Materials

Ultramicroscopic technique may speed up diagnosis.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Theory tackles how glass remembers earlier forces.
Sophie Bushwick, Contributor
Nanoparticles can prevent bacteria growth on medical equipment.
Sophie Bushwick, Contributor
Droplets of water combine, and then jump from the insect's water-repellent wings.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
First artificial ink is still blue, but now known to emit near-infrared rays when irradiated with light.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
It flows like a liquid, but blood is also similar to the consistency of ketchup.
Sophie Bushwick, Contributor
Nanotech material reflects light to display pictures without chemicals or electricity.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Scientists use multiple tests to prove the region where gems were mined.
Chris Gorski, Editor
The world's greatest buildings provide a window on great math and great design.
Inside Science Contributor
Toys' lead levels now closely monitored, but other metals don't receive the same oversight.
Sarah Witman, Contributor
Clues to finding precious metal could include the composition of insect nests.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Harnessing the strength of natural glue from shelled filter-feeders.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor