Homematerials science

materials science

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Aerogel Insulation Properties
Chemistry and Materials Sciences

Aerogel Insulation Properties: The Science of Frozen Smoke

Aerogel insulation properties describe the thermal performance of aerogels, ultralight solids up to 99.8% air that rank among the best insulators known to...

AI materials discovery 5 things to know
AI and computer scienceScience Tracker

AI Materials Discovery: 5 Things to Know

The gap between what AI predicts and what chemists can actually make has become the central drama of materials science.

ketchup
Physics and mathematicsScience Tracker

Why Does Ketchup Suddenly Start Flowing?

Scientists finally solve the ketchup bottle struggle by revealing how solid materials decide when to flow.

This New Semiconductor Could Revolutionize Computing
Physics and mathematicsScience Watcher

Graphene Finally Works as a Semiconductor, Twenty Years Late

Graphene semiconductor breakthrough at Georgia Tech delivers 10x silicon's electron mobility with a usable band gap. Here is what it means for computing...