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ESA and Poland reveal ‘Ignis’ as name of Polish mission to International Space Station
The European Space Agency (ESA), the Polish Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, and Polish Space Agency (POLSA) have…
Discovered the enigma of the “electron carrier” found in all living organisms: discovery of a “nano-switch mechanism” controlled by a single hydrogen atom.
A group of Japanese researchers has discovered, for the first time, a mechanism for adjusting the potential of…
Cooperative Motion by Atoms Protects Glass from Fracturing
Researchers at Tohoku University have brought this possibility closer to reality after they uncovered crucial insights into how…
Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations with extreme energy efficiency
This new device uses light to perform the key operations of a deep neural network on a chip,…
Room-Temperature Ferroelectricity and Data Storage Potential in Tellurium Nanowires
A groundbreaking discovery by an international team of scientists has revealed room-temperature ferroelectric and resistive switching behaviors in…
Bulgaria commits to a high level of nuclear and radiation safety; sees areas for further improvement
Bulgaria has a comprehensive and robust regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety that includes all facilities and…
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UW connects to UN climate event
Madison will have a unique window on COP21 – the catchier name for the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Richard B. Kaner selected as 2015 MRS Medalist
Richard B. Kaner, University of California, Los Angeles, has been selected to receive the 2015 Materials Research Society (MRS) Medal.
Jacob Klein Selected for 2015 David Turnbull Lectureship Award
The Materials Research Society’s (MRS) David Turnbull Lectureship Award recognizes the career of a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to understanding materials phenomena and properties through research, writing, and…
UW-Madison named Rhodes Scholar; Another is finalist
Colin Higgins, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been named a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship, an honor reserved for the top undergraduate scholars.
