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Copper selenide (Cu₂Se) attracts scientific interest for its thermoelectric ability to convert heat into electricity, but a ...

A hyperbaric safety expert said he reviewed evidence in the deadly explosion and identified several violations of industry ...

Substantial progress has been made in the quest for room-temperature superconductors, setting the stage for a potential ...

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