The knots in your shoelaces are familiar, but can you imagine knots made from light, water, or from the structured fluids ...

Quantum spin liquids are exotic states of matter in which spins (i.e., the intrinsic angular momentum of electrons) do not ...

New research offers clearer insight into how phase transitions unfold at the atomic scale in real materials. When ice turns into water, the change happens almost instantly. Once the melting ...

WE present here evidence for a planar layered structure in solid films of poly-γ-benzyl-L-glutamate (PEG) made by casting from solution. The (idealized) structure is composed of successive layers of ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Crystal engineering is the design of molecular solids with specific physical and chemical properties through an understanding and manipulation of intermolecular interactions. Engineering strategies ...