Research News

Incorporating weak bonds that lay the groundwork for new networks allows tougher double-network hydrogels that recover from damage

A new Beyond the Horizon project seeks to provide the fundamental understanding of solid-state sodium-ion batteries to make them the preferred power source of the future

Stefano Curtarolo provides insight on a proposed method to quickly and cheaply synthesize an emerging class of super hard materials

Olivier Delaire used the power of neutron scattering and large-scale computer simulations to figure out what's going on inside these materials.

Boyuan Chen is advancing robotics to help machines perceive their environment, adapt to real-world scenarios, and collaborate effectively with humans

Unusual atomic vibrations in a crystalline structure explain potential solid-state battery material’s superionic transport abilities

Duke's Medical Robotics Symposium highlighted advancements in surgical technology, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between engineers, clinicians and students

Stabilizing the glassy state of materials using rare instrumentation unlocks a new line of research for perovskites

Researchers at Duke University’s General Robotics Lab present CREW, a platform facilitating seamless interaction between humans and AI to enable more intuitive and effective partnerships

Experts from around the world gathered at Duke for the first Advanced Multifunctional Metamaterials Workshop to shape the future of the field

The Harnessing Data for Materials Symposium brought together researchers working on AI and machine learning tools to accelerate advancements in materials science.

New approach to devices that manipulate small particles with acoustic waves could enable enhanced abilities