A class of synthetic soft materials called liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) can change shape in response to heat, similar to ...

Just as a snowflake's intricate structure vanishes when it melts and transforms when it refreezes, the microstructure of ...

Researchers have been trying to find new ways to produce and replicate the various useful features observed in nature. Fine ...

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have unlocked the potential of graphene in areas as diverse as vehicles, consumer ...

Nature often demonstrates extraordinary ingenuity in material design, where structure dictates function. Examples include the ...

Traditional 3D printing relies on trial-and-error methods, manual adjustments, and predefined settings. However, ML ...

Cornell University researchers have uncovered a way to control transformations in metal solidification by adjusting alloy composition, ultimately leading to stronger, more reliable metal parts.

Ceramic materials have attractive properties for many applications, but are difficult to process. A new 3D printing process ...

NASA and Fortify are working together to create more accessible, low-cost 3D printed antennas with electromagnetic properties ...

Researchers have created the first eco-friendly, all-graphene ink for 3D printing, unlocking potential in vehicles, ...

Researchers have revealed novel sequence-structure-property relationships for customizing engineered living materials (ELMs), enabling more precise control over their structure and how they respond to ...