A new, coin-sized ultrasound probe can stick to the skin like a Band-Aid for up to two days straight, marking a milestone in personalized medicine.
The stories of the women who assembled integrated circuits and wove core memory for the Apollo missions remain largely unknown.
A hierarchical structure of micropillars and nanopores allows the tail to break away when necessary while preventing it from easily detaching.
Electron microscope images of knobby starfish’s calcite skeletons reveal an unexpected architecture that compensates for the mineral’s brittleness.
From our homes and cities to our electronics and clothing, the stuff of daily life is dramatically different from decades ago.
Using cellulose extracted from wood pulp, researchers have created a greener alternative to traditional glitter.
Understanding the structural secrets of how mollusks form symmetrical pearls could inspire more optimal materials for solar panels and space travel.
Batteries with recycled cathodes outperformed batteries with new cathodes, lasting for thousands more charging cycles before their capacity waned.
See-through printer ink can create a whole spectrum of colors when printed in precise, microscale patterns.
Specially grown fibers of frozen water bend into curves and spring back when released.