Materials science

A laser cutter could create new wave of bioelectronics Laser cutter

A laser cutter could create new wave of bioelectronics

UChicago scientists invent first-of-its-kind method for pacemakers, other applications

Researchers discover that materials ‘remember’ past stresses as they age Side by side comparison of line drawings of different kinds of order

Researchers discover that materials ‘remember’ past stresses as they age

Discovery by UChicago, Penn scientists could yield new technology with unique properties

How a ‘vegetable ion’ helped scientists unlock theory behind transitions of materials Illustration of a physics phenomenon with four "wings" emanating from the center.

How a ‘vegetable ion’ helped scientists unlock theory behind transitions of materials

UChicago scientists create a ‘crystal within a crystal’ for new electronic devices Blue phase liquid crystals

UChicago scientists create a ‘crystal within a crystal’ for new electronic devices

Machine learning could help scientists invent flexible electronics Flexible electronics

Machine learning could help scientists invent flexible electronics

Tiny brushes that make surfaces slippery may not work as intended, study finds Polyelectrolyte brushes

Tiny brushes that make surfaces slippery may not work as intended, study finds

Researchers sew atomic lattices seamlessly together Lattice of blue and red atoms connected by thread

Researchers sew atomic lattices seamlessly together

Molecular engineer Paul Nealey elected to National Academy of Engineering Thumbnail

Molecular engineer Paul Nealey elected to National Academy of Engineering

Researchers invent tiny, light-powered wires to modulate brain's electrical signals Yellow cell under a microscope

Researchers invent tiny, light-powered wires to modulate brain's electrical signals

Quantum systems work together for change, UChicago scientists find

Quantum systems work together for change, UChicago scientists find