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Archangel Jophiel: Bringer of Beauty and Wisdom

Archangel Jophiel, whose name means "Beauty of God," is said to emanate divine inspiration and wisdom, transforming negative emotions into positive energy. His energy encourages both inner and outer beauty, helping people cultivate not just physical grace but also a deeper sense of spiritual self.




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Countries That Start With 'W' and How They Got Their Names

Ever wondered how many countries start with "W"? Well, spoiler alert: You won't need many fingers to count them.




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Archangel Uriel Bore a Fiery Sword for Divine Justice

The Archangel Uriel is one of the seven angels who sit at the top of the heavenly food chain. He's one of seven archangels mentioned throughout Christian tradition. These archangels oversee God's legions of heavenly servants and help run the world as we know it.




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Metatron: Angel, Scribe and Former Human

Metatron, angel and mediator between God and humanity, is one of the most mysterious and powerful figures in angelology.




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12 Freest Countries in the World, According to the HFI

Everyone probably likes to imagine that they live in one of the freest countries in the world, but is "freedom" something that can even be quantified? Is there a definitive way to say that my country is more free than your country?




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Gen Z Age Range, Traits and Nicknames

What is unique about Generation Z? Learn more about Generation Z at HowStuffWorks.




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Archangel Gabriel: Messenger and Angel of the Annunciation

Archangel Gabriel is one of the most revered and influential figures in religious traditions across the world, often seen as a messenger of divine will and a guide to those seeking spiritual clarity.




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Archangel Roles and Significance in Christianity and Catholicism

In Christian tradition, an archangel is among of the most revered and powerful spiritual beings in the celestial hierarchy. Mentioned directly in both the Old and New Testaments, these angels serve as messengers, protectors and agents of God's divine will.




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What Does RAM Do to Speed Up Your Computer?

If you need a faster computer, adding more RAM may help. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of making your computer faster with RAM memory.




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How to Export Bookmarks From Chrome

You love your Chrome browser bookmarks but your computer is on the verge of dying. Is there any way you can save them so they appear on your new computer?




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How to Get More RAM (Random-access Memory)

You can upgrade RAM on your computer at home without the need of a specialist. Take a look at these easy steps to upgrade RAM on your PC.




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What Does CC Mean in Email?

Most of us use the CC function in our email accounts all the time, but do you know what CC actually means and how it works?




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What to Do With Old Computers: 3 Responsible Options

After years of hard work and loyalty, some computers must finally retire. But since they can't take a pension and move to Florida, where do old computers end up?




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How to Connect AirPods to a Laptop (Windows and Mac)

Modern PCs and Macs use built-in Bluetooth to easily connect to your phone's AirPods. We'll show you how.




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How to Delete a Page in Word on Mac and Windows

Can't figure out how to delete an entire page in Word? It's easy. We'll show you how.




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How to End an E-Mail: 21 Professional and Personal Sign-Offs

The perfect email deserves the perfect ending. But what is the right way to close an email? Well, that depends on who will be reading it.




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WiFi Extender vs. Booster: What's the Best Choice for You?

Whether you're streaming your favorite shows, participating in virtual meetings or just browsing the internet, the quality of your WiFi network plays a crucial role in your overall online experience. WiFi signal issues can be frustrating — but luckily, there are multiple tools you can use to improve WiFi coverage.




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Top Private Search Engines: Comparing 5 Competitors

In the realm of online privacy, private search engines provide a shield against intrusive tracking and data collection. Let's explore five prominent options.




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3 Essential Steps for Mobile Privacy With Startpage

In today's digital age, safeguarding your mobile privacy is vital. Here are three easy steps, powered by Startpage, to keep your digital life secure.




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Top 6 Privacy and Security Apps to Safeguard Your Digital Life

In a world where digital privacy is increasingly important, finding the right tools to protect your data is essential. With mobile phones becoming central to our lives, it's crucial to choose apps that prioritize privacy.




