At TU Wien, researchers have discovered a state in a quantum material that had previously been considered impossible. The ...

Inspired by the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish, Stanford researchers have developed a soft material that can rapidly shift its surface texture and color at extremely fine ...

Technologies that underpin modern society, such as smartphones and automobiles, rely on a diverse range of functional ...

Scientists at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have created a magnetic “metasheet” that can move objects and liquids around without needing robot arms or grippers. The device is essentially a ...

Conduction is the direct flow of heat from your warm body into your colder surroundings. In winter, all that heat escaping your body makes you feel cold. Insulation fights conduction by trapping air ...

The devices and tools used in medicine are becoming smaller. They have greater functionality and are expected to last longer than earlier devices. Design, manufacturing, and packaging the devices and ...

More builders and homeowners are looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of residential construction, and a quickly-emerging way of doing so is by using upcycled materials. Instead of ...