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 […]
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 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 […]
A team led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and George Washington University have confirmed that atoms in semiconductors will arrange themselves in distinctive localized patterns that change the material’s electronic behavior.
For the first time, scientists have created a fully functional memory chip only a few atoms thick and integrated it into conventional chips, an advance from Fudan University in China that could pave the way for more powerful and energy-efficient electronic devices.
