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
noun
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This breakthrough merges materials science, AI, and wearable technology in a way that could refine human-machine interaction.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Simply put, there are complex problems that cannot be solved by classical computers, such as simulating molecules for drug discovery and materials science and optimizing large-scale systems in finance and logistics.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
In a one-two move, the materials science company turns agricultural residue into natural textile fiber, addressing the dual problem of both agri-waste and textile materials pollution.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Past examples include support for imaging physics that led to MRI and PET scans and early materials science research that enabled modern prosthetics.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Simply put, there are complex problems that cannot be solved by classical computers, such as simulating molecules for drug discovery and materials science and optimizing large-scale systems in finance and logistics.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
In a one-two move, the materials science company turns agricultural residue into natural textile fiber, addressing the dual problem of both agri-waste and textile materials pollution.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Past examples include support for imaging physics that led to MRI and PET scans and early materials science research that enabled modern prosthetics.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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