A new shape-shifting material can change both its texture and color in seconds, inspired by the camouflage abilities of octopuses. By precisely controlling how a polymer swells with water, researchers ...

Clathrate hydrates are crystalline structures formed at the bottom of seafloors, created by water molecules trapping methane, ...

The words on this page mean something because they are assembled in a particular order and follow the complex rules of ...

In biology, defects are generally bad. But in materials science, defects can be intentionally tuned to give materials useful ...

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

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

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 ...

Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery: a material capable of bending light in unprecedented ways. This advancement opens up possibilities for innovations in optics, including superlenses ...

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 integration of self-driving laboratories and advanced automation software is revolutionising the fields of chemistry and materials science. By harnessing the power of robotics, artificial ...

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 ...