Materials

By mimicking the structure of mother-of-pearl, scientists have made a glass that's less likely to shatter when hit.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
New research reveals the physics behind the darkening of yellow pigments in old paintings.
Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer
Researchers have modified wood not only to make it stronger but to make it capable of cool itselfing, which may lead to energy savings.
Bailey Bedford, Contributor
So-called plastic crystals could open new avenues in the quest to make refrigerators with only solid components.
Brian Owens, Contributor
Super high-pressure experiments take science to extremes.
Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer
Researchers embrace the wobbliness of soft materials to make squishy robots.
Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer
Researchers use machine learning to speed up the trial-and-error search for new materials that can conduct electricity without resistance.
Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer
Ensuring a pot of the famous melted cheese dish has the right material properties is key to enjoying it.
Catherine Meyers, Editor
Super slow-motion video reveals the microscopic details of how tape peels.
Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer
Researchers use a more environmentally friendly approach to make larger see-through wood panels than before.
Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer
Scientists have designed a new material that gets stronger after a "workout."
Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer
Research innovation brings Shrinky Dink-like method to the nanoscale.
Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer