Soft elastic material uses energy-free floppy modes to perform and reprogram calculations, enabling smarter robots and ...

No single material parameter can ensure reliability. Adhesion, stress resistance, and thermal stability all must be balanced ...

Dutch design studio Luis Marie has channelled the traditional craft of pleating to create an acoustic room divider that can ...

What makes some plastics stick to metal without any glue? Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have peered into the ...

When scientists make the thin metal films used in electronics, optics, and quantum technologies, they usually spend months ...

Researchers are exploring MXenes, 2D materials that could transform air into ammonia for cleaner fertilizers and fuels. Their ...

Scientists and engineers at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory plan to speed up the process of designing, testing and optimizing new metal-alloy components for defense industry ...

Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is one of life's most versatile molecules, with roles going far beyond being a messenger of genetic ...

This new development uses a phenomenon called plasmonic heating that enables more precise crystal formation. Crystals used in applications as varied as lasers, LEDs and the semiconductors used in ...

Two separate lawsuits now allege Apple used pirated works to train one of its Apple Intelligence models. Credit: Algi Febri Sugita/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Two neuroscientists are ...

Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered how to "draw" on demand the crystals used in many crucial technologies, from solar panels and LED lighting to medical imaging. Appearing in the ...

Helping students to develop math fluency takes more than just flash cards. It requires teaching them how to think about numbers. And while that may seem daunting, most kids enjoy sharpening their math ...