Materials
Plastic crystals could improve fabrication of memory devices
01 Sep 2016
A novel 'plastic crystal' developed by Hokkaido University researchers has switching properties suitable for memory-related applications
Super cement's secret
30 Aug 2016
Sponge creates steam using ambient sunlight
23 Aug 2016
Hot 'new' material found to exist in nature
06 Aug 2016
New lithium-oxygen battery greatly improves energy efficiency, longevity
By By David L. Chandler | MIT News Office | 26 Jul 2016
In a foundational breakthrough, which may shift the paradigm of oxygen-based batteries, a new chemistry could overcome key drawbacks of lithium-air batteries
‘Rivet graphene’ proves its mettle
23 Jul 2016
Designer nanomaterials caught by laser octopus
26 May 2016
New bio-glass could make it possible to re-grow or replace cartilage
12 May 2016
Scientists have developed a material that can mimic cartilage and potentially encourage it to re-grow
A super stretchy, self-healing material could lead to artificial muscle
03 May 2016
Researchers create a polymer that can stretch to 100 times its original length — and even repair itself if punctured