Materials science
Shaping strength with thinner composites
22 Oct 2025A new computer modelling approach lends a hand with designing lighter, sturdier aircraft components from next-generation composite materials.
A chip that dials in colours
10 Oct 2025A new photonic device offers a hybrid metasurface design that produces brighter, tuneable light emissions for applications in quantum computing and sensing.
Amplifying hidden faces of aluminium batteries
30 Sep 2025A closer look at aluminium battery electrolytes sheds light on the complex mechanics that set them apart from lithium-ion systems.
Spongy sensors for a human touch
4 Sep 2025Inspired by sponges and trees, a novel hydrogel design paves the way for a new generation of multi-functional electronic soft sensors.
Seeing hydrogen with light
27 Aug 2025Researchers successfully prove the existence of an optical phenomenon that paves the way for compact yet ultrasensitive hydrogen sensors.
Strengthened alloys hit a new stretch
25 Jun 2025Simple tweaks in the microstructure of 3D-printed aluminium alloys add exceptional mechanical and thermal properties for semiconductor and aerospace applications.
The anatomy of metal failure
19 Mar 2025Understanding how microscopic voids grow and merge under stress helps predict material failure, improving safety in industries such as aerospace.
Solid solutions for safer power
5 Mar 2025By studying polymer-based solid-state batteries, researchers have created a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional liquid electrolyte batteries.
Stretching the limits of health monitoring
3 Feb 2025A new wearable sensor continuously detects key chemical biomarkers directly from the skin, circumventing more invasive clinical methods.
Charging the future, atom by atom
22 Jan 2025A new cost-effective electrochemical method to create single-atom catalysts could provide a boost for future battery technologies.
Building escape routes for lithium ions
2 Jan 2025A new iron-based electrode material keeps lithium ions flowing freely in lithium-ion battery systems, boosting their capacity for energy storage.
Fortifying batteries for an energy revolution
16 Dec 2024Improving the efficiency and lifespan of aluminium-ion batteries may lead to more sustainable, cost-effective energy storage solutions.