Materials

A new SLAC study could improve simulations used to identify materials that can withstand the intense heat of future fusion reactors.

Hamish Carr Delgado, a PhD student in materials science and engineering, shares how he’s working at the nanoscale to produce more energy-efficient chips for AI data centers.

AI is contributing to a rising demand for electricity – a pressing sustainability challenge. Professor Will Chueh says it can also be part of the solution.

Stanford researchers have developed a hydrogel that draws moisture from the atmosphere and converts it into drinking water – even in extreme conditions.

A counterintuitive finding could lead to more powerful catalysts for clean hydrogen energy.

A new technique using ultrasound waves to activate light-emitting nanoparticles could be used to manipulate cell signals or facilitate light-based medical treatments in the future.

Researchers have developed a volcanic rock formula that cuts carbon emissions by 67 percent, potentially offering an affordable alternative to increasingly scarce cement additives.

The Artemis II mission launches this week as a first step toward returning to the moon and reaching Mars. Materials scientist Debbie Senesky explains the material tech that makes these missions possible.

Revisiting well-known semiconductors, engineers have produced a low-cost approach to infrared emitters and sensors.

A breakthrough technique offers insights into energy use, efficiency, and speed in computers and other devices.