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materials science
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Perovskite: new type of solar technology paves the way for abundant, cheap and printable cells
Scientists at Swansea University have pioneered a printable and rollable solar cell. Swansea University, Author provided David Beynon,…
May 17, 2023
New nanoparticle source generates high-frequency light
Shutterstock Anastasiia Zalogina, Australian National University and Sergey Kruk, Australian National University High-frequency light is useful. The higher…
May 9, 2023
Nanowire Networks Show Potential for Human Brain-Like Memory
Researchers from the University of Sydney led a group of international researchers who found that nanowire networks can…
May 7, 2023
How Does Concrete Work?
It builds the foundation of our modern cityscapes and engineering landmarks—often quite literally—but most of us are unaware…
May 5, 2023
Graphene Defies Expectations With Record-breaking Magnetoresistance Response
According to a paper published in Nature, researchers from the University of Manchester have discovered record-high magnetoresistance in…
April 26, 2023
3D-printing the brain’s blood vessels with silicone could improve and personalize neurosurgery – new technique shows how
3D printers can lay down more than just layers of melted plastic. Dedraw Studio/iStock via Getty Images Plus…
April 12, 2023
Researchers Have Created High-speed “Switches” From Fullerenes
A group of international researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo‘s Institute for Solid State Physics, has…
March 7, 2023
We’re Redefining What It Means to be “Sticky”—And We’re Taking Lessons From Geckos
The setae on the bottom of most geckos’ feet are what give them their adhesive properties. Geckos can…
February 10, 2023
How Do Batteries Work, Anyway?
In today’s increasingly mobile world, we rely heavily on innovations that allow us to move with our gadgets.…
January 26, 2023
Fancy a Cup of Coffee? Here’s How Your Electric Kettle Knows When Your Water Is Boiling
Imagine your morning going as follows: you wake up, proceed to the nearest countertop, and decide that your…
January 19, 2023