In a colourful solution to a dangerous problem, Australian scientists are adapting a component from cutting-edge solar cells to design a rapid, […] More
A typical nuclear reactor uses only a small fraction of its fuel rod to produce power before the energy-generating reaction naturally terminates. […] More
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) recently awarded cooperative agreements to establish two new University Research Alliances (URAs); these alliances are part […] More
Northwestern University scientists have successfully combined a nanomaterial effective at destroying toxic nerve agents with textile fibers. This new composite material one […] More
The U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command develops and delivers material readiness, synchronizing and integrating capabilities in support of the Army Chief of […] More
Metal-organic frameworks, showcased by the model here, can be incorporated into textiles to create self-decontaminating scarves. Photo credit: Brad Kroner. With new […] More
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Chemical and Biological Technologies Department is developing materials to provide ‘second skin’ protection from exposure to chemical […] More
The Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Enterprise Science Initiative (DESI) is a pilot program that supports use-inspired basic research performed by university-industry […] More