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Thunderstruck! A quasicrystal made by lightning
Quasicrystals are materials with a quasiperiodic atomic arrangement, meaning that their atoms are in an ordered structure, like normal crystals, but this structure does not repeat itself at regular intervals. Such atomic configuration has strong impacts on the physical properties of these materials. Quasicrystals are... click to read more
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published on Sep 11, 2023
A snapshot from the early Earth
The physical and chemical evolution of planets relies on certain volatile elements, such as Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), and Nitrogen (N). For instance, on Earth volatile elements influence magma chemistry, volcanism and the evolution of our atmosphere and climate. Perhaps most important, the presence of... click to read more
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published on Jan 9, 2019
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