Aside from the sweltering daytime heat and the freezing night-time temperatures, the biggest problem for folks living in desert regions is finding sources of water. Researchers from Eindhoven ...

It has been the dream of many a polymer chemist, especially those within the textile industry, to have the chance of creating a fabric that is formed from bottom-up approaches. Until now, many have ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Scientists have created the plastic equivalent of steel—with all ...

A new kind of 3D-printable material that can stretch, flex and still stay friendly to living cells could change how medical ...

UBC scientists create COVID-19-fighting product UBC researchers have created a new process to treat fabrics that will allow a simple cloth mask to kill viruses like COVID-19 on contact.

Poly(amino acids) and polypeptides have the potential to contribute significantly to a biomass-based and sustainable society, due to their biomass origin, functionality, and unique physical properties ...

Researchers have found that they could use highly insulating aluminum-coated polymer film to improve the performance of ...