Beauty R&D is shifting toward “materials intelligence,” using AI and atom-level simulation to model ingredient interactions, cut trial-and-error, reduce waste, and speed the development of safer, higher-performing formulations.
By Ankit Singh
28 Jan 2026
Metal Organic Frameworks have enjoyed a brighter spotlight in recent years - especially after the Nobel Prize win in Chemistry last year. Here, we look into the use of these porous structures and how they are being explored in R&D.
By Mohsin Abbas
26 Jan 2026
AI could transform materials R&D. But how it does this, and how well it is adopted, is yet to be seen. Here, we take a look into the current case studies which demonstrate its success.
By Atif Suhail
21 Jan 2026
Inside the Findings That Shaped Materials Science takes a closer look at some of those turning points - the ideas, lab innovations, and breakthroughs that shifted the way we study and use materials. In today's piece, we take a closer look at crystallography.
By Ankit Singh
19 Jan 2026
New research highlights how biogenic materials, ranging from antimicrobial nanoparticles to biomorphic bone scaffolds, are finding practical roles in healthcare and the built environment.
Responsive polymers and smart materials adapt to stimuli, providing solutions to drug delivery, tissue engineering, and even innovative 4D printing technologies. Here, we explain what exactly they are and how they work.
By Atif Suhail
12 Jan 2026
In this article, we get technical. What is Floquet engineering, and how can this quantum-level science impact materials? We explain this and more.
By Atif Suhail
7 Jan 2026
Scientists are developing materials that adapt to their surroundings, helping to clean water more efficiently and more sustainably.
Clean pigments in cosmetics reflect a commitment to safety and sustainability, emphasizing purity, particle engineering, and environmental impact management.
By Ankit Singh
31 Dec 2025
Hydrogen’s promise is limited by how it is stored. This article examines how high-entropy alloys could reshape solid-state hydrogen storage, and the challenges that remain.
By Mohsin Abbas
22 Dec 2025