At just 25, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin applied quantum physics to a treasure trove of astronomical observations to show that stars are mostly hydrogen and helium.

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A new class of 2D materials known as MXenes holds the key to next-generation applications, such as consumer electronics and ...

In his decades-long career in tech journalism, Dennis has written about nearly every type of hardware and software. He was a founding editor of Ziff Davis’ Computer Select in the 1990s, senior ...

EXCEPT for thin films deposited at very low temperatures 1, highly disordered arrangements of the atoms, similar to that of the liquid state, have never been observed in solid metals and alloys. For ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Model to accompany US Patent #265936, ...

This Section implements all activities of the IAEA's Water Resources Programme, which promotes and transfers know-how on the use of isotope hydrology as an effective tool for water resources ...

Max Weber, a German sociologist, argued that bureaucracy was the most efficient model for private businesses and public offices. His theories influenced generations of business leaders and politicians ...

Understanding the universe's building blocks, the Standard Model categorizes particles and explains forces, yet leaves ...