Materials
As the mother-of-pearl in the inner layer of the shell forms, initial defects attract and eventually annihilate each other.
Scientists find that aerogels may make effective, ultralightweight noise barriers.
The new metal alloy, created using a laser manufacturing technique, possesses properties that rival the legendary material from medieval times.
A small amount of water bound to the surface of the towel acts like glue to hold the cotton fibers together.
Combine sand, gelatin and bacteria, let them rest, and watch one brick turn into eight.
Water sticks to the snakes’ backs because of special properties of their scales.
The lightweight sheets could combine hundreds of vibrating components to create tactile sensations.
Scientists found that some early commercial lithium batteries held up pretty well after about 35 years in storage.
The rechargeable, lightweight batteries revolutionized the way we power a host of devices.
Researchers developed a way to weld pieces of brittle ceramics together using a laser that fires a million times per second.
Researchers suggest that flexible blankets or domes made of silica aerogel could protect crops on the red planet.
By mimicking the structure of mother-of-pearl, scientists have made a glass that's less likely to shatter when hit.