Research Articles
The Ultimate DIY: Building the Future, One Molecule at a Time
Discover how Layer-by-Layer (LbL) Assembly enables scientists to construct ultra-thin, highly tailored films with atomic-level precision for revolutionary applications.
Quantum Leap: How AI is Unleashing Quantum Computing's Full Potential in Materials Science
Discover how machine learning potentials are extending quantum computing's reach in materials science, enabling breakthroughs in energy, medicine, and technology.
Through the Looking Glass: Unveiling the Hidden Order of Metallic Glass
Discover how scientists directly observed the atomic structure of metallic glasses, revealing hidden order in seemingly disordered materials.
When Symmetry and Chaos Coexist: The Strange Case of GeTe
Explore the fascinating paradox of germanium telluride (GeTe), a material that becomes more symmetric at high temperatures while harboring severe local disorder.
Counting the Uncountable: How Daan Frenkel Solved Sand's Entropy Puzzle
Explore Daan Frenkel's groundbreaking research on granular entropy and how he developed computational methods to count seemingly infinite sand arrangements.
Bridging the Time Gap: How Atomistic Simulations Unlock Nature's Slowest Secrets
Exploring time-scale bridging in atomistic simulations to understand slow dynamics in materials science
The Invisible Fault Lines: How Single Atoms Can Make or Break a Metal
Explore how molecular dynamics simulations reveal how single atoms at grain boundaries dramatically affect metal strength and durability.
Cracking the Code of Crystal Chaos: X-Ray Diffraction Unveils Secrets of Shocked Materials
Discover how revolutionary X-ray diffraction techniques are revealing atomic-scale transformations in materials under extreme conditions in real time.
Bridging Realms: How Computers Simulate Materials from Atoms to Aircraft
Explore how multiscale modeling bridges atomic and macroscopic scales to accelerate materials design in aerospace, electronics, and energy applications.
Nanoscale Aggregation: The Secret Superpower of Advanced Polymers
Explore how nanoscale aggregation in acid- and ion-containing polymers creates materials with unprecedented mechanical properties and self-healing capabilities.