Atomic Legos
huizhao2021-07-14T10:25:11-06:0011/05
Metamaterials
by Hui Zhao
Scientists have developed a way to engineer new forms of matter by stacking different types of layers, each only one atom thick, on top of one another.
Magnets, Gatorade, and the Quest for Energy-Efficient Computers
leighton2021-07-14T10:40:22-06:0009/30
Computing with fool's gold?
Fool's gold is a beautiful mineral often mistaken for gold, but recent research shows that its scientific value may be great indeed. Using a liquid similar to Gatorade, it can be turned into a magnet at the flick of a switch! Read on to learn more!
Bioelectricity, Reimagined
anirvan.guha2021-07-14T10:51:40-06:0001/23
Electric Eel Inspires New Power Source
by Anirvan Guha
The electric eel's ability to generate incredibly large amounts of electric power from within its body has fascinated scientists for centuries. In fact, some of the world’s first batteries were inspired by studies of this amazing animal. Now, scientists have developed a new eel-inspired energy source that may one day be used to power electronics implanted within the human body.