Within materials science, the surface is often where the most important interactions occur. Whether the focus is corrosion, catalysis, adhesion, or biomaterials, the outermost atomic layers determine ...

This material shines under harsh conditions. It’s called zirconium diboride, and it starts glowing when it’s heated to around 1200 K. The ZrB 2 in this picture is being heated to over 2500 K. Ayoyele ...