materials science

Injectable biomaterial for treatment of heart attacks.
Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer
What makes skin so tough?
Lisa Marie Potter, Contributor
Food can be tracked with sugar-based barcode that is safe to eat.
Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer
Two Massachusetts teams develop slick coatings to keep ketchup, other items from sticking to surfaces.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Winner Nakamura said that "you need a very, very brave heart" to follow a research angle others dismiss.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Two Japanese scientists and one American share prize for inventing LEDs used to make energy-efficient white light.
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
Nanotechnology emulates a South American insect's wings.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Material helps DNA replicate faster for bacteria and virus identification.
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