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 new technology described in the study demonstrates the incredible potential of combining classic engineering principles (like the Tesla turbine) with modern materials science to address long-standing industrial challenges.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
In a post-launch blog from Rocket Lab, the company explained that keeping spacecraft in tip-top shape for years takes some clever engineering and notable materials science.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Sodium batteries make electric flight possible The sodium-air fuel cell – designed by a team led by Yet-Ming Chiang, a professor of materials science and engineering at MIT – works by combining liquid sodium with oxygen drawn from the air in a continuous reaction.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Dec. 2025
Not only can this extra layer keep you warm on a chilly day, but modern winter jackets are also a testament to centuries-old physics and cutting-edge materials science.
—Longji Cui, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
In a post-launch blog from Rocket Lab, the company explained that keeping spacecraft in tip-top shape for years takes some clever engineering and notable materials science.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Sodium batteries make electric flight possible The sodium-air fuel cell – designed by a team led by Yet-Ming Chiang, a professor of materials science and engineering at MIT – works by combining liquid sodium with oxygen drawn from the air in a continuous reaction.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Dec. 2025
Not only can this extra layer keep you warm on a chilly day, but modern winter jackets are also a testament to centuries-old physics and cutting-edge materials science.
—Longji Cui, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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