In Brian Maple's lab at UC San Diego ordinary matter sometimes behaves in unusual ways. This research at the forefront of science forges new kinds of materials using extremely cold temperatures and other extreme environments. Explore the superconductivity properties and the potential uses of these new materials. (#23976)

Materials Science

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   Plastic Confections: Block Copolymers
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   3D Printing: From Imagination to Realization
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   On Beyond: Space Dust, Exploring Nanomaterials, Fire, Drought and Ecosystems, Oak Tree Ecosystems, California Agricultural Legacy

Physics

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   Biomolecular Action Movies: Flash Imaging with X-ray Lasers
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   Laser-Plasma Accelerators: Riding the Wave to the Next Generation X-Ray Light Sources
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   Complexity and Robustness: How Biology, Ecology, and Technology Balance Tradeoffs in an Uncertain World