New 3D printing method ‘grows’ ultra-strong materials
EPFL researchers develop innovative technique using hydrogels, achieving unprecedented density and strength in metal and ceramic structures.
A deep look into the unique structure and behavior of confined water
Tokyo University of Science researchers uncover premelting state of water in nanopores, revealing new phase dynamics.
Scientists find curvy answer to harnessing “swarm intelligence”
Radboud University researchers develop geometric rules to control robotic swarms, inspired by natural flocking behaviours.
First 3D real-time imaging of hydrogen’s effect on steel defects unlocks safer hydrogen economy
University of Oxford reveals hydrogen’s atomic-scale impact on metal integrity, guiding future alloy design for resilience.
Nuclear waste could be source of fuel in fusion reactors
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory explore transforming nuclear waste into tritium, addressing tritium supply shortages.
Black metal could give a heavy boost to solar power generation
University of Rochester researchers developed a solar thermoelectric generator with efficiency 15 times greater than current technology.
Pure quantum state without the need for cooling
ETH Zurich researchers achieve high quantum purity at room temperature, eliminating classical physics interference effectively.
Asteroid hunting using solar power plants?
Sandia National Laboratories explores using heliostats for asteroid detection, potentially aiding U.S. Space Force in tracking.
Researchers document first images of the atomic fingerprint of heat in quantum materials
University of Maryland scientists capture unprecedented atomic-scale thermal vibrations, unveiling hidden dynamics in two-dimensional quantum materials.
Programmable DNA moiré superlattices: Expanding the material design space at the nanoscale
University of Stuttgart researchers produce DNA lattices with programmable twist, symmetry, spacing, and gradients—opening new avenues in nanophotonics, spintronics, and metamaterials.