With a simple switch, that object could acquire the properties and functions of a stiff material and, with another click, those of a soft material. A material that could do this would allow an ...

Graphene is considered one of the most futuristic materials with a wide range of applications in the field of new ...

Researchers are developing a living material that actively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Photosynthetic ...

The method could speed up the development of acoustic lenses, impact-resistant films, and other futuristic materials. Metamaterials are products of engineering wizardry. They are made from ...

Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a new type of living material that can pull carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air using ...

The research offers a snapshot of emerging and futuristic materials for barrier coatings and highlights their potential uses. The packaging industry is developing next-generation barrier coatings ...