Gallium is a highly useful element that has accompanied the advancement of human civilization throughout the 20th century. Gallium is designated as a technologically critical element, as it is ...

Nearly 150 years after gallium was first discovered and added to the periodic table, scientists at the University of Auckland have uncovered previously unknown details about the metal's atomic ...

Every time you sit down with your phone in your back pocket, you’re reminded of a fundamental truth: Human bodies are soft and flexible. Electronics aren’t. But soon, there may be devices that can ...

Gallium, a metal that melts in the hand, has just surprised scientists. At the atomic level, gallium exhibits peculiarities. In its solid state, its atoms form pairs with covalent bonds, typical of ...

Chief meteorologist Mark Dixon explores the law of conservation of energy in May 31's Science Sunday.

Researchers created a novel functional composite of gallium with putty or paste-like physical properties. The composite possesses excellent electromagnetic shielding properties as well as thermal ...

Chief meteorologist Mark Dixon uses the force, aka an air compressor, on objects to make them float in Aug. 4's edition of Science Sunday.