Big steps toward control of production of tiny building blocks

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A new article describes in situ observation of plasma arc nanosynthesis that could lead to improved production of nanoparticles.
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Sewing atomic lattices seamlessly together

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Scientists have revealed a technique to 'sew' two patches of crystals seamlessly together at the atomic level to create atomically-thin fabrics. (The smoother the seam between two materials, the more easily electrons flow across it -- essential for how well the electronic devices function.)
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First laboratory simulation of exoplanet atmospheric chemistry

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Scientists have conducted the first lab experiments on haze formation in simulated exoplanet atmospheres, an important step for understanding upcoming observations of planets outside the solar system with the James Webb Space Telescope.
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