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2-D form of tungsten ditelluride is full of surprises
The general public might think of the 21st century as an era of revolutionary technological platforms, such as smartphones or social...
Aug 9, 20183 min read


Introducing the latest in textiles: Soft hardware
The latest development in textiles and fibers is a kind of soft hardware that you can wear: cloth that has electronic devices built right...
Aug 8, 20184 min read


Scientists develop new materials that move in response to light
Researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering have developed magnetic elastomeric composites that move in different ways when...
Jul 23, 20183 min read


Detecting damage in non-magnetic steel with the help of magnetism
Wear, corrosion, material fatigue are signs of degradation that are common to most materials. This makes it all the more important to...
Jul 20, 20183 min read


Two faces offer limitless possibilities
Named for the mythical god with two faces, Janus membranes -- double-sided membranes that serve as gatekeepers between two substances --...
Jul 18, 20183 min read


Ytterbium: The quantum memory of tomorrow
Quantum communication and cryptography are the future of high-security communication. But many challenges lie ahead before a worldwide...
Jul 17, 20183 min read
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