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University of Vienna Team Reconstructs Internal Magnetism From External Field

To build faster and more energy-efficient computers, researchers need to understand nanoscale magnetic materials. But looking inside these tiny magnets is surprisingly difficult: modern microscopes only measure the magnetic field outside the material, not the magnetic pattern inside. Because many different internal patterns can produce the exact same field, working backwards has long been a challenge.

20 Oct 2026

Novel High Temperature Aluminum Alloys Target Titanium Replacement in Aerospace

It's a typical evening at the bar, glasses clinking and conversation humming, until an unusual sight warrants a double take. At a nearby table, a young man in a T-shirt and jeans —and safety goggles and gloves —appears to be casting metal.

20 Oct 2026

BioMADE Integration Accelerates Commercialization of Biobased Materials and Chemicals

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has joined BioMADE, a national institute focused on advancing manufacturing using biological systems in the United States, strengthening connections between ORNL research, industry needs and pathways to commercial-scale production of new chemicals and materials.

20 Oct 2026

Particle Measuring Systems Launches the First 20 nm Particle Counter Certified for Hazardous-Area Solvent Monitoring

Particle Measuring Systems (PMS), a global leader in contamination monitoring solutions, announces the launch of the Chem 20™ SM, a 20 nm solvent particle counter engineered for use in hazardous areas.

From Particle Measuring Systems 16 Oct 2026

Carver’s Redesigned Autopellet PR Press Series Features New Touchscreen, Ergonomic Design, and Smaller Footprint

Laboratory press manufacturer Carver is launching its redesigned AutoPellet RP Press Series, featuring a new enhanced color touchscreen interface, ergonomic design, and a smaller footprint.

From Carver, Inc. 16 Oct 2026

Terbium Complex Lights Up Fingerprints and Security Marks While Showing Preliminary Bioactivity

Researchers developed a terbium(III) complex with salicylic acid hydrazide that produced predominantly green luminescence and was tested for anti-counterfeiting inks, latent fingerprint visualization, and several laboratory bioactivity measures. Under the study conditions, the material showed durable visible luminescence, resolved fingerprint details across varied surfaces, and produced preliminary antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and a-glucosidase-inhibitory results that require further validation.

16 Oct 2026

New Approach Streamlines the Search for Optimal Diamond Quantum Components

A faster way of finding the best diamond-based materials for quantum computers has been developed by a researcher at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL).

14 Oct 2026

Managing Supply Chain Uncertainty with New Super Intelligence Driven Motor Platform

As manufacturers face growing uncertainty tied to critical material shortages and global supply chain disruptions, the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have developed a Super Intelligence (SI)-driven platform to help companies evaluate electric motor technologies before market conditions shift.

14 Oct 2026

New Imaging Technique Reveals Concrete Behavior during Printing Stages

A Rowan University team of engineers has developed a new way to measure how 3D printed concrete deforms during printing and curing, revealing how lower layers respond to the weight and pressure of newly deposited material.

14 Oct 2026

Study Optimizes Platinum Catalysts for Low-Temperature Aqueous-Phase Methanol Reforming

Hydrogen is a promising low-carbon energy carrier, but its low volumetric energy density makes storage and transportation difficult. Methanol offers an attractive alternative because it is liquid under ambient conditions, contains 12.5 wt% hydrogen and can be transported using existing fuel infrastructure.

7 Oct 2026

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