Research Summaries

A test of titanium diboride opens the door to a potential new class of materials for fusion reactor applications.

A new device may provide up to six times better contrast of tumors in the breast, while halving the radiation dose to patients.

Microbial Communities Matter in How Ecosystems Retain or Lose Nitrogen

Scientists find the weak points to facilitate industrial applications of metallic glasses.

Scientists discover a completely new atomic motion in a 2-D material.

Location, Location, Location… How charge placement can control a self-assembled structure.

Redefining the mechanisms of stress corrosion cracking for materials in energy generation and industrial systems.

Simple fluid-driven nanoparticle catch-and-release process directs repair of cracks with debris from the damage.

For the first time, an international team of scientists has discovered the true origin of sodium salt in pristine Amazon air.

Some cells stand firm against techniques to extract the biological material inside, while others don’t stand a chance.