Researchers developed a new type of ceramic fiber aerogel, featuring highly anisotropic thermal conductivity and extreme thermal stability through directional bio-inspired design. (Nanowerk News) A ...

What happens when you’re not constrained by the limits of traditional manufacturing? Boas explains how 3D printing has empowered his team to leave behind the compromises of extrusion and laser cutting ...

Inspired by the architecture of human bone’s tough outer layer, engineers at Princeton have developed a cement-based material that is 5.6 times more damage-resistant than standard counterparts. The ...