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First quantum-mechanical model of quasicrystals reveals why they exist

First quantum-mechanical model of quasicrystals reveals why they exist

Quasicrystals couldn’t be simulated with quantum mechanics because of their irregular atomic patterns. A new method overcomes this challenge.

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A rule-breaking, colorful silicone that could conduct electricity

A rule-breaking, colorful silicone that could conduct electricity

Previously only thought to be insulating, a shift in the angle between silicon and oxygen atoms creates a highway for an electrical charge.

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Marcel Chlupsa and Amanda Wang receive DOE SCGSR awards

Marcel Chlupsa and Amanda Wang receive DOE SCGSR awards

As SCGSR recipients, Chlupsa (Shahani group) will spend 12 months at Argonne National Laboratory and Wang (Kioupakis group) will spend five months at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.

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MSE: Creating how the world works

Pena-Francesch Lab: Designing Non-Metallic Squishy Magnets to Power Soft Robots

Hovden Lab: Real-time, nanoscale view of what makes nacre so tough

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