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Expanding our understanding of the structure and decay properties of some of the most exotic elements.
Read more about Building a Scale to Weigh Superheavy Elements
Models use a fraction of the computational cost of today’s best atom-based water models.
Infusion of a specialized gel throughout a protein structure produces highly expandable crystals that could find use in energy conversion and filtration.
Discovery of novel polymers with extreme stretching, vibration suppression, and self-healing.
New self-supporting composite metal material doubles the volumetric energy and achieves fast charging rates in batteries.
Metal-organic frameworks designed with a topology-guided approach show higher efficiency than commercial benchmarks.
Scientists discover an unexpected source of new materials, with potential for energy applications.
A flowing magnetically responsive liquid seamlessly regulates the shape and properties of solids, letting them perform an array of jobs.
A new route to make metal beneath a layer of graphite opens potentially new applications in solar cells and quantum computing.
Read more about Getting Metal Under Graphite’s Skin
Discovery of new boron-containing phase opens the door for resilient flexible electronics.
Researchers capture detailed images of polymers, using electron-based imaging and computer simulations.
Materials prevent battery failure by inhibiting tree-like growths.
