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Improving the efficiency of moving electrons through a material will help empower the next generation of technologies. Scientists at MIT improved electron mobility, which measures how quickly ...

They say you can never trust an atom because they make up everything. This week, we’re shrinking down and getting literally into the heart of the matter. We’ve covered the periodic table and all its ...

Silicon-based electronics are approaching their physical limitations and new materials are needed to keep up with current technological demands. Two-dimensional (2D) materials have a rich array of ...

Swapping a single atom can fine-tune the thermal conductance of single-molecule junctions without affecting their electrical ...