Posts Tagged ‘materials engineering’
Math shows how materials meld to last
CARNEGIE MELLON (US) — A large-scale computer simulation of the evolution of grain boundaries under a variety of conditions is giving scientists insight into what is needed to precisely engineer a material. Continue…
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Science & Technology - Apr 21, 2011 15:58 - 1 Comment
Microchip speeds up drug development
STANFORD (US) — A microchip packed with highly-sensitive nanosensors could significantly accelerate the drug development process. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 5, 2011 10:06 - 0 Comments
Alga sponge cleans up nuclear waste
NORTHWESTERN (US) — A common freshwater alga acts like a sponge, soaking up one of the more dangerous radioactive materials created within a nuclear reactor. (more…)
