Material Fabrication

A new type of material called a mechanical neural network can learn and change its physical properties to create adaptable, strong structures

The Conversation: A new type of material can learn and improve its ability to deal with unexpected forces thanks to a unique lattice structure with connections of variable stiffness, as…

Thinnest ferroelectric material ever paves the way for new energy-efficient devices

PhysOrg: Discovery of intriguing material behavior at small scales could reduce energy demands for computing. As electronic devices become smaller and smaller, the materials that power them need to…

Quantum material goes ‘loopy’ in magnetic field

Materials Today: A series of buzzing, bee-like ‘loop-currents’ could explain a recently discovered, never-before-seen phenomenon in a type of quantum material. The findings by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) may one day help engineers to develop new…

3D printing drones developed to build and repair structures while flying

New Civil Engineer: A fleet of “bee-inspired” 3D drones that build and repair structures while flying has been created by a team of researchers. Researchers from Imperial College London and Empa,…