The diagram above shows each shell as a circle around the nucleus, with each of the three electrons represented by a dot. The electronic structure for lithium is written as a list of numbers ...

Learn about the atomic structure of bronze, a copper alloy, in this video excerpt from NOVA's "Hunting the Elements." ...

The acquisition of complete atomic-structure data for more metallic glasses could provide insights that aid the development of methods for discovering new glass-forming alloys, and could improve ...

Researchers are using a technique they developed to observe minute distortions in the atomic structure of complex materials, shedding light on what causes these distortions and opening the door to ...

Learning with TOI News: Atoms are the fundamental components of matter, made up of three subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. The structure of atoms determi ...

What makes MRK’s images so compelling is the way they make cell biology seem less abstract. Instead of brightly colored diagrams, we get sweeping vistas of the cell and components that look very ...

Scientists have determined the atomic structure of a sodium channel, a pore in membranes of excitable cells, such as brain or heart cells, that emit electrical signals. They gate charged particles ...

Imagine having a super-powered lens that uncovers hidden secrets of ultra-thin materials used in our gadgets. Research led by University of Florida engineering professor Megan Butala enables a ...

A team of researchers from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) and Duke University has made the first determination of the atomic structure of Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 8 (TRPM8 ...