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June 4, 2026

Organic glass scintillators: A Q&A with Sara Pozzi

The radiation detection material stands to improve nuclear security by clearly distinguishing radiation types from a safe distance.
June 1, 2026

Knee exoskeletons to relieve arthritis pain, preserve mobility

Extending a motorized brace approach to take the load off arthritic knees, a U-M research team shifts from boosting strength to reducing joint contact forces.
May 21, 2026

Complexity isn’t subjective. The right amount results in new nanomaterial properties

Graph theory can quantify complexity, defined as a mix of order and disorder. Nanoparticle structures with the optimal ratio have new or enhanced capabilities.
May 20, 2026

Better helium reporting to improve fission and fusion materials modeling

Helium generation predictions vary by as much as 200%, a new standardized reporting method can help move the field forward.
May 15, 2026

Key structures to metallic glass stability revealed with machine learning

Using the second-nearest neighboring atoms to predict metallic glass stability can help researchers more accurately model the disordered solid with strong, elastic properties.
May 14, 2026

Modeling particles reveals soil density impact on surface fault ruptures

The discrete element method models tens of millions of distinct particles to help understand this rare earthquake hazard and inform resilient civil engineering design.