Imagine a liquid that flows freely one moment, then stiffens into a near-solid the next, and then can switch back with a ...

Scientists have created tiny disk-shaped particles that can swim on their own when hit with light, akin to microscopic robots ...

Algae grown under Mars-like conditions could make bioplastic building materials for structures to harbor life in space.

Materials science might seem very technical, but as a scientific discipline, it has led to many shifts in society over the ...

In a leap toward sustainable desalination, researchers have created a solar-powered sponge-like aerogel that turns seawater ...

Researchers have developed a sponge-like material with long, microscopic air pockets that uses sunlight and a simple plastic ...

It's hot and you're thirsty, so you pop into a store to up your hydration levels. In the water aisle and in the coolers, ...

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims to prioritize combatting long-lasting chemicals called PFAS. Despite this, the agency has ...

Inspired by nature, scientists created a self-powered device that recognizes color just like our eyes, paving the way for ...

Rare earth metals power modern tech and clean energy, driving global trade shifts and geopolitical tension as new materials ...

How do we determine how healthy our food is? We know now that our nutrition shouldn't just be measured in calories, or even ...

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