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Redefining Timekeeping Accuracy with Thorium-229 Nuclear Clock

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Scientists are building a nuclear clock so precise it could detect dark matter and test the laws of physics. The secret? A rare, low-energy transition in thorium-229. Here, we explain the science of this hyperprecision.

By Taha Khan 28 Nov 2025

Understanding Battery Materials with Ion Beam Cross-Sectioning and SEM

Understanding Battery Materials with Ion Beam Cross-Sectioning and SEM

Gain insights into electrode analysis with SEM and BIB milling, crucial for improving battery performance through precise measurement and automation techniques.

From Hitachi High-Tech Europe 28 Nov 2025

Improving EBSD of Nickel Alloys with Schottky FE-SEM

Improving EBSD of Nickel Alloys with Schottky FE-SEM

Learn how cutting-edge BIB milling techniques refine EBSD analysis, delivering high-resolution results for nickel alloys and advancing material science.

From Hitachi High-Tech Europe 28 Nov 2025

Making Microscopy Simple with Automated Control

Making Microscopy Simple with Automated Control

Discover how automated control simplifies microscopy, enabling fast, accurate imaging with minimal user intervention.

From Hitachi High-Tech Europe 28 Nov 2025

The Critical Role of Electron Microscopy in Battery Research

The Critical Role of Electron Microscopy in Battery Research

Electron microscopy plays a critical role in battery research by providing high-resolution insights into material structures.

From Hitachi High-Tech Europe 27 Nov 2025

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EV-UniFoam HT80™: An Elevated Temperature Structural Foam

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Discover EV-UniFoam HT80™, a high-performance structural foam engineered for elevated-temperature applications.

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What Makes the XRDynamic Autosampler a Smart XRD Tool?

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The stRAMos Photothermal Stimulated Raman System

The stRAMos Photothermal Stimulated Raman System

Experience fast, high-resolution chemical imaging with stRAMos stimulated Raman technology.

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Compute Bottlenecks are Causing Widespread Project Abandonment Across U.S. R&D

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Redefining Timekeeping Accuracy with Thorium-229 Nuclear Clock

Redefining Timekeeping Accuracy with Thorium-229 Nuclear Clock

Thorium-229's unique nuclear transitions may lead to a revolutionary nuclear clock, with enhanced stability and sensitivity for probing fundamental physics.

Ceramics: Oxides vs Nitrides

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Understanding ceramics: their types, properties, and applications in industry, highlighting the advantages of ceramic coatings and their role in technology.

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