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The mystery of quantum phenomena inside materials—such as superconductivity, where electric current flows without energy loss—lies in when electrons move together and when they break apart. KAIST ...

A material cooled near absolute zero produced an electrical signal that physics said should not exist, revealing a new kind ...

They must be stored under oil to prevent them reacting with the air or water vapour. All Group 1 elements react with water to produce a metal hydroxide and hydrogen. This is the equation for the ...

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A fun, interactive periodic table that answers the important question: "Can I lick it?" Each element is color-coded based on how safe (or dangerous) it would be to lick it, with humorous tooltips ...