Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s (Berkeley Lab) Advanced Light Source produces bright beams of light used to study materials and molecules down to the atomic level. A state-of-the-art upgrade now underway will make that light not only brighter, but coherent: a property invisible to the naked eye, yet powerful enough to reveal atomic-scale anomalies in batteries, […]
New report identifies four moon sites for crewed missions to explore to advance scientific discovery
A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report recommends four sites for future crewed moon missions: Bhabha Crater, Mons Hadley, the Orientale Basin and the Aristarchus Plateau. Exploring these areas could help scientists better understand the moon’s history, the solar system and potential resources that could support future human exploration. “Exploring these lunar sites […]
OHIO researchers Faiz Rahman, Savas Kaya receive $550,000 NSF award for next-generation nanolithography
A new U.S. National Science Foundation award will support Dr. Faiz Rahman and Dr. Savas Kaya in developing an advanced electron-beam lithography technique capable of creating features smaller than 5 nanometers. The three-year, $550,000 project runs from Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2029. Electron-beam lithography is an important tool for fabricating extremely small customized […]
Locusts get a sensory assist from nanomaterials
Researchers are exploring how insects could serve as sensing systems in environments that are difficult or dangerous for humans to access. Research from Washington University in St. Louis combines insects’ biological abilities with engineering to potentially detect hazards, map areas and gather information in challenging environments. “We marry the best biology has to offer with […]
Enhancing hidden defects to strengthen metal materials
Scientists have discovered a way to use defects in crystals to create stronger materials. By organizing these imperfections into dense networks, researchers strengthened two metal alloys without changing their chemical composition. Notably, this method significantly increased both the amount of stress the metals could withstand and their resistance to gradual warping at high temperatures. These […]