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Study Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Controlling Heat Flow in Solid Materials

New research from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with The Ohio State University and Amphenol Corporation, challenges conventional understanding about controlling heat flow in solid materials.

9 Mar 2026

How Platinum Atoms Prevent Sintering and Extend the Life of Catalysts

A team of researchers, including scientists at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, investigated a class of metal nanoparticles used as catalysts in major industrial processes. They found that adding a trace amount of platinum to copper nanoparticles greatly reduced an effect known as "sintering," which causes these catalysts to degrade over time.

6 Mar 2026

New Research Initiatives Strengthen Supply Chain for Isotopically Enriched Materials

The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced significant progress in research and development initiatives to increase the supply chain for isotopically enriched materials. These materials are critical to quantum information science and other advanced technologies.

5 Mar 2026

Strain and Advanced Materials Boost Performance in Atom-Thin Transistors

New modeling reveals how strain and high-k dielectrics mitigate phonon scattering in ultra-scaled MoS2 transistors, enhancing performance in nanometre devices.

24 Feb 2026

Specially Engineered Crystal Demonstrates Unexpected Atomic Arrangement

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, working with international partners, have uncovered surprising behavior in a specially engineered crystal.

17 Feb 2026

Scientists Achieve Sub-Second 3D Printing Using Rotating Light Field

Achieving sub-second 3D printing, DISH combines wave-optics modeling and angular illumination to improve resolution and depth in additive manufacturing.

17 Feb 2026

High-Frequency Filtering for 6G Communication Redefined

Advancements in spin-wave filters could revolutionize 6G communication, providing flexible RF front ends with superior performance metrics for future networks.

10 Feb 2026

Soft Electrodes Could Improve Non-Invasive Nerve Stimulation

Polyurethane-based soft electrodes offer a scalable solution for non-invasive nerve stimulation, improving comfort and electrical contact in wearable devices.

5 Feb 2026

Hiden Analytical Showcases Key Features of the ECL Series for Real-Time Electrochemical Discovery

Following the successful launch of the ECL Series, Hiden Analytical is highlighting the core features that make this electrochemical toolkit a powerful platform for HPR-40 DEMS users engaged in real-time analysis of gases and volatile species in electrochemical research.

From Hiden Analytical 3 Feb 2026

CRAIC Technologies Introduces Updated 508PV™ Microscope Spectrophotometer for Semiconductor Metrology

CRAIC Technologies, the global leader in UV-Visible-NIR microspectroscopy, today announced significant technology updates to the 508PV™ Microscope Spectrophotometer, designed to meet the precision demands of semiconductor fabs and R&D laboratories.

From CRAIC Technologies 30 Jan 2026

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