Checking the quality of materials just got easier with a new AI tool

Advancing technologies like batteries, electronics, and pharmaceuticals relies on discovering and verifying new materials, a process traditionally slowed by costly, time-consuming quality checks using specialized instruments. While AI has accelerated material discovery by identifying promising candidates from vast databases, MIT engineers have now developed a new AI tool that streamlines the verification process, potentially reducing […]

Physics-based machine learning could unlock better 3D-printed materials

An NSF-funded initiative led by Lehigh University’s Parisa Khodabakhshi is advancing machine learning models that integrate physical laws to accelerate the design of high-performance alloys for aerospace, automotive, and healthcare applications. This effort complements additive manufacturing—also known as 3D printing—which constructs objects layer by layer using materials like metals, polymers, and biomaterials, offering a powerful […]

New model reveals the hidden structure of everyday materials

Scientists are working to better understand how components in mixed materials like concrete or underground rock are distributed, which could lead to stronger materials and safer storage of substances like carbon dioxide or nuclear waste. A key tool in this effort is the Poisson model, which randomly divides space using flat surfaces to simulate how […]

Scientists create a paper-thin light that glows like the sun

Scientists have created an ultra-thin, paper-like LED that emits a warm, sunlike glow by precisely blending red, yellow-green, and blue quantum dots to mimic natural sunlight. This breakthrough offers improved color accuracy and reduced eye strain, with potential applications in home lighting, electronic displays, and workspaces. Unlike traditional bulky bulbs, this slender design could transform […]