“Smart Materials” are materials that change their shape, color, or size in response to an externally applied stimulus. Examples of “external stimuli” include changes in temperature, application of an ...

At first glance, few materials would seem to have less in common than metals and textiles. And yet, by manufacturing nickel-titanium alloys as a highly deformable, interwoven material, more similar to ...

Next-generation vascular stents can make cardiovascular therapies minimally invasive and vascular treatments safe and less burdensome. In a new advancement, researchers from Japan and China have ...

Feb 5 (Reuters) - PC makers HP (HPQ.N), opens new tab, Dell (DELL.N), opens new tab, Acer (2353.TW), opens new tab and Asus (2357.TW), opens new tab are considering sourcing memory chips from Chinese ...

In the race for lighter, safer and more efficient electronics—from electric vehicles to transcontinental energy grids—one component literally holds the power: the polymer capacitor. Seen in such ...

Cardiovascular diseases constitute a major global health concern. Various complications that affect normal blood flow in ...

Heavy alcohol use can cause short-term memory loss, including blackouts that often begin around a 0.16% blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Long-term heavy drinking can lead to lasting memory and ...

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Next-generation vascular stents can make cardiovascular therapies minimally invasive and vascular treatments safe and less burdensome. In a new ...