By showing practical ways to detect when and where these defects form, US researchers can help make future devices more ...

Future devices will continue to probe the frontier of the very small, and at scales where functionality depends on mere atoms, even the tiniest flaw matters. Researchers at Rice University have shown ...

A kitchen remodel is one of the few home projects that lets you hide almost every trace of what came before. New cabinets, stone counters, and sleek appliances can make even a tired 1970s galley feel ...

Here's what to look for, and how to fix what you find. Working on your own home is empowering, and it saves you money. Even before I became an electrician, I tackled DIY projects from plumbing to ...