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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Quantum computing will be transformative to all society and enable exponentially faster problem-solving compared to classical computing, especially for complex fields like cryptography, materials science, and AI.
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Corning: The global materials science company was added to the list after a $1.5 billion investment in Michigan was highlighted in an April press release.
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In many ways, materials science is a discipline of immense social consequence.
—Peter Mullner, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
Startups in materials science and ternary logic systems could redefine computing paradigms.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Hyundai did not respond to a request for comment,
Corning: The global materials science company was added to the list after a $1.5 billion investment in Michigan was highlighted in an April press release.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA Today, 8 July 2025
In many ways, materials science is a discipline of immense social consequence.
—Peter Mullner, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
Startups in materials science and ternary logic systems could redefine computing paradigms.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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