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.

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.

New welding technique to join composite metal foam

This is an important step forward.

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.

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