Can we remove or decrease spaces between atoms or molecules?

Turns out, changing the way atoms and molecules are arranged in a substance can give it new and fascinating properties.

By: Robin Macaluso, University of Texas at Arlington, The Conversation

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Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 1,068

Last Updated: 49 minutes ago

By Robin Macaluso, University of Texas at Arlington

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Can we remove or decrease spaces between atoms or molecules? – Paras, age 15, Uttarakhand, India

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