Materials Science Videos

• Mathematics
  Mathematical Modeling
  Math Puzzles
  Computer Modeling
  Distributed Computing
  Communications
   
  

  Mathematicians To Thank For Great Graphics

  100 powerful supercomputers perform geometrical, algebraic and calculus-based calculations to animate Pixar's characters. The laws of physics that inform the dynamics of fabric movement are most used ... > more
• Physics
  Quantum Physics
  Nuclear Energy
  Optics
  Spintronics
  Chemistry
   
  

  Physicist Explains Basic Principles Through Hands-on Fun

  A Colorado State University professor has discovered how to get teens excited about science. Jones' Little Shop of Physics consists of 200 experiments using common household products that spin, glow, ... > more
• Materials Science
  Inorganic Chemistry
  Electricity
  Chemistry
  Detectors
  Energy Technology
   
  

  Chemists Create Self-assembling Conductive Rubber

  Polymer chemists have created a flexible, indestructible material, called metal rubber, that can be heated, frozen, washed or doused with jet fuel, and still retain its electricity-conducting ... > more
• Global Warming
  Climate
  Nature
  Air Quality
  Environmental Issues
  Organic Chemistry
   
  

  Environmental Engineers Use Algae To Capture Carbon Dioxide

  Engineers have designed a simple, sustainable and natural carbon sequestration solution using algae. A team at Ohio University created a photo bioreactor that uses photosynthesis to grow algae, ... > more
• Hurricanes and Cyclones
  Severe Weather
  Construction
  Civil Engineering
  Weather
  Climate
   
  

  Civil Engineers Improve Houses Against Hurricanes

  Polystyrene blocks used to build the walls in the home have survived a direct hit from a tornado, and improved version used in houses incorporates concrete with steel reinforcing inside. On a ... > more
• Construction
  Sports Science
  Transportation Science
  Weapons Technology
  Technology
  Solar Energy
   
  

  Human Factors Engineers Improve DIY Tools

  Human factors engineers say many household injuries can be avoided by following a few simple protective steps. They are also making tools safer to help reduce accidents, re-designing protective gear ... > more
• Internet
  Information Technology
  Artificial Intelligence
  Computer Modeling
  Biometric
  Computer Science
   
  

  Finding A Whatchamacallit On The Web

  VizSeek is one of the first search engines on the Internet to use a photograph, a 2D image, or a 3D model and transform it into a 3D shape. The search can be narrowed with additional information. The ... > more
• Nature of Water
  Insects (including Butterflies)
  Invasive Species
  Drought
  Nuclear Energy
  Materials Science
   
  

  Materials Scientists Copy Beetle Anatomy To Develop New Coatings

  Scientists at M.I.T. looking to add new chemical functionalities to spray coatings have turned to the beetle for inspiration. Some beetles that live in very arid climates get their drinking water by ... > more
• Technology
  Computer Science
  Electronics
  Hacking
  Graphene
  Electricity
   
  

  Scientists Develop E-ink To Replace Books, Newspapers

  Scientists at Sony have developed an electronic version of ink, currently used in the E-Reader, that enables thousands of books to be carried around in one portable, energy-efficient case. Ink ... > more
• Construction
  Natural Disasters
  Tsunamis
  Earthquakes
  Civil Engineering
  Hurricanes and Cyclones
   
  

  Engineers Design Nails To Better Resist Natural Disasters

  Geometry and mathematical calculations were used to design a next-generation nail for building homes that are twice as resistant to high winds and nearly 50 percent more resistant to earthquake ... > more

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