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1 week ago

A natural nuclear reactor

Fission chain reactions and light manipulation of silver compounds provide historical and scientific insights.
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3 weeks ago

Efficient perovskite/silicon tandem with asymmetric self-assembly molecule

Achieving highly ordered and uniformly covered self-assembly monolayers (SAMs) with optimal packing configuration on textured silicon substrates remains a critical challenge for further improving the efficiency of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells.
fromDesign Milk
4 weeks ago

Renaud Defrancesco on Craftsmanship, Hiroshi Sugimoto + More

Renaud Defrancesco emphasizes experimentation in design, highlighting the importance of material innovation as seen in the molded plywood leg splint by Eames.
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1 month ago

Efficient near-infrared harvesting in perovskite-organic tandem solar cells - Nature

The researchers emphasized the significance of their innovative approaches in enhancing the efficiency of solar cells, marking a breakthrough in renewable energy technology.
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fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Material Matchmaking: When Wood Engages with Contemporary Counterparts

The combination of materials in architecture can transform design outcomes and enhance functionality.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

FREITAG Introduces the Mono[PA6] Musette: A Circular Design for Urban Life | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

FREITAG's Mono[PA6] Musette bag exemplifies how sustainability and innovative design can coexist.
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Robotic touch sensors are not just skin deep

Robotic touch advancements are hindered by insulating layers in sensor materials, recently resolved by researchers, allowing for more accurate robotic touch.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

The six strongest materials on Earth are harder than diamonds

Carbon is a remarkable element essential for life and diverse material properties, enabling complex bond formations.
fromNature
3 months ago

Structurally complex phase engineering enables hydrogen-tolerant Al alloys - Nature

Intermetallic compound particles in Al alloys can trap hydrogen, but their morphology and low solubility hinder their effectiveness in enhancing hydrogen embrittlement resistance.
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3 months ago

Metal-centred planar [15]annulenes

Ferrocene, a highly versatile and stable compound, demonstrates numerous synthetic pathways, providing insights into its structural properties and potential applications in various fields.
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fromHackernoon
7 months ago

Scientists Built a Knowledge Graph for Materials-And You Can Actually Use It | HackerNoon

The structured inference results into triples enable a clear relationship description between materials by defining core labels, which allows for improved data retrieval and analysis.
Data science
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Liquids in a glass recover a graceful shape even after being shaken

A mixture of oil, water, and magnetic nickel particles consistently forms the shape of a Grecian urn, defying conventional expectations.
Wearables
fromAcm
4 months ago

Technical Perspective: The Technologies that Disappear

Fabric-based sensors in plush toys enhance interactive capabilities and align with the vision of ubiquitous computing.
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

The Science Behind Stronger, Smarter Materials | HackerNoon

Polyethylene-based metamaterials enable advanced acoustic control using relaxed micromorphic modeling approaches.
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4 months ago
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Bulk superconductivity near 40 K in hole-doped SmNiO2 at ambient pressure - Nature

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4 months ago

Bulk superconductivity near 40 K in hole-doped SmNiO2 at ambient pressure - Nature

Superconductivity approaching 40 K was discovered in nickel oxide thin films, marking a significant advancement in the search for high-temperature superconductors.
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

The Scientist vs. the Machine

Aidan Toner-Rodgers' research indicates that introducing AI in R&D can significantly enhance scientific discovery and efficiency in materials science, leading to transformative innovations.
Artificial intelligence
Medicine
fromNature
10 months ago

Opto-twistronic Hall effect in a three-dimensional spiral lattice - Nature

Development of a theoretical model for nonlinear conductivity impacts material science research.
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