Almost every material expands when heated. Well-known examples include railroad tracks and concrete roadways, which feature visible expansion gaps to accommodate this effect. However, thermal ...
In an international experiment, researchers observed Jahn–Teller polarons—quasiparticles that could play an important role in future ultrafast spintronic devices. These polarons emerged within the ...
This record-breaking crystal can transform from mirror-like to glass-like, opening the door to tiny optical chips, AR ...
A subtle change in iron ions’ electronic configuration produces a measurable difference in seismic wave speeds through mantle ...
A remarkable crystal called molybdenum oxychloride could help make futuristic technologies like smart contact lenses and ultrathin AR glasses a reality. Scientists have created the first detailed ...
In his decades-long career in tech journalism, Dennis has written about nearly every type of hardware and software. He was a founding editor of Ziff Davis’ Computer Select in the 1990s, senior ...
Ever since humans began building, they’ve been building up. Throughout the millennia, our constructions have reached higher and higher into the sky, spurred by various motivations: religion, democracy ...
Anyone shopping for an Apple Watch will immediately face several important decisions. Among these is which material you’d like for your new smartwatch. The Apple Watch line offers cases in aluminum, ...
June 17, 2026 The case for a throwback summer On this episode of Studio 2, it’s the ultimate throwback summer: we’re bringing back some of our favorite memories from decades past. We’ll talk about the ...