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The materials that will be game-changers in solar technology, medical applications, defense technologies and nanotechnology.
Saltwater Extraction Offers Sustainable Alternative to Land-Mining Uranium
Inspired by the chemistry of iron-hungry microorganisms like bacteria and fungi that secrete natural compounds…
The Secret to More Efficient 3D Printing Could Lie in Tea
It may seem like a silly problem; you’re pouring a cup of tea from a teapot or a glass of wine from a bottle or…
How 3D Printing is Making its Way Into Outdoor Sporting Goods
Sporting goods present unique challenges for 3D printers due to their size, durability, and specialized nature. But…
3D-Printed Smart Clothes For Energy Management
Performance enhancing smart textiles intended for use in athletics, extreme sports and military applications are in…
Using AI to Predict Material Structures
Designing and discovering new materials has always been a time-consuming and expensive task requiring a great deal…
Chiral Crystals Could Open New Worlds of Possibilities for Topological Materials
Chiral crystals, or crystals possessing "handedness," exhibit unusual properties, according to new research out of…
3D-Printed Mold Turns Gourds into Biodegradable Drinking Cups
It's been quite a topic of concern lately, take-out containers and to-go coffee cups creating a large amount of…
Scientists Discover How Materials Cluster
Why – and how - do materials cluster together in the absence of gravity?
Scientists from the University of…
The Ultimate Camouflage: Invisibility
Invisible objects have potential military, research, and technology applications, including hiding people, weapons,…
New Smart Material Could Treat Open Wounds, Infections, and Cancer
Shape memory polymers (SMP) have major implications for healthcare, and Syracuse University engineers have created…