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How to Turn Off AMBER Alerts and Other Loud Notifications

You may have been awakened in the night by loud blaring noise and an alert text on your phone. Who sends these alerts, and why are you getting them?




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What Is the Singularity? And Should You Be Worried?

The technological singularity happens when computers develop their own intelligence. Learn about the technological singularity.




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How to Unlock Your iPhone: A Step-by-step Guide to Freedom

The ability to unlock your iPhone means that you can use it with different carriers. To unlock your iPhone, use these steps.




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How to Create Your Own Podcast: From Concept to Launch

Podcasting may be the ultimate democratization of radio. Anyone with an Internet connection and some inexpensive audio equipment can produce their own podcast and make it available online.




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Google Easter Eggs: Sweet Treats Hidden in Plain Sight

Google is home to a ton of super fun hidden Easter eggs you can check out right from your browser. Go ahead, try a couple. You won't be disappointed.




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How to Defrag a Computer: Step-by-step Instructions

When you save a document, your machine disseminates little pieces of the file into empty spaces on the hard drive. Learn why it's done this way and how defragmenting maintains your computer's performance.




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How to Get Rid of a Virus on a Windows PC

To remove a computer virus, you first need to know if you actually have a virus. Then, take a look at these steps on how to remove a computer virus.




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The Easiest Font to Read Is Already on Your Phone

When it comes to typing a message, font choice can sometimes add a creative touch to your work, but for mass media formats like newspapers, academic papers, TV and popular web sites, sticking to a legible font is often more important than the flourish of decorative fonts.





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Tracking anharmonic oscillations in the structure of β 1,3-diacetylpyrene

A recently discovered β polymorph of 1,3-diacetylpyrene has turned out to be a prominent negative thermal expansion material. Its unique properties can be linked to anharmonic oscillations in the crystal structure. The onset and development of anharmonic behavior have been successfully tracked over a wide temperature range by single-crystal X-ray diffraction experiments. Sufficient diffraction data quality combined with modern quantum crystallography tools allowed a thorough analysis of the elusive anharmonic effects for a moderate-scattering purely organic compound.




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Structural transformations and stability of benzo[a]pyrene under high pressure

This study explores the high-pressure behavior of benzo[a]pyrene, revealing two previously unknown polymorphs at 4.8 and 7.1 GPa. These findings enhance our understanding of the structural dynamics and stability of polycyclic aromatic hydro­carbons under extreme conditions.




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Exploiting fourth-generation synchrotron radiation for enzyme and photoreceptor characterization

(Time-resolved) macromolecular crystallography at the new ESRF-ID29 beamline is described.




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Crystal structure of nickel orthovanadate (Ni3V2O8) at 299 (3) K and 1323 (8) K: an X-ray diffraction study

The structure of Ni3V2O8 was studied using X-ray diffraction at temperatures of 299 and 1323 K. No phase transition at high temperature is observed. The variation in V—O bond length is small as compared with the Ni—O bond due to its high rigidity.




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A contribution to the crystal chemistry and topology of organic thiosulfates: bis(1-methylpiperazinium)·S2O3·H2O versus 1-methylpiperazinediium·S2O3·3H2O

Crystal structure and topology of two new thiosulfates formed with mono- and diprotonated species of 1-methylpiperazine is reported.




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The seventh blind test of crystal structure prediction: structure generation methods

The results of the seventh blind test of crystal structure prediction are presented, focusing on structure generation methods.




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Synthesis and structural study of the partially disordered complex hexagonal phase δ1-MnZn9.7

A detailed structural characterization of the δ1-MnZn9.7 phase is presented.




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The seventh blind test of crystal structure prediction: structure ranking methods

The results of the seventh blind test of crystal structure prediction are presented, focusing on structure ranking methods.




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Crystal structure of the incommensurate modulated high-pressure phase of the potassium guaninate monohydrate

Incommensurate phase of potassium guaninate monohydrate is the first example of a modulation in purine derivatives and of a high-pressure incommensurate crystal structure to be solved for an organic compound.




