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O-FIB: Far-field-induced near-field breakdown for direct nanowriting in an atmospheric environment
Lasers are becoming one of the dominant tools in current manufacturing industry. Much effort has been…
On-chip single-mode CdS nanowire laser
In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the integration of active nanowires with on-chip…
Symmetry-enforced three-dimension Dirac phononic crystals
Dirac semimetals are critical states of topologically distinct phases. Such gapless topological states have been accomplished…
Pandemics don't heal divisions, they reveal them
Some around the world predict that the COVID-19 will heal divisions and narrow inequalities. A pandemic,…
Female toads seek a good man—even if he's another species
The one thing about species that most people probably remember from high school science class is…
Advanced degrees bring higher starting salaries—and more debt
People with a master’s degree or doctorate can bank on a much higher starting salary than…
How the brain controls the voice
Bats are famous for their sonar-based navigation. They use their extremely sensitive hearing for orientation, emitting…
Parents get crash course in 'distance learning' dilemmas
As millions of families hunker down amid the coronavirus crisis, the sudden reality of schooling from…
We've just discovered two new shark species
Finding a species that’s entirely new to science is always exciting, and so we were delighted…