Quantum photonics could be a pivotal part of future quantum technology if the right materials can be created, a new review ...

A new review identifies multifunctionality as a key barrier to programmable quantum photonic circuits and highlights 2D ...

Natural materials like bone, bird feathers and wood have an intelligent approach to physical stress distribution, despite their irregular architectures. However, the relationship between stress ...

Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a programmable thermal device that can control where heat is radiated while remembering its configuration even after power is removed, a ...

Researchers have developed a technique to 3D-print materials with customizable mechanical properties that can also sense how they are moving and interacting with their environment. Their method only ...

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(Nanowerk Spotlight) Imagine a material that doesn’t just respond to one stimulus, like heat or light, but can sense multiple environmental triggers and adjust its behavior accordingly. Picture this ...

This is a summary of a story that originally appeared on the Pratt School of Engineering. Mechanical engineers at Duke University have made a breakthrough in programmable materials that can be ...