Researchers at Rice University have developed a soft metamaterial that can quickly change size and shape under remote control. The team says the invention could open the door to safer, more versatile ...

Researchers at Rice University created a soft but sturdy material that can transform in the blink of an eye when exposed to a basic handheld magnet—and then stabilize with no batteries or electricity.

Researchers led by Rice University's Yong Lin Kong have developed a soft but strong metamaterial that can be controlled ...

A new kind of artificial protein-like molecule created at Ohio State University could one day lead to new drugs, new medical treatments -- and even faster computer chips. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new kind ...

A team developed a new method for synthesizing a novel crystalline form of silicon with a hexagonal structure that could potentially be used to create next-generation electronic and energy devices ...

Article ‘Count’ and ‘Share’ for MIIT Key Laboratory for Low-dimensional Quantum Structure and Devices, BIT based on listed parameters only. According to the parameters selected above, there are no ...

Owing to the many different ways atoms can be arranged within the material, ice can exist in many more forms than what’s known as ice I, the type we’re all familiar with. Scientists have actually ...