There's a reason why blacksmiths fire metals before hammering them. Heat always softens metal, making it more malleable and easier to reshape. Or does it? In a surprising new study, Northwestern ...

Over the past few decades, electronics engineers have been trying to develop new neuromorphic hardware, systems that mirror the organization of neurons in the human brain. These systems could run ...

Two-dimensional (2D) materials promise revolutionary advances in electronics and photonics, but many of the most interesting ...

Iridium oxide is one of the most important—and most problematic—materials in the global push toward clean energy. It is ...

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Defining Advanced Materials Science So, what exactly is advanced materials science? It’s not just about making stronger ...