A polymer has been discovered with many of the same characteristics we enjoy in plastics, such as light weight, heat resistance, strength, and durability

Novel technology allows researchers to see dynamic reactions as they happen at the nanoscale

The technique could lead to new medical treatments for wound healing and direct printing of grafts for skin disorders

New device can detect gamma rays and identify radioactive isotopes

Hybrid perovskites hold promise to be more efficient in converting light into energy than traditional solar cell materials

Researchers invent nano-coating for synthetic leather that cleans itself—and won't get sticky on a hot day

Achievement will pave the way to ultra-small optical switches, detectors, and sensors

The method is also an efficient way to produce strong magnets for small places, like sleek handheld electronics

Rice University scientists show how salt lowers reaction temperatures to make novel materials

Polymer carpets based on graphene could make any fabrics generate current

The new muscles are made from carbon fiber-reinforced siloxane rubber and have a coiled geometry

NDSU researchers created a patent pending 3-D printed silk spinning device that mimics the natural gland structures of the spider and the silkworm