Engineers Make Clear Tape 60x Stronger, Yet Still Removable, Inspired by Ancient Japanese Paper-Cutting Art
The Kirigami art of paper-cutting has been adapted at Virginia Tech to make sticky tape 60x stronger, yet easier to remove.
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Scientists Have Developed New Material That is as Flexible as Elastic But Tough as Steel
We may soon have fabrics and clothing that is as stretchy as a rubber band while simultaneously being as durable as steel.
MIT Scientists Accidentally Discover 'Blackest Black' Material Ever, Inspired by Artist Who Uses it to Amaze Audiences
MIT researchers had been developing carbon nanotubes with pantry ingredients-and when they used salt, they were startled by its resulting color, or lack it.
Shrinkwrap-Able New Material Can Repel All Bacteria-Even Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs-From Common Surfaces
Researchers at McMaster University have developed a self-cleaning material that can repel all forms of bacteria and antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
Scientists Develop New Material to Make Lithium Ion Batteries Self-Healing and Easily Recyclable
Since the material can simply dissolve in water at room temperature, the researchers say it is particularly energy-efficient and eco-friendly.
Researchers Use 'Flash' to Turn Plastic Trash and Food Waste into Valuable Material
Not only is the speedy process surprisingly inexpensive, it could save thousands of pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.
MIT Scientists Develop the Perfect Breathable Earth-Friendly Fabric Using The Same Material as Single-Use Bags
While polyethylene, the plastic in shopping bags has never been used for clothing, MIT scientists used it to make the perfect fabric.
New Sustainable Roofing Material Can Naturally Keep Buildings Cool Without A/C
New cooling paper invented at Northeastern not only reflects the sun away from buildings, it also sucks heat out of the interior.
Build With Compost: Researchers Turn Food Scraps Into Materials Stronger Than Concrete
Tokyo University researchers have discovered a way to turn food waste into construction materials, raising sustainability hopes.
New Lightweight Material From MIT Scientists is Stronger Than Steel and as Light as Plastic
MIT Chemical engineers have created a new material that is stronger than steel, as light as plastic, and can be easily manufactured in large quantities.
Zero-Waste Recycling on Mallorca Turns Crushed Stone and Ceramic into Awesome New Material
Not only does this green building material create zero additional waste products, but no additional emissions from transportation.
Queensland Continues to Transfer Millions of Acres of Wilderness Back to Aboriginals in Australia
With the purchase of 131,000 hectares of land in Australia's Queensland state, the state continues its commitment to restoring native land.
Wild Persian Leopards Make a Roaring Comeback in Russia's Mountains
The World Wildlife Fund in Russia has been reintroducing wild Persian leopards to the country's Caucasus Mountains. And they're thriving.
All His Training Pays Off: Slackliner Wins Carnegie Medal for Ski Lift Rescue Over Cables
Slacklining is a fun activity similar to tightrope walking in which people practice balance, but this time it was used to save a life.
Simple Urine Test Could Detect a Deadly Brain Tumor that Can Kill Within 12 Months
Led by a team at Japan's Nagoya University, scientists were able to successfully detect IDH1 mutation, a characteristic mutation of gliomas.
Water Cremation May be the Ultimate Low-Carbon End-of-Life Option, But What is it?
Resomation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, neatly deconstructs a human body all the way down to a skeleton in just 4 hours
Paris Olympics Gets 11,000 Stadium Seats Made of Recycled City Plastic
80% of the 100 metric tons of plastic needed to make the seats came from a single neighborhood—which is also where it's being processed.
Woman Who Lost Eye As Baby Wears Glitter Eyeballs to Own Her Difference
Rachel set up a Facebook group called ‘One-eyed and Wonderful' and began connecting with others who had one eye like her
NASA Celebrates 'One Year of Science' From Webb Telescope with Jaw-Dropping Image
It's been a long and successful year for the James Webb Space Telescope, and to mark the anniversary of its work, it's got another photo
Man Finds Surprise of a Life in His Field: 700 Coins from Civil War 'The Great Kentucky Hoard'
Consisting of $1, $10, and $20 gold liberty dollars minted between 1840 and 1863, the discovery is being called the Great Kentucky Hoard.