Metals
Energy scientists unravel the mystery of gold’s glow
This discovery could drive the development of solar fuels and batteries.
Scientists proved the fundamental limits of electromagnetic energy absorption
Mathematical solution evaded discovery for over two decades.
Rethinking galactic origins: Heavy-element mapping challenges conventional theory
Challenging a 20-year-old theory.
A scar imprinted on the surface of a white dwarf star
This scar is a concentrated patch of planetary material.
3D printing with liquid metal
Their new technique can produce furniture-sized aluminum parts in only minutes.
Detecting higher-order topological insulators
Just like a book can’t be judged by its cover, a material can’t always be judged by its surface.
A new and efficient way to recycle metals from batteries
Reversing order and avoiding the loss.
A powerful physics phenomenon demonstrated
Study hints at new way to improve on spintronics for future tech.
X-rays reveal microstructural fingerprints of 3D-printed alloy
A novel approach to explore the way microstructure emerges in a 3D-printed metal alloy.
A new fabrication technique for 3D printing objects a thousand times smaller
Scientists reinvented the technique to allow for printing objects a thousand times smaller: 150 nanometers.
How to prevent biofilms in space?
Space Station tests show that a surface treatment can help.