Revealing deformation mechanisms of the mineral antigorite in subduction zones

Earth's surface is covered by more than a dozen tectonic plates, and in subduction zones around the world—including the ...

Scientists reveal formation mechanism behind spherical assemblies of nanocrystals

From table salt to snowflakes, and from gemstones to diamonds—we encounter crystals everywhere in daily life, usually cubic (table salt) or hexagonal (snowflakes). Researchers from Noushine ...
Medical Xpress

Possible mechanism for fold formation in the cerebral cortex discovered

Determining the genetic and epigenetic factors that influence brain folding is the objective of the latest study co-led by the Neurogenesis and Cortical Expansion laboratory, directed by researcher ...
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USTC decodes haze sources and formation mechanisms with sulfur isotopes

A research team led by Prof. SHEN Yan'an from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has made significant progress in studying the sources and formation mechanisms of haze. Through ...
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Formation pressure evolution and its causes for the reservoirs of the upper Triassic Xujiahe formation in the northeast portion of the Sichuan basin, China

Overpressure is one of the most important factors for oil and gas charging in petroliferous basins. Research on overpressure evolution and its formation mechanisms is of great significance for ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Overview of Interface Dipole Engineering: Formation Mechanisms, Control Methods, And Emerging Applications (SNU, Sejong U.)

Researchers at Seoul National University and Sejong University published “Interface dipole modulation for gate dielectrics in Field-Effect transistors: a review.” “Interface dipole engineering has ...