Before this study, most research on blast-induced TBI has focused on the effects of rapid changes in barometric pressure, also known as overpressure, on unmounted warfighters

The layout and design—how streets and buildings are arranged—makes a big difference in how heat builds up

New ultra-thin coating responds to heat and cold

Some e-cigarette heating coils could be leaking dangerous levels of metals into the aersols inhaled by the user

As an alternative energy technology, solid oxide fuel cells are a versatile, highly efficient power source that could play a vital role in the future of energy

Experiments with 'molecular anvils' mark an important advance for mechanochemistry, which has the potential to make chemistry greener and more precise

Researchers unlocked a novel strategy for synthesizing a highly versatile molecule called olympicene—a compound of carbon and hydrogen atoms named for its familiar shape

Providing a surface figure of λ/8 RMS and a surface roughness of less than 50Å RMS, these precision mirrors are designed for low scatter in the visible spectrum

"Compared to alternatives, our method is relatively simple and cost-effective," researcher says

Biodegradable bandages made from these fibers will accelerate the growth of tissue cells twice as quickly

In lab tests, mechanical stresses transformed a flexible strip of the material into a hard composite that can support 50 times its own weight

Scalable and cost-effective manufacturing of thin film devices