Lead scientist of China’s thorium reactor project died working on the computer

Death of nuclear physicist Xu Hongjie came just weeks before the project he led achieved a breakthrough in fourth-generation ...

Molecular dynamics simulations use atomistic force field to capture RNA folding with high accuracy

Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is one of life's most versatile molecules, with roles going far beyond being a messenger of genetic ...

AC instead of DC unlocks nano-LEDs for VR headsets and near-eye displays

LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, are essential components in near-eye displays like virtual reality and augmented reality ...
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Physicists uncover hidden “doorways” that let electrons escape

Scientists at TU Wien found that electrons need specific “doorway states” to escape solids, not just energy. The insight ...