Materials Science

Mar. 5, 2026

Unlocking Sulfur Cathode Secrets

New research brings lithium-sulfur batteries closer to practical, high-capacity reality

Mar. 4, 2026

Berkeley Lab Breakthrough Unlocks Atomic Nanocrystal Details

New microscopy technique allows scientists to analyze individual nanocrystals previously considered unusable for crystallography.

Mar. 3, 2026

Researchers Discover Robust Qubit in Silicon

New carbon-nitrogen defect in silicon could serve as a stable quantum light emitter

Feb. 27, 2026

Caltech Student's Invention Wins STEM Competition and Olympic Presentation

Danielle Yang's Storm Shield device aims to protect hearing aids for athletes and active individuals.

Feb. 27, 2026

Transistor-like Membranes Enhance Ion Separation

Researchers achieve real-time tuning of ion separations with new electrically controlled membranes.

Feb. 26, 2026

Silicon Breakthrough: Robust Telecom Qubit Emerges

Researchers identify a promising new qubit in silicon that could accelerate quantum technology development.

Feb. 26, 2026

New Fluorinated Electrolyte Boosts High-Voltage Lithium Battery Performance

Researchers develop an all-fluorinated electrolyte that stabilizes cobalt-free LNMO cathodes for next-gen electric vehicle batteries.

Feb. 22, 2026

Oxygen-Releasing Gel Heals Chronic Wounds & Reduces Amputation Risk

UC Riverside researchers develop a battery-powered gel that delivers oxygen directly to chronic wounds.

Feb. 16, 2026

UC Davis Researchers Test "Tumor Glue" to Target Cancer

The shape-shifting nanoparticles aim to deliver drugs directly to tumor sites while sparing healthy tissue.

Feb. 13, 2026

Concordia Researchers Develop Sound-Based 3D Printing for Microdevices

New technique uses focused ultrasound to directly print tiny structures with greater precision than before.

Feb. 12, 2026

New Quantum Material Harnesses Frustration for Unusual Behavior

Research reveals how intertwined forms of frustration can give rise to unconventional magnetic states.

Feb. 12, 2026

New AI Sensor 'Sniffs' Out Spectral Targets

Berkeley Lab researchers develop an intelligent sensor that can identify chemicals and characterize materials quickly and efficiently.