Science stories: Thursday, 5 November 2026

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How crushing piezoelectric organic crystals sparks chemical bonds

Researchers found that shaking non-centrosymmetric organic crystals generates internal voltages that power chemical reactions, while chemically identical symmetrical crystals stay inert.

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Thursday, 5 November 2026

How crushing piezoelectric organic crystals sparks chemical bonds

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