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From `crystallographic accuracy' to `thermodynamic accuracy': a redetermination of the crystal structure of calcium atorvastatin trihydrate (Lipitor®)

The crystal structure of calcium atorvastatin trihydrate was redetermined from previously published synchrotron powder diffraction data to give a much-improved agreement with two independent density-functional theory calculations.




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Spin reorientation and the interplay of magnetic sublattices in Er2CuMnMn4O12

We show that the interplay of multiple magnetic sublattices in Er2CuMnMn4O12 leads to four magnetic phase transitions characterized by the onset of ferrimagnetic order, spin-reorientation, spin canting, and the polarization of Er ions. While we elucidate numerous features of this complex magnetic system, the exact nature of the low-temperature coupling between erbium and manganese, and the origin of a k = (0, 0, ½) modulation, remain intriguing topics for future studies.




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Crystal structure and compressibility of magnesium chloride heptahydrate found under high pressure

In-situ diffraction measurements reveal that magnesium chloride forms a unique high-pressure phase, a heptahydrate, above 2 GPa. The hydrogen-bonding structure appears to contain orientational disorder.




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Symmetry, magnetic transitions and multiferroic properties of B-site-ordered A2MnB'O6 perovskites (B' = [Co, Ni])

A comparative description is presented of the symmetry and the magnetic structures found in the family of double perovskites A2MnB'O6 (mainly B' = Co and some Ni compounds for comparative purposes).




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Atypical phase transition, twinning and ferroelastic domain structure in bis(ethylenediammonium) tetrabromozincate(II) bromide, [NH3(CH2)2NH3]2[ZnBr4]Br2

A unique phase transition, twinning and ferroelastic domain structure in [NH3(CH2)2NH3]2[ZnBr4]Br2 is found. The new additional domain structure is observed at the phase transition on heating, which is preserved after cooling to room temperature.




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Morphological control for hollow rod crystals of a photochromic di­aryl­ethene on spherulites by surface properties of substrates

1,2-Bis(3,5-di­methyl-2-thienyl)perfluoro­cyclo­pentene formed its own spherulites by sublimation onto the hydro­philic surfaces of the (0001) planes of α-quartz and sapphire substrates. The formation of different morphologies of these spherulites was attributed to the surface properties of each substrate. Depending on the morphology of the spherulites, hollow rod crystals with cross sections of different sizes and shapes and branching structures were generated on the surfaces of the spherulites.




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Structures of hexa­methyl-[1,1'-bi­phenyl]-4,4'-di­ammonium salts

The structures of nine hexa­methyl-[1,1'-bi­phenyl]-4,4'-di­ammonium (HMB) salts are described




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The incommensurate composite YxOs4B4 (x = 1.161)

Tetragonal YxOs4B4 (x = 1.161) is an incommensurate composite of columns of Y atoms in a three-dimensional Os4B4 framework. The structure was refined using the superspace approach.




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Review of honeycomb-based Kitaev materials with zigzag magnetic ordering




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Coordination geometry flexibility driving supramolecular isomerism of Cu/Mo pillared-layer hybrid networks

The hydro­thermal synthesis and structural characterization of four novel 3D pillared-layer metal–organic frameworks are studied, revealing how the malleability of copper coordination geometries drives diverse supramolecular isomerism. The findings provide new insights into designing advanced hybrid materials with tailored properties, emphasizing the significant role of reaction conditions and metal ion flexibility in determining network topologies.




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Polymorphism of Pb5(PO4)3OHδ within the LK-99 mixture

A new orthorhombic crystal Pb5(PO4)3OHδ of space-group symmetry Pnma significantly differs differing from the hexagonal apatite phases of Pb10(PO4)6O and Pb5(PO4)3OH.




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Variable stoichiometry and salt-cocrystal intermediate in the multicomponents of flucytosine: structural elucidation and its impact on stability

Five multicomponent solid forms of an antifungal drug flucytosine are reported with a hygroscopic stability study. A detailed CSD search on the cocrystal/salts of flucytosine is evaluated and correlated the structures based on bond angles and bond distances.