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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.

Researchers Develop Ultra-Durable "Super Foam" Composite

Hybrid material combines ordinary foam with 3D-printed plastic struts for enhanced energy absorption and customizable properties.

Researchers Explore Smart Clothes That Can Track Health

University of Georgia study examines potential of MXene-based fabrics to monitor vitals and fight bacteria.

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.

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.

LLNL, Meta Create Cutting-Edge Polymer AI Dataset

New open dataset aims to accelerate materials discovery with AI

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.

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.

AI, 3D Printing Forge Heat-Resistant Aerospace Materials

Researchers use AI and additive manufacturing to redesign refractory alloys for advanced defense systems.

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.

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.

Unlocking Sulfur Cathode Secrets

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

Electron Microscopy Reveals Mouse Bite Defects in Semis

Cornell researchers use high-resolution 3D imaging to detect atomic-scale defects in computer chips

Forensic Approach Reveals TPO Surface Oxidation Risks

Building enclosure experts warn of the 'Weld Window' liability for aging TPO roofing systems

Berkeley Lab Breakthrough Unlocks Atomic Nanocrystal Details

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

Intermediate Phases Speed Nanoparticle Crystallization

Cornell researchers show mesophases act as stepping stones to faster, higher-quality crystal formation.

The Science Behind Basketball Shoe Squeaks

Researchers investigate the physics behind the ubiquitous court noise

Researchers Discover Robust Qubit in Silicon

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

Nanomedicine Advances Toward Safer Drug Delivery

ASU researchers uncover key principles governing how nanoparticle surface coatings control biological performance.

The Science Behind the Squeak of Basketball Shoes

Researchers uncover the surprising reason for the familiar sound on the court.

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