Harnessing nanopatterns
New findings show that tiny textures on a surface can produce big differences in how some materials, and even living cells, behave
Two chips in one
MIT team finds a way to combine materials for semiconductor manufacture. The advance helps address the limitations of conventional silicon microprocessors.
Researchers make carbon nanotubes without metal catalyst
Oxides, as well as metals, seem to be able to sprout carbon nanotubes, study finds
MIT team aims to tailor surgical glues for specific applications
Researchers look to match material to tissue properties
A new approach to engineering for extreme environments
Scientist creates model to design radiation-resistant materials
