The Materials Project, an open-access database founded in 2011, computes the properties of both known and predicted materials. The new dataset includes how the atoms of a material are arranged (the crystal structure) and how stable it is (formation energy).
Optical wireless may no longer have any obstacles. A new study has made it possible to create photonic chips that mathematically calculate the optimal shape of light to best pass through any environment, even one that is unknown or changing over time.
A novel tunable stealth material design drawing inspiration from leaves can provide adjustable radar and infrared camouflage from a single lightweight structure, overcoming challenges that have impeded multifunctional stealth technologies for decades.
New research explores how contaminants like salt and alcohol in ice affect its adhesion to surfaces, revealing that impure ice is less sticky under certain conditions and offering insights for innovative winterization techniques.
