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A NEW KIND OF ICE AGE

Using cryoEM, amorphous ice allows scientists to observe specimens in a near-natural state Ice often evokes images of cold drinks on a summer’s day, icicles
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SOLAR CELLS OF THE FUTURE: INEXPENSIVE, EFFICIENT PEROVSKITES GAIN MOMENTUM

A new era of growth in the field of perovskite solar cells began this month, with the publication of a paper by Mercouri Kanatzidis, Charles
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A researcher takes elevation measurements as the sun rises in a coastal environment near the shore.

In the Pacific Northwest, ecosystems are shifting due to heatwaves, disease and invasive species

April 16, 2026

A dispatch from the cleanroom, where electronics are made: One researcher reflects on success and failure in the scientific process

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A fleet of ultra-low temperature tools transports scientists to a microscopic world with huge possibilities for discovery

April 9, 2026

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Between the heavens and Earth: Christopher Nowak’s chemistry journey from exploring interstellar molecules to revolutionizing energy and food production

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