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Single string pull turns flat designs into 3D structures for modular space habitats

When a user pulls the string, the structure moves smoothly into its final 3D form. If the user releases the string, the ...
Nanowerk

Silicon's secret shapes: Scientists shed light on rare hexagonal forms

Scientists uncovered rare hexagonal silicon forms (2H, 4H, 6H) created by stress and heat, challenging assumptions about this key electronic material. This is not the first time hexagonal silicon has ...
Phys.org

Scientists design superdiamonds with theoretically predicted hexagonal crystal structure

The brilliantly shiny diamond is more than just pretty; it's one of the hardest minerals on Earth, with a name derived from the Greek word adámas, meaning unbreakable. Scientists have now engineered a ...