At first glance, it looks like a plain, slightly glossy sheet. Then it goes through a quick bath, the temperature shifts, and ...

A project at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) has developed a fabrication method that can print multifunctional smart synthetic skin. Described in Nature Communications the technique could ...

Drivers may not be aware that the small black dots featured on the side of windscreens play a crucial role in road safety.

The researchers turned to hydrogels, which are water-rich, jelly-like polymers that respond to temperature and chemicals. But instead of layering different materials or embedding electronics, they ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Despite the prevalence of synthetic materials across different industries and scientific fields, most are developed to serve a limited set of functions. To address this ...

Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.

Winter storm maps show states to get hit hardest later this week US military strikes three more alleged drug boats in the Pacific and Caribbean Earth’s disastrous 10th tipping point has been ...

The Möbius strip, a twisted loop with one continuous surface, is inspiring chemists to create novel molecular structures. A team has synthesized a type of carbon-based molecule with an unprecedented ...

A hands-on comparison between the two shows how the latest image models differ on price, speed, and creative control.

European Union regulators said the app’s infinite scroll and personalized algorithm led to “compulsive” behavior, especially among children. By Adam Satariano Reporting from London TikTok’s endless ...