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Jul 16 2025SCIENCE

Crystal Predictions: How AI is Changing the Game

AI is stepping into the world of crystal prediction. It's not just about guessing if a crystal can be made. It's also about figuring out how to make it and what ingredients are needed. This is a big deal because it could change how we create new materials. A new tool called CSLLM is leading the way. It uses AI to predict if a crystal can be made, how to make it, and...

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Brilliant Glow: Phasing and Doping of Red-Light Emitting Calcium Magnesium Silicate for Bioimaging and Beyond

First, let's talk about how exciting the world of calcium magnesium silicate (CMS) is. Researchers have found that doping it with Eu3+ ions makes it glow red light. This light is highly pure and bright. It can be used in bioimaging inside cells and even in creating structures that support cells. One cool thing is that this glow can be changed by tweaking the cryst...

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Shapes and Spaces: The Amazing Journey of a Phosphine

Imagine a tiny world where molecules can dance and change shape. This is what happened with a special type of molecule called bis(2, 3, 5, 6-tetramethylphenyl)phosphine, C 20 H 27 P. It is a kind of phosphine, which is a compound that contains phosphorus. Scientists discovered something very interesting. The molecule that has long been studied was finally...

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