Science class may have taught you the several naturally-occurring forms of the element carbon (C): diamond and graphite. There are a few artificial allotropes of carbon too: buckyballs, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. There is, however, another artificial allotrope—and its quirky name belies its tantalizing properties.
Related Posts
Breakthrough in Microscope Technology Boosts Quantum Research
Researchers at the Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, have discovered a method to create single atomic vacancies…
Understanding Complex Population Phenomena with Probability Models
A new approach to teaching statistics has been proposed based on phenomenology, a philosophy that seeks to understand…
Are bananas really ‘radioactive’? An expert clears up common misunderstandings about radiation
Allexxandar/Shutterstock Sarah Loughran, University of Wollongong The simple mention of the word “radiation” often evokes fear in people.…
Mathematical Model Reveals Cellular Flows in Chick Embryos
At a Glance One of the fundamental questions in biology is how cells organize themselves to form complex…