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Astronomers discover a planet that’s rapidly disintegrating, producing a comet-like tail

Astronomers discover a planet that’s rapidly disintegrating, producing a comet-like tail

MIT astronomers have discovered a planet some 140 light-years from Earth that is rapidly crumbling to pieces. 

Apr 23, 20256 min read
A Colloidal Crystal Model for Controlled Polymorph Selection

A Colloidal Crystal Model for Controlled Polymorph Selection

Researchers at Tohoku University took a deep dive into using colloidal crystallization as a model system to figure…

Apr 22, 20253 min read
Smart Surface Design Prevents Condensation Flooding

Smart Surface Design Prevents Condensation Flooding

Condensation is critical for applications like power generation, water harvesting, and cooling systems.

Apr 22, 20252 min read
ALMA Discovers “Space Tornadoes” Around the Milky Way’s Core 

ALMA Discovers “Space Tornadoes” Around the Milky Way’s Core 

Swirling through the Milky Way’s central zone, surrounding the supermassive black hole Sgr A*, dust and gases constantly…

Apr 21, 20254 min read
To the brain, Esperanto and Klingon appear the same as English or Mandarin

To the brain, Esperanto and Klingon appear the same as English or Mandarin

A new study finds natural and invented languages elicit similar responses in the brain’s language-processing network.

Apr 21, 20257 min read
Precision-Shaped Crystals Cu2O Unlock New Potential for Clean Energy Catalysts

Precision-Shaped Crystals Cu2O Unlock New Potential for Clean Energy Catalysts

Can the shape of a crystal change how well it performs in clean energy technology?

Apr 21, 20253 min read

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MRS Bulletin Editor, Gopal Rao, Recognized by Auburn University as 2015 Materials Engineering Outstanding Alumnus of the Year

MRS Bulletin Editor, Gopal Rao, Recognized by Auburn University as 2015 Materials Engineering Outstanding Alumnus of the Year

ByAmrita TuladharApr 21, 20153 min read

During their Spring Reception, held April 10, 2015 at the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center, Auburn University recognized Gopal Rao of the Materials Research Society (MRS) as the Materials Engineering Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. Rao is editor of MRS Bulletin, the flagship publication of MRS and one of the most widely recognized and […]

Materials Research Society President-Elect, Kristi S. Anseth, Named 2015 Bayer Distinguished Lecturer at Pitt

Materials Research Society President-Elect, Kristi S. Anseth, Named 2015 Bayer Distinguished Lecturer at Pitt

ByAmrita TuladharApr 21, 20154 min read

Materials research society (MRS) Vice President/President-Elect, Kristi S. Anseth, has been named recipient of the 2015 Bayer Distinguished Lectureship by the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of…

GLOBE Program Marks 20 Years of Global Earth Science Education

GLOBE Program Marks 20 Years of Global Earth Science Education

ByAmrita TuladharApr 21, 20154 min read

On Earth Day, April 22, NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF) celebrate 20 years of international cooperation and collaboration to engage students, scientists, and teachers in 114 countries in…

A strategic alliance between Thermo Fisher Scientific and NUS reveals three projects receiving their multi-year funds

A strategic alliance between Thermo Fisher Scientific and NUS reveals three projects receiving their multi-year funds

ByAmrita TuladharApr 19, 20154 min read

Singapore – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and the National University of Singapore (NUS) on 13 April announced three research projects, which are supported under…