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Carl Williams

@carlwilliams

Freelance writer covering a broad range of science and technology, from astrophysics and nanotechnology, to climate change and quantum computing

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Carl Williams
@carlwilliams Jul 2, 2019, 4:31 PM UTC

Red Sea temperatures to cool in coming decades

Exploring the links between natural climate cycles and the sea-surface temperature of the Red Sea reveals a cooling trend during the next few decades. A natural climate cycle called the Atlantic mult…

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Carl Williams
@carlwilliams Jun 25, 2019, 8:27 PM UTC

Greener electronics gets a good reception

Electronic devices made from metallic nanoparticles could lead to flexible technologies that are more environmentally friendly to manufacture. Components made from films of metal nanoparticles surrou…

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Carl Williams
@carlwilliams May 6, 2019, 1:52 PM UTC

Eddy currents affect flux of salt more than heat

Modeling the 3D structure of Red Sea eddies shows how transport of energy and biochemical materials influences circulation patterns in the Red Sea. A study of eddy-induced transport of energy and bio…

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Carl Williams
@carlwilliams Apr 30, 2019, 2:50 PM UTC

A shot in the arm for spintronics

A spin injection technique that is more than 10,000 times more efficient than existing methods could allow for the development of ultrafast spintronic computers. A simple and efficient method for tra…

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Carl Williams
@carlwilliams Mar 6, 2019, 3:14 AM UTC

Materials’ electric and magnetic properties characterized by strongest-yet microscopes

By driving advances in electron microscopy, Hitachi High-Technologies is helping to develop transformative materials and technologies. Advanced materials with finely tuned electric and magnetic prope…

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Carl Williams
@carlwilliams Feb 13, 2019, 3:36 AM UTC

Just add a pinch of salt

Scientists have found that common salt could be the key to new two-dimensional materials and next generation electronics and optoelectronics. Adding a dash of salt to transition metals and chalcogens…

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Carl Williams
@carlwilliams Feb 11, 2019, 1:11 AM UTC

A golden touch for solar panels

Japanese scientists have created a more efficient photovoltaic cell that uses gold nanoparticles to absorb more of light. By sandwiching a semiconductor between two gold layers so that light bounces…

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Carl Williams
@carlwilliams Feb 7, 2019, 3:21 AM UTC

New superconductor rocks

Japanese scientists have discovered a novel superconducting material that could pave the way for a range of new superconductor technologies. Thin films of lanthanum oxide (LaO) have been found to sup…

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Carl Williams
@carlwilliams Feb 5, 2019, 3:17 AM UTC

Ceramic holds promise for greener optical devices

Scientists have developed an environmentally friendly ceramic material. A lead-free ceramic that could be used in applications ranging from optical sensors and switches to creams for protecting again…

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Carl Williams
@carlwilliams Dec 13, 2018, 1:44 AM UTC

Weaker pressure systems in the Arctic cause warm winters in the Arabian Peninsula

Investigating links between surface air temperatures and large-scale circulation patterns builds understanding of climate variability in the Arabian Peninsula. Study of the surface air temperature ov…

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