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Researchers have for the first time measured the true properties of individual MXene flakes—an exciting new nanomaterial with ...

In January I wrote a piece titled “ 5 Physics Equations Everyone Should Know .” Lots of you weighed in with your own ...

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As the nucleus splits, it also releases its neutrons. These neutrons bounce around at incredible speeds until some eventually ...

A team in Sweden has unraveled the hidden structure of a promising solar material using machine learning and advanced ...

Consumers Energy needs to cut power to about 2,900 customers on Flint's west side into Flint Township on Monday night to fix ...

Researchers are building the case for putting nuclear microreactors in all sorts of places. Developers will need to work with ...

EnergySolutions wants to build a new nuclear plant on the site of the Kewaunee Power Station. Residents hope a new plant could bring economic growth, but some are concerned by the company’s lack of ...

Small-scale nuclear reactors are a promising power source. But implementing them will require overcoming technical and societal challenges.

Tokamaks are machines that are meant to hold and harness the power of the sun. These fusion machines use powerful magnets to contain a plasma hotter ...