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Katharine Burr Blodgett created nonreflecting glass in 1938, transforming everything from eyeglasses to cameras. The woman who worked alongside a Nobel Prize winner finally stepped into the spotlight with a discovery that still shapes our world today.
Scientists at New York University discovered how to use light like a remote control to build microscopic crystals, melt them, and rebuild them again. This breakthrough could lead to displays that change color on command and sensors that adapt instantly to their environment.
Scientists turned ordinary rice into a smart material that automatically changes stiffness based on impact speed. This breakthrough could revolutionize soft robotics and create protective gear that adapts instantly without electronics.
Scientists created a cheap coating that keeps water bouncing off surfaces even at temperatures hot enough to brew coffee. The breakthrough could transform how we process food, purify water, and sterilize medical equipment.
An AI system named Carl got three research papers accepted at a major science conference without reviewers realizing a machine wrote them. This breakthrough suggests AI could soon help human researchers accelerate discoveries in medicine, materials science, and beyond.
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory just upgraded their X-ray facility to shine 500 times brighter while connecting it to America's most powerful supercomputers for real-time discoveries. The breakthrough means researchers can now watch molecules change and adjust experiments instantly, instead of waiting hours to understand what happened.
Scientists created a four-legged robot that can scale walls made of steel, glass, aluminum, or wood by heating and cooling its gecko-inspired feet. The breakthrough could transform search and rescue, building inspections, and space exploration. #
Scientists in Japan have cracked a 30-year challenge in clean energy, creating a ceramic material that efficiently converts hydrogen to electricity at temperatures far lower than ever achieved. This breakthrough could make hydrogen fuel cells practical for everyday use, bringing carbon-free energy closer to reality.
Scientists in Japan have created an AI system that admits when it doesn't know the answer, making it safer and more reliable for discovering breakthrough metal alloys. The framework combines data with decades of expert knowledge buried in scientific papers.
Engineers at the University of Illinois created an AI tool that spots stress hotspots in metal before failure happens, making aircraft and structures safer. The breakthrough uses crystal images to predict where cracks will form.
Engineers have cracked the code on preventing metal fatigue, the silent failure that threatens everything from bridges to spacecraft. The breakthrough could make our infrastructure safer and last decades longer.
Northwestern engineers discovered that heating pure metals makes them stronger under extreme conditions—the opposite of everything science has taught for a century. This breakthrough could protect satellites from space debris and revolutionize hypersonic flight.
Scientists in Japan just cracked a major barrier in creating tomorrow's strongest materials. Their new AI system combines decades of research with smart uncertainty tracking to find super-alloys 10 times faster than before.
Scientists developed an AI system that discovered 55 new high-performance alloys by combining experimental data with expert knowledge extracted from scientific literature. The breakthrough could accelerate the creation of stronger, more durable materials for everything from aircraft engines to clean energy technology.
Scientists in Japan have created a ceramic material that solves a decades-old problem blocking efficient hydrogen energy, potentially accelerating the shift to carbon-free power. The breakthrough material conducts hydrogen protons at record speeds while staying stable in real-world conditions.
An MIT materials scientist believes artificial intelligence is on the verge of transforming how we discover new materials and medicines. His lab has already created breakthrough materials for batteries, screens, and more.
Rafael Gómez-Bombarelli has spent over a decade using artificial intelligence to discover new materials, and he believes we're entering a transformative era for science. His AI-powered approach has already created breakthrough materials for batteries, displays, and more.
Artificial intelligence is slashing scientific discovery timelines from decades to months, with one company bringing a drug from concept to clinical trials in just 30 months instead of the usual 15 years. The revolution is transforming everything from medicine to materials science.
Chinese researchers have successfully created ultra-thin films of a special magnetic material that could revolutionize how our phones and computers store data. The breakthrough makes it possible to build faster, more efficient electronic devices. ##
Scientists at the University of New Hampshire trained AI to scan decades of research papers and discovered 25 previously unknown magnetic materials that could help reduce our reliance on costly rare earth elements. The breakthrough could make electric vehicles and renewable energy more affordable for everyone.
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