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Two Dimensional Ice from First Principles: Structures and Phase Transitions

February, 2016 Scientists at UCL and Cambridge predict new two-dimensional ice structures on the basis of state-of-the-art computer simulations. A systematic computer simulation study has led to predictions about how...

22 June 2026

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Shape-shifting process opens new opportunities in micro- and nanoscience

February, 2016 Slowly cooling oil droplets in a soapy solution, have been found to shape-shift a variety of different regular geometric forms, from octahedrons and hexagons to triangles and fibres....

22 June 2026

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Giant barocaloric effects at low pressure in ferrielectric ammonium sulphate

January, 2016 Barocaloric effects arise in materials when changes in applied pressure produce thermal changes. Giant barocaloric effects have therefore been suggested for cooling applications, but they are only seen...

22 June 2026