"We developed a novel technique to differentially map phonon momenta with atomic resolution, which enables us to observe nonequilibrium phonons that only exist near the interface," said co-author Xiaoqing Pan, UCI professor of materials science and engineering and physics, Henry Samueli Endowed Chair in Engineering, and IMRI director.

It’s OK to be cautious, but to be so fearful of failure that you stop trying is deleterious. … a panel of successful people discussed failure. The participants were … Michelle Khine, an associate professor of biomedical engineering, chemical engineering and materials science at UC Irvine ... Khine talked about having hundreds of bad ideas in science for every great idea.

Scientists have found a new use for human urine, and it’s not what you think. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, say they’ve figured out how to convert pee into hydroxyapatite, a mineral used in dental and bone implants. The discovery could change how we treat waste and create medical materials. … This is a first-of-its-kind discovery. While treated urine has been used for fertiliser or flushing, converting it into bone implants opens up a whole new frontier.

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have made significant strides in the field of pediatric cardiology with the preclinical testing of a groundbreaking heart valve replacement, specifically designed for toddlers and young children suffering from congenital cardiac defects. This development, which holds the potential to transform the lives of countless children, marks a pivotal moment in the quest for safer, less invasive surgical alternatives for managing congenital heart disease.