Using a novel surface-sensitive spectroscopy method, scientists explored atomic vibrations in crystalline material surfaces near interfaces. The findings illuminate quantum behaviors that play ...

An innovative circuit design could enable miniature devices, such as microdrones and other microrobotics, to be powered for longer periods of time while staying lightweight and compact. Using ...

A team of international researchers has used a new 3D-printing technique to create microfibers just 1.5 microns thick. As ...

Many objects that we normally deal with in quantum physics are only visible with special microscopes—individual molecules or ...

Plastic that conducts electricity might sound impossible. But there is a special class of materials known as "electronic ...

An AI algorithm was taught to produce the lightest and strongest possible geometric structure for a nanomaterial (depending ...

There are many large language models to choose from; some excel at coding, whereas others are better for synthesizing ...

Researchers have developed high-performance nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the lightness of Styrofoam. Developed by researchers at the University of Toronto ...

Byron Bay has lost its iconic clothing-optional beach, a space once celebrated for its inclusivity and connection to nature. This closure is a loss for locals and visitors who value body positivity ...

Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have used machine learning to design nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the ...

These artists are drawing inspiration from nature, using natural materials in their work, revisiting ancient mythologies or moving away from a human-centric world view towards a deeper respect of ...