Crystals are ubiquitous: most metals, for example, are crystalline. Known for the almost perfect organization of their atoms, crystals nonetheless always contain imperfections, which are called ...

Active matter drives its constituent agents to move autonomously by harnessing free energy, leading to diverse emergent states with relevance to both biological processes and inanimate functionalities ...

High-density electronics are hindered by the constraints of Sn-based solder joints, necessitating the exploration of Cu–Cu solid-state bonding. However, current bonding methods are expensive and ...