Today’s news
Stevens Professor Blends Engineering and Biology to Study the Brain
Ilke Uguz develops soft, flexible implants to record brain activity and deliver targeted drugs for neurological conditions

Researchers Simulate 'Ideal Glass' with Ordered Amorphous Structure
Computer modeling shows theoretical possibility of glass with perfect internal order, opening new frontiers in materials science.
JPL's 3D-Printed Titanium Spring Deploys Successfully in Orbit
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory demonstrates additive manufacturing can reduce cost and complexity of spacecraft hardware.
Recent news
Mar. 7, 2026
Groundbreaking Solvent-Based Recycling Could Transform Plastic Waste Management
University of Buffalo researchers develop a new process to purify and reuse polyethylene and polypropylene plastics.
Mar. 7, 2026
Researchers Develop Ultra-Durable "Super Foam" Composite
Hybrid material combines ordinary foam with 3D-printed plastic struts for enhanced energy absorption and customizable properties.
Mar. 7, 2026
Researchers Explore Smart Clothes That Can Track Health
University of Georgia study examines potential of MXene-based fabrics to monitor vitals and fight bacteria.
Mar. 6, 2026
PNNL Develops High-Purity Gases for U.S. Quantum Tech
Research team designs and builds gas conversion and purification systems for silane and germane, key materials for quantum computing and semiconductors.
Mar. 6, 2026
MIT Researchers Recreate Ancient Musical Instruments' Sounds
Cross-institutional team scans, analyzes, and 3D prints replicas of historical instruments to revive their forms and sounds.
Mar. 6, 2026
LLNL, Meta Create Cutting-Edge Polymer AI Dataset
New open dataset aims to accelerate materials discovery with AI
Mar. 6, 2026
UH Engineers Develop Radar and AI to Detect Hidden Cold-Steel Damage
New technology can identify potential issues in concealed construction materials without tearing down walls.
Mar. 6, 2026
Stanford Engineers Revive Old Semiconductor Materials for Infrared Tech
The approach could lead to smaller, sleeker, and less expensive infrared technologies for environmental, medical, and industrial uses.
Mar. 5, 2026
AI, 3D Printing Forge Heat-Resistant Aerospace Materials
Researchers use AI and additive manufacturing to redesign refractory alloys for advanced defense systems.
Mar. 5, 2026
3D-Printed Beating Heart Model Revolutionizes Surgery
WSU researchers develop a 3D-printed model of the left side of the heart that contracts and beats, allowing surgeons to rehearse procedures.
Mar. 5, 2026
Chinese Researchers Claim Breakthrough in Creating Elusive Hexagonal Diamond
The new diamond is slightly harder, stiffer, and more resistant to oxidation compared to regular cubic diamonds.
Mar. 5, 2026
Unlocking Sulfur Cathode Secrets
New research brings lithium-sulfur batteries closer to practical, high-capacity reality
Mar. 4, 2026
Electron Microscopy Reveals Mouse Bite Defects in Semis
Cornell researchers use high-resolution 3D imaging to detect atomic-scale defects in computer chips
Mar. 4, 2026
Forensic Approach Reveals TPO Surface Oxidation Risks
Building enclosure experts warn of the 'Weld Window' liability for aging TPO roofing systems
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. 4, 2026
Intermediate Phases Speed Nanoparticle Crystallization
Cornell researchers show mesophases act as stepping stones to faster, higher-quality crystal formation.
Mar. 3, 2026
The Science Behind Basketball Shoe Squeaks
Researchers investigate the physics behind the ubiquitous court noise
Mar. 3, 2026
Researchers Discover Robust Qubit in Silicon
New carbon-nitrogen defect in silicon could serve as a stable quantum light emitter
Mar. 3, 2026
Nanomedicine Advances Toward Safer Drug Delivery
ASU researchers uncover key principles governing how nanoparticle surface coatings control biological performance.
Mar. 2, 2026
The Science Behind the Squeak of Basketball Shoes
Researchers uncover the surprising reason for the familiar sound on the court.