Materials Science

Materials Science

Crystals step up to a new surface

Researchers have made crystals that reversibly change their surface shape when hit by light.

Materials Science

SQUID can catch concealed corrosion

A new technology that can detect corrosion deep within aluminum aircraft parts has revealed that high concentrations of salt don't corrode hidden joints any more than low levels of salt.

Materials Science

Scientists belt out a novel nanostructure

Researchers have used metal oxides to make microscopic ribbonlike structures that could prove useful for developing future nanoscale devices.

Materials Science

From Metal Bars to Candy Bars

Materials scientists have turned the tools of their trade on some of the most familiar substances in the world: food.

Materials Science

Scientists develop self-healing composites

Researchers have developed a composite material that has the ability to repair small cracks within itself, a characteristic that could be used to extend the reliability and service life of electronic and aerospace components.

Materials Science

Droplets string themselves together

Under the right conditions, mixing two incompatible polymers can produce drops that organize themselves into strings.

Materials Science

Soybeans could beef up plywood glues

Researchers have replaced animal protein with soybean protein in experimental plywood glue, potentially reducing cost and health worries.