Materials Science is the interdisciplinary field that focuses on the properties and applications of materials, from metals and ceramics to polymers and composites. Our Materials Science category provides the latest news, research, and discoveries in this important field, including the development of new materials with novel properties and applications. Discover the latest insights into the synthesis, processing, and characterization of materials, as well as their applications in fields such as electronics, energy, and biomedicine. From the creation of new nanomaterials and biomaterials to the study of materials at the atomic and molecular levels, our coverage of Materials Science provides a comprehensive look at the latest developments in this critical field. Whether you’re a materials scientist, engineer, or just interested in the latest advancements in materials research, our Materials Science category has everything you need to stay up-to-date and inspired.
Researchers from the University of Ottawa have developed an innovative technique to create better molecule-based magnets, known as single-molecule magnets (SMMs). Scientists from the University…
Scientists use AI to find new magnetic materials without critical elements. A team of researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory developed…
Researchers from the Technion have pushed the limits of the possible in the field of atomic-scale spin-optics, creating a spin-optical laser from monolayer-integrated spin-valley microcavities…
The carbon material graphene has excellent electronic properties. But are they also stable enough to be useful in practice? New calculations say: Yes. New computer…
Phase change memory is a type of nonvolatile memory that utilizes the capability of phase change materials (PCM) to transition between an amorphous state, where…
Quantum random number generation based on a perovskite light emitting diode. Digital information exchange can be safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly with the help…
Scientists from PSI and the University of Barcelona have managed to explain the strange behavior of microgels. Their experiments with neutron beams have stretched the…
Sandia scientists develop a molecule that reduces wear and tear. A research team at Sandia National Laboratories has developed a molecule that helps change the…
A new atomic device sends high-fidelity quantum information over fiber optic networks. Researchers have unveiled a new way to connect quantum devices over long distances,…
In two separate studies, scientists present novel methods that enable the fabrication of high-performance perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with power conversion efficiencies exceeding 30%. Silicon…
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have unveiled a surprising discovery that holds the potential to reshape the landscape of electrochemical devices. This new insight…
UBC’s BioProducts Institute develops a plant-based filter, “bioCap,” that can capture nearly 99.9% of microplastic particles in water, offering a scalable and sustainable solution to…
Recent research led by Aavishkar Patel from the Flatiron Institute has uncovered a mechanism that sheds light on the peculiar behavior of strange metals, one…
Metal oxide’s properties could enable a wide range of terahertz frequency photonics. Visible light is a mere fraction of the electromagnetic spectrum, and the manipulation…
New study captures the behavior of interacting electrons that give rise to insulating states, addressing a key unsolved puzzle in the field. Princeton-led researchers have…
Researchers show it’s possible to make photons that cross paths interact, paving the way for technology breakthroughs. A research team at the Advanced Science Research…
UC San Diego’s Q-MEEN-C is developing brain-like computers through mimicking neurons and synapses in quantum materials. Recent discoveries in non-local interactions represent a critical step…
An international team finds new single-crystalline oxide thin films with fast and dramatic changes in electrical properties via Li-ion intercalation through engineered ionic transport channels….