Though often overshadowed by its own accomplishments, materials science has played a significant role in some of modern society’s greatest advancements. From developing high-temperature super conductors to testing the strength of airplane wings to piloting the latest projects in alternative fuel, materials science has helped us understand much of our world at the atomic level….

Air Pollution Monitor   According to the World Health Organization, nine out of 10 people on Earth breathe polluted air, a number that contributes to millions of deaths every year.   Some of the most serious air pollutants are known as PM-2.5, small particles nearly 30 times finer than a human hair that get deep…