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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What breakthroughs might soon become possible in the life sciences, in robotics, in materials science, in the fight against climate change?
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Rob Toews, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The alchemy of cooking involves teaching children and other learners about microbiology, physics, chemistry, materials science, math, cooking techniques and tools, food ingredients and their sourcing, human health and problem-solving.
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Also, access to cutting-edge quantum hardware will accelerate progress in a variety of domains such as materials science, drug discovery and complex optimization problems.
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Rob Toews, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The alchemy of cooking involves teaching children and other learners about microbiology, physics, chemistry, materials science, math, cooking techniques and tools, food ingredients and their sourcing, human health and problem-solving.
—Patrick Lin, Professor Of Philosophy, Discover Magazine, 6 Sep. 2024
Also, access to cutting-edge quantum hardware will accelerate progress in a variety of domains such as materials science, drug discovery and complex optimization problems.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Origin and the Landauer Principle math materials science animals
human body
space exploration
1 free article left
Want More?
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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