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The number of scientific papers is growing so rapidly that scientists are no longer able to keep track of all of them, even ...

An electron microscopy image can capture atoms arranged in a crystal lattice or defects threading through a semiconductor ...

Irene Fonseca has been elected a fellow of the American Association of the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest ...

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Melt flow indexing is evolving to become an even more imperative aspect of the digitized materials testing environment.

An introductory course focused on the new and existing materials that are crucial for mitigating worldwide anthropogenic CO2 emissions and associated greenhouse gases. Emphasis will be placed on how ...

Until now, self-healing materials have largely depended on external stimuli—such as heat, light irradiation, or solvent ...

Researchers have revisited a long-known material and uncovered a way to dramatically enhance its performance by altering its ...

For a long time, material development has focused on enhancing performance and reducing costs. Efforts have been directed toward making products lighter, tougher, better insulated, more beautiful, ...

The undergraduate minor in materials science and engineering provides students with a foundation of engineering, science and mathematics to address challenges that impact public health, safety and ...

Become mindful of matter with the Crew as they explore Materials Science! Become mindful of matter with the Crew as they explore Materials Science! Dr. Rob and the Crew investigate atomic structures, ...