materials science
noun
: the scientific study of the properties and applications of materials of construction or manufacture (such as ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites)
materials scientist
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The discoveries stem from a recent revolution in materials science: All three new instances of superconductivity arise in devices assembled from flat sheets of atoms.
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Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Dow, a materials science company, named Karen Carter chief operating officer.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Finally, one of the most exciting applications is in materials science.
—John Koetsier, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
One thing’s for certain: the future of materials science looks sticky, stringy and pretty spectacular.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Dow, a materials science company, named Karen Carter chief operating officer.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Finally, one of the most exciting applications is in materials science.
—John Koetsier, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
One thing’s for certain: the future of materials science looks sticky, stringy and pretty spectacular.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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