World's first wooden satellite launched into space DW 11/05/2024
Timber, specifically honoki wood, is being tested as a sustainable space-grade material for future construction on Mars.
Line Up for Concrete Curves: Curvilinear Facades Doing the Trick
Architecture evolves with materials and techniques, emphasizing the importance of their properties and interactions in design.
Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with bilayer interface passivation - Nature
Collaboration among diverse research teams is crucial for advancing renewable energy technologies and improving efficiency.
Four game-changing researchers in materials science
Innovations in materials science, driven by climate change and technology, are led by diverse researchers like Grace Gu, enhancing capabilities for engineering applications.
The Science That Makes Baseball Mud Magical'
The brown substance on baseballs is a unique mud that offers potential beyond the sports world, particularly for sustainable material development.
Wood Ink For 3D Printers Can Turn Old Scrap into New Parts
Researchers found a way to create wood-based ink for 3D printing, mimicking natural wood properties.
The process involves combining lignin and cellulose in a specific ratio to replicate natural wood structure.
World's first wooden satellite launched into space DW 11/05/2024
Timber, specifically honoki wood, is being tested as a sustainable space-grade material for future construction on Mars.
Line Up for Concrete Curves: Curvilinear Facades Doing the Trick
Architecture evolves with materials and techniques, emphasizing the importance of their properties and interactions in design.
Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with bilayer interface passivation - Nature
Collaboration among diverse research teams is crucial for advancing renewable energy technologies and improving efficiency.
Four game-changing researchers in materials science
Innovations in materials science, driven by climate change and technology, are led by diverse researchers like Grace Gu, enhancing capabilities for engineering applications.
The Science That Makes Baseball Mud Magical'
The brown substance on baseballs is a unique mud that offers potential beyond the sports world, particularly for sustainable material development.
Wood Ink For 3D Printers Can Turn Old Scrap into New Parts
Researchers found a way to create wood-based ink for 3D printing, mimicking natural wood properties.
The process involves combining lignin and cellulose in a specific ratio to replicate natural wood structure.
Why is there a citations gender gap in Indian materials science?
The gender gap in materials science research in India is significant and growing, with systemic bias affecting women's citation impact and representation.
Five countries having a clear impact on the latest materials-science research
Materials science is rapidly growing, with a 25% increase in related articles between 2019 to 2023, highlighting significant contributions from various countries.
Flat and Curved Facades in Harmony with Design, Performance, and Sustainability
Facade design integrates protection, performance, and aesthetics, evolving through material advancements for sustainable and innovative architectural solutions.
How bike helmets have evolved over the past two centuries
The evolution of bicycle helmets was driven by increased head injuries from riding on harder surfaces.
Mechanistic understanding and efficient engineering of crystal phases in 2D materials
Optical spectroscopy aids in understanding and managing crystal phase transitions in transition metal dichalcogenides, enhancing their application in electronics and energy.
Japan's wooden satellite rockets to space
LignoSat proves that wood can be a viable satellite material, focusing on environmental and performance benefits in space.
Researchers created a technology that mimics Spider-Man's web-slinging apparatus, demonstrating the ability to shoot and adhere fiber instantly to lift objects.
Homogenized contact in all-perovskite tandems using tailored 2D perovskite - Nature
Collaborative research across multiple institutions leads to important advancements in materials science, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
Graphene-enhanced ceramic tiles make striking art
Ultrasound-enhanced distribution of graphene oxide improves ceramic properties and fosters a collaboration between science and art.
Researchers created a technology that mimics Spider-Man's web-slinging apparatus, demonstrating the ability to shoot and adhere fiber instantly to lift objects.
Homogenized contact in all-perovskite tandems using tailored 2D perovskite - Nature
Collaborative research across multiple institutions leads to important advancements in materials science, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
Graphene-enhanced ceramic tiles make striking art
Ultrasound-enhanced distribution of graphene oxide improves ceramic properties and fosters a collaboration between science and art.
Bulk high-temperature superconductivity in pressurized tetragonal La2PrNi2O7 - Nature
Pr-doping of La2PrNi2O7 reveals a pathway to high-temperature superconductivity and suggests further exploration into nickelate superconductors with enhanced properties.
A Class of Materials Called Photocatalysts Can Break Down Common Toxic Pollutants, Research Shows
Scientists are researching photocatalysts to mitigate air pollution, generating reactive oxygen species that can break down toxic pollutants.
Controlled patterning of crystalline domains by frontal polymerization - Nature
Frontal polymerization dynamics enable autonomous creation of multiscale hierarchical materials, enhancing their mechanical performance through controlled initial conditions.
You've Heard of Graphene. Now Say Hello to Goldene
Scientists have successfully created freestanding single-atom-thick sheets of gold, opening up possibilities for new material properties similar to graphene.
Aurora supercomputer, Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois transform scientific discoveries
Aurora and APS represent groundbreaking technology that will significantly enhance research capabilities across various scientific disciplines.
You've Heard of Graphene. Now Say Hello to Goldene
Scientists have successfully created freestanding single-atom-thick sheets of gold, opening up possibilities for new material properties similar to graphene.
Aurora supercomputer, Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois transform scientific discoveries
Aurora and APS represent groundbreaking technology that will significantly enhance research capabilities across various scientific disciplines.
Cut to the chase: Scientists reveal the worst paper for paper cuts
Certain types of paper pose a significantly higher risk for cuts, with dot matrix and newspaper being the worst offenders.
Focusing in on the microscopic world of nanophotography in pictures
Gold film displays exotic properties under an electron microscope, nanoleaves enhance electrode materials, and cell structures offer unique insights.
This small wooden cube is actually a satellite that's being sent to space
Aluminum is the predominant material in satellites, posing an environmental issue upon reentry due to ozone layer damage.
Researchers from Kyoto University are developing wooden satellites as a more environmentally friendly alternative to aluminum.
The Industrial Designer behind the N95 Mask
Sara Little Turnbull was a significant figure in materials science and industrial design, with inventions like the molded bra cup that inspired the N95 mask.
She faced challenges in getting recognition for her contributions, highlighting the issue of overlooked women in science history.
Investigating DNA Flexibility for the Creation of New Biomaterials - News Center
Manipulating DNA chemistry can create new materials for medicine and life sciences.