Physicists are now watching matter behave in a way that defies everyday intuition, with atoms and even light itself arranging ...

“Our achievement may herald a new form of matter combining characteristics of solids and liquids in the same material,” ...

Researchers have found that certain particles remain stationary in liquid even in extreme temperatures, calling it a 'new ...

Researchers have discovered that not all atoms in a liquid are in motion and that some remain stationary regardless of the ...

Scientists have uncovered that some atoms in liquids don't move at all—even at extreme temperatures—and these anchored atoms dramatically alter the way materials freeze. Using advanced electron ...

After conducting numerous experiments with potassium, Scottish researchers have claimed to have discovered a new stable state of matter that behaves both as a solid ...

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Metallic glass is an important advanced alloy, holding promise for broad engineering applications. It appears as a solid form in many aspects, with beautiful metal appearance, exceeding elasticity, ...

From the crest of a wave in the sea to the surface of a glass of water, there are always small fluctuations in density at the point where the air comes in contact with a liquid. Until now, it was ...

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