Scientists have for the first time observed how atoms in magnesium oxide morph and melt under ultra-harsh conditions, providing new insights into this key mineral within Earth's mantle that is known ...

LEFT: STM image of Holmium single atom magnets. RIGHT: and Cobalt helper atoms on magnesium oxide. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

Magnetic singles: individual holmium atoms light-up this STM image of a magnesium oxide surface. (Courtesy: Fabian Natterer/EPFL) Individual holmium atoms adsorbed on magnesium oxide films can form ...

View of laser-driven experiments of shock-compressed magnesium oxide (MgO) within the chamber at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics. High-power laser beams are used to compress MgO samples to ...