In nature, the behavior of systems—whether large or small—is always governed by a few fundamental principles. For instance, objects fall downward because it minimizes their energy. At the same time, ...

A new class of 2D materials known as MXenes holds the key to next-generation applications, such as consumer electronics and medical devices. Now, collaborative research led by Zahra Fakhraai of Penn's ...

The prediction of configurational disorder properties, such as configurational entropy and order-disorder phase transition temperature, of compound materials relies on efficient and accurate ...

Compositionally complex materials (CCMs) 1,2,3,4, including medium- and high-entropy alloys and ceramics, are crystalline mixtures of many elements in concentrated compositions. Unlike standard ...

A science experiment explores how entropy, often linked to disorder, can sometimes lead to structured patterns and organized behavior under the right conditions. 'Come get me, coward': Colombian ...