#Materials_Science

Joseph Shavit

Dec 9, 2021

Transforming materials with light could lead to ultrafast light-based computers and more

Imagine windows that can easily transform into mirrors, or super high-speed computers that run not on electrons but light.

Joseph Shavit

Nov 26, 2021

‘Super jelly’ can survive being run over by a car

Researchers have developed a jelly-like material that can withstand the weight of an elephant, and completely recover its original shape.

Joseph Shavit

Nov 8, 2021

Creating an artificial material that can sense, adapt to its environment

Researchers have developed an artificial material which can respond to its environment and make decisions not directed by a human being.

Joseph Shavit

Jul 21, 2021

Researchers develop new material for lightweight armor - tougher than Kevlar and steel

Army-funded research identified a new material that may lead to lightweight armor, protective coatings, and blast shields