Electron buildup at 2D interface reveals how Janus semiconductors form at room temperature

Researchers at Tohoku University have uncovered the long-standing mystery behind the synthesis of Janus two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, paving the way for more precise manufacturing of materials ...

'Collapsible scissored surfaces' complete trilogy of metamaterial design principles

Over the past decade, Professor L. Mahadevan's Soft Math Lab at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has helped establish how the ancient Japanese paper arts ...
The White House

Dear Future Summer Readers,

Every book you open is an adventure – whether you are exploring new places, meeting new characters, or learning something new. A whole summer of reading fun is waiting just for you! This summer, as we ...
The New Yorker

Can A.I. Produce Writing That We Actually Want to Read?

This is part of a series of columns about the viability of the American university system. In the previous installment of this series on the future of higher education, I talked with professors about ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Housing program to give eligible Chicagoans up to $70,000 toward down payment

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You’re Write: Hobart hip-hop program to give young people a voice

A new hip-hop and creative writing program launching in Hobart is set to give young Tasmanians a platform to tell their stories and express themselves in ways many have not had access to before.