automotive and healthcare...

A metal 3-D printed sample.
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Unique device will create bunches of electrons to stimulate million-per-second X-ray pulses for LCLS-II.

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The staff scientist at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource discusses his research and teaching, which includes training an international group of students to conduct...

Aerial view of University of Southern California’s Wrigley Marine Science Center
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VIA Symmetry Magazine

Symmetry: Machine Evolution

Planning the next big science machine requires consideration of both the current landscape and the distant future.

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They created a comprehensive picture of how the same chemical processes that give these cathodes their high capacity are also linked to changes in...

Electrode structure for lithium ion battery.