The characteristics and properties of materials are heavily influenced by their dimension. Imagine the differences between living in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional world compared to…
A team of researchers has developed a new technique for producing ultrathin and lightweight solar cells that can be seamlessly integrated into any surface. Massachusetts…
Biorealistic organic electrochemical neurons enabled by ion-tunable antiambipolarity in mixed ion-electron conducting polymers. An artificial organic neuron that closely mimics the characteristics of biological nerve…
Princeton Engineering researchers have developed a cost-effective way to use breakfast foods to create a material that can remove salt and microplastics from seawater. The…
A flipping action in a porous material facilitates the passage of normal water to separate it out from heavy water. A research group led by…
Scientists have created and patented a ground-breaking new shock-absorbing material that could revolutionize both the defense and planetary science sectors. The breakthrough was made by…
Computers that can use quantum mechanics’ “spooky” properties to solve problems quicker than existing technology may seem appealing, but they must first overcome a major…
A new study reveals the profound properties of a simple metal alloy. Scientists have measured the highest toughness ever recorded, of any material, while investigating…
Explainable AI-Based Physical Theory for Advanced Materials Design Scientists develop an “extended Landau free energy model” for causal analysis and visualization in nano-magnetic devices with…
For the first time, physicists have observed novel quantum effects in a topological insulator at room temperature. Researchers at Princeton University discovered that a material…
‘Like conductive Play-Doh’: breakthrough could point way to a new class of materials for electronic devices. University of Chicago scientists have discovered a way to…
The intriguing material property dissipates energy. Researchers from North Carolina State University and The University of Texas at Austin have discovered a unique property in complex…
A recently discovered, never-before-seen phenomenon in a type of quantum material could be explained by a series of buzzing, bee-like “loop-currents.” The discovery from physicists…
When industrial parts are damaged, it can be very expensive and result in delays. Plus, it could leave a plant unsafe for workers. Scientists from…
Although spiders hold the market for the strongest silks, they are too aggressive and territorial to be farmed. Incorporating spider DNA into silkworms is the…
Inspired by the way termites build their nests, scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) developed a framework to design new materials that mimic…
Fixing a hidden flaw might lead to improved batteries for electric cars. When compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries provide quicker charging, higher range, and…
A new copper coating could be the next superbug fighter. A new copper covering that kills bacteria faster and in greater amounts than existing formulations…
