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New laser crystals and fibers aim to reduce reliance on rare-earth imports
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New laser crystals and fibers aim to reduce reliance on rare-earth imports

Various oxide laser crystals with different active dopants (rare-earth elements and transition metals). Credit: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Germany’s dependence on these critical raw materials became...

Moto’s new open earbuds with Bose sound and Swarovski crystals make me want to listen to Diamonds & Pearls
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Moto’s new open earbuds with Bose sound and Swarovski crystals make me want to listen to Diamonds & Pearls

Moto Buds Loop have sound by Bose and spatial audio Available in sparkly and non-sparkly versions Reportedly will cost £129 (about $171) without...

Ferroelectric domain manipulation enhances electric output in perovskite crystals
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Ferroelectric domain manipulation enhances electric output in perovskite crystals

Yang Bai and co-workers validate the hypothesis of improved bulk photovoltaic effect promoted by a stacked domain structure in bulk ferroelectric crystals. This...

Plastic crystals could replace greenhouse gases used in refrigerators
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Plastic crystals could replace greenhouse gases used in refrigerators

Organic ionic plastic crystals as barocaloric materials. Credit: Science (2025). DOI: 10.1126/science.adq8396 A team of chemical engineers at Deakin University, working with colleagues...