Researchers with the schools of science and engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) are exploring new ways to ...

Year 5 Science Properties and change of materials learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.

Architected materials – like this 3D lattice – get their properties not from what they are made out of, but from their structure. Ryan Lee, CC BY-ND The new material is a type of architected ...

Learn how to identify different materials based on their physical properties. Discover how to separate mixtures, such as sand and water. Learn about dissolving with this Year 5 Bitesize Science guide.

High pressure is a powerful and clean variable, which when applied can bring about large changes in structure and properties of materials. It can be used to simulate the conditions found deep inside ...

Piezomagnetic material changes magnetic properties when stretched Date: March 16, 2018 Source: University of California - Davis Summary: Piezoelectric materials, which generate an electric current ...