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2026 Hertz Fellowship Application Now Open
Fannie and John Hertz FoundationGrant and Award Announcement
The Hertz Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing American scientific and technological leadership, today announced that the application for the 2026 Hertz Fellowship is now open. The Hertz Fellowship is one of the most competitive and coveted awards for doctoral students in applied sciences, engineering and mathematics. Hertz Fellows receive up to five years of funding, giving them freedom from the traditional constraints of graduate training and the independence needed to pursue groundbreaking research. They also gain lifelong professional support, including mentoring, events and networking opportunities.
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Starch-based superwettable systems: a green leap in material science
Higher Education PressEver wondered how nature’s waterproof leaves and self-cleaning surfaces could inspire new materials? A recent study in Engineering explores how starch, a common kitchen ingredient, can be used to create advanced superwettable systems for packaging, water treatment, and even food taste enhancement. Discover how this eco-friendly solution is shaping the future of material science!
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Innovative model for zinc fluidized bed roaster temperature prediction
Higher Education PressLooking to improve zinc production? Scientists have developed a new model that can quickly and accurately predict temperatures in industrial roasters using minimal data. This innovation could enhance efficiency and product quality in zinc smelting. Find out how it works and its potential impact in our latest report!
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Innovative nanographite system for enhanced oil recovery in deep reservoirs
Higher Education PressUnlocking deep oil reservoirs just got easier! Scientists have developed a groundbreaking nanographite system that boosts oil recovery in extreme conditions. Read on to discover how this innovative solution overcomes high-temperature and high-salinity challenges, offering a game-changing approach for enhanced oil extraction.
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Pusan National University scientists develop self-deploying material for next-gen robotics
Pusan National UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
Origami-inspired deployable structures are promising owing to their compact storage and efficient deployment. Recently, a team of researchers from Pusan National University have made an innovative breakthrough in this field. They present a multi-resin dispensing process for creating monolithic fiber-reinforced polymer structures with selective rigidity and flexibility, enabling origami-inspired deployable robotics applications with precise mechanical property control and mass production potential.
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- Composites Part B Engineering
SEOULTECH researchers develop revolutionary 3D-printed smart materials create high-performance pressure sensors for wearables
Seoul National University of Science & TechnologyPeer-Reviewed Publication
Tactile sensors are indispensable in robotics, prosthetics, wearables, and healthcare monitoring. Now, researchers from SeoulTech have investigated 3D-printed auxetic metamaterials with negative Poisson's ratio behavior that enhance tactile sensor performance through inward contraction and localized strain concentration under compression. The research demonstrates superior sensitivity in both capacitive and resistive sensor configurations, with practical applications in pressure mapping arrays and wearable gait monitoring systems.
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- Advanced Functional Materials