Heat that emanates from tailpipes and the human body can be converted directly into electricity, but the process is not very efficient or affordable right now. Read more »
It’s strong, conductive and flexible, and research continues to find more applications. Will graphene catch on or travel the same path as carbon nanotubes? Read more »
Solar Impulse is the first manned solar aircraft that can fly by both day and night. It took just over two months for it to cross the U.S., including stops in… Read more »
On the two year anniversary of the Material Genome Initiative, the White House announced several new initiatives to push material research forward. Read more »