Biology New Octopus-Inspired Adhesive Grips Slippery Objects With Ease Even Underwater November 6, 2024
Materials How wastewater could reduce our reliance on oil (and help with the global metal shortage) October 23, 2024
Future Finally, green concrete? New mixture sequesters CO2 while producing strong, durable concrete July 2, 2024
Materials Japan just built the world’s first wooden satellite and it’s a pretty big deal June 5, 2024
Chemistry Making cement and bricks out of the gemstone olivine could cut CO2 emissions by 11 percent May 15, 2024
Archaeology Researchers find 4,000-year-old lipstick — and it comes in the coolest packaging March 8, 2024
Materials Scientists zoom in on greener way to dye blue denim February 28, 2024 - Updated on March 6, 2024
Archaeology The Great Wall of China is coated in a living substance that shields it from harm December 12, 2023
Materials Iron Man-inspired material made from DNA and glass is 5x stronger than steel — and 4x lighter October 20, 2023
Materials Making plant proteins be meat-like and juicy with one simple ingredient: water August 16, 2023
Design Two-faced thermal cloak protects cars from heat and cold. No electricity required July 11, 2023
Materials Your cutlery could soon be made from durable, sustainable sugar and wood powders April 18, 2023
Materials Folding into the future: Modern origami method creates stunning glass shapes March 30, 2023
Future Researchers create DNA pottery that could one day deliver drugs inside your body February 6, 2023
Electronics Shape-shifting “Terminator robot” escapes prison just like in the movies February 2, 2023
Biology This hempcrete won’t get you high but it can make your dream green home affordable February 1, 2023
Materials This material has the highest melting point of all February 1, 2023 - Updated on May 10, 2023
Art Repurposing wind power: How out-of-service wind turbines are giving new life to children’s playgrounds January 19, 2023
Materials Ukrainian researcher who fled war shows how recycled concrete can help his country rebuild January 13, 2023
Future Deep-red, cranberry-based lipstick also kills off microbes, fungi, and bacteria December 21, 2022
Animals Eco-friendly antifouling silicone paint can save marine life from metal poisoning December 21, 2022
Chemistry New ultrathin gold coating can make your glasses defog themselves December 15, 2022 - Updated on December 16, 2022
Biology Batteries running on bacteria juice can power medical devices inside your body December 15, 2022
Biology Juicy bots: Withering passion fruit gives rise to a robot that can clean space junk November 1, 2022
Archaeology Researchers unravel the mysteries of a Middle Ages nanomaterial October 11, 2022 - Updated on October 12, 2022
Chemistry World’s whitest paint is now thin enough to coat and cool down cars, trains and planes October 4, 2022
Biology 3D-printed cornea innovation can become a beacon of hope for millions with eye problems September 28, 2022
Astronomy Scientists created diamonds from plastic bottles and then used them to study giant gas planets September 5, 2022
Future Engineers use 19th-century photography technique to create stretchy, color-changing films August 7, 2022 - Updated on April 22, 2023
Materials Bricks made from waste oil stick to each other without mortar and could soon build a house near you August 4, 2022
Materials The secret to stronger cement has been hiding inside waste shrimp shells all along, says a new paper August 3, 2022
