Materials Science

Toughening turbines

Whether they’re riding the wind or toiling in conventional coal and gas plants, turbines harness mechanical energy to produce electrical… Read More

April 30, 2015

Good conduct metal

As the U.S. power grid strains under growing demand from urban population centers, it’s become vital to efficiently transmit electricity… Read More

October 23, 2014

Data wave

Big data extends far beyond its literal interpretation. It’s more than large volumes of information. It’s also complexity, including new… Read More

May 1, 2013

Corralling carbon dioxide

Producing electricity to power our homes and businesses while also reducing carbon dioxide emissions remains difficult. Fossil fuels provide most… Read More

January 25, 2012

Inside materials’ DNA

If you spend any time working on a laptop or using a smart phone, you’ve noticed that computers are lighter,… Read More

September 15, 2010

Concrete calculations

Concrete is a $100 billion business in the United States. The material is used for all manner of structures, from… Read More

June 1, 2009