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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The spindle’s mechanical quirks show just how weird materials science can get at the finest scales of life.
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Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
Quantum computing could be significantly useful in areas such as chemistry and materials science.
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Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
The Ferrari partnership has catalyzed this philosophy, bringing to bear the materials science, simulation technologies and manufacturing precision that have made Maranello the benchmark of motorsport engineering.
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Richard Mille Contributor,
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25 June 2026
To maintain eligibility, these systems must successfully execute complex calculations tied to specific physical sciences, focusing heavily on plasma physics, high-energy physics, materials science, and molecular chemistry.
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Interesting Engineering,
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Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
Quantum computing could be significantly useful in areas such as chemistry and materials science.
—
Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
The Ferrari partnership has catalyzed this philosophy, bringing to bear the materials science, simulation technologies and manufacturing precision that have made Maranello the benchmark of motorsport engineering.
—
Richard Mille Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
To maintain eligibility, these systems must successfully execute complex calculations tied to specific physical sciences, focusing heavily on plasma physics, high-energy physics, materials science, and molecular chemistry.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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