Nature Materials

Nature Materials

Innovative methods to examine embryonic spinal cord defects

Measuring mechanical forces in vertebrate development.

Overcoming chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer

Matrix stiffness and chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer organoids.

New technique sheds light on never-before-seen interiors of crystals

The "X-ray vision" technique is used to see inside crystals.

‘Impossible’ quasi-particles in a material related to rust

This is the first time that naturally occurring emergent monopoles have been observed experimentally.

Soap-inspired electrolyte for designing longer-lasting batteries

The secret to longer-lasting batteries might be in how soap works, a new study says.

A quasicrystal from nanoparticles using DNA

The breakthrough opens the way for designing and building more complex structures.

A new electrical method for next-gen electronic devices and quantum computers

For the first time, scientists demonstrate how to electronically alter the direction of electron flow.

A new quantum device generates single photons and encodes information

Approach is a step toward using single photons in quantum communication and information processing.

New battery design exceeds fast-charging goals for EV

It will be impactful for EVs and other applications.

Laser pulse creates exotic quantum material

A minimal distortion of the crystal structure at room temperature.

A new switch discovered for superconductivity

The scientists discover a new superconductivity switch.

MIT engineers develop a Jell-O-like electrode

A new material could replace metals as electrical interfaces for pacemakers, implants, and other electronic implants.

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