Scientists have twisted DNA into programmable nanostructures that form themselves — and could reshape future materials for light, sound, and electronics.

The secret to how steel hardens and shape-memory alloys snap into place lies in rapid, atomic-scale shifts that scientists ...

Crystals may seem flawless, but deep inside they contain tiny structural imperfections that dramatically influence their ...

Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed new mathematical models that offer new insights into the behavior of ...

Understanding the natural geometry of crystals has long fascinated scientists, especially when studying how materials behave ...

Researchers have succeeded in creating a "time crystal" in the laboratory that maintains autonomous rhythms at room temperature.

A new liquid crystal system rapidly switches between clear and opaque states, enabling fast smart windows and controllable ...

Solar cells and computer chips need silicon layers that are as perfect as possible. Every imperfection in the crystalline structure increases the risk of reduced efficiency or defective switching ...