Robots intended to work alongside people or operate in confined, unpredictable environments need actuators that can bend, ...

Virginia Tech advances additive friction stir deposition - creating a strong, defect-free material that can be 3D printed in bulk.

Zinc-tin alloy sputtering targets play a vital role in thin-film deposition for semiconductor fabrication, optical coatings, ...

Abstract: This study proposes a novel lightweight robotic gripper with a high-payload capacity using shape-memory-alloy (SMA) actuators and a self-locking mechanism. The multi-joint fingers of the ...

Researchers in the US have developed a novel 3D-printed smart composite that enables brittle ceramics to bend, absorb energy, and withstand heavy mechanical loads, while being manufactured at full ...

Since his postdoctoral days at MIT, Hang Yu, associate professor of materials science and engineering, has been wrestling ...

Abstract: As a type of smart materials, magnetic shape memory alloy (MSMA) possesses the characteristics of a large output strain and a high frequency response, making it highly suitable for the ...

A nutrient-rich diet supports brain health and may help prevent chronic diseases linked to cognitive decline. Fatty fish, leafy greens, berries, and walnuts are especially beneficial due to their high ...