Harrowing moments spent hovering over a broken bit of plastic with a tube of superglue may not be a part of your future if some new research from University of Illinois pans out. Materials science ...

Aerospace engineering and materials science researchers at Texas A&M University have uncovered new properties of an ultra-durable, recyclable, smart plastic — paving the way for transformative ...

Plastic has become an essential element of our daily lives, finding its way into a wide array of products, including but not limited to toys, apparel, household items, electronic devices, automobiles, ...

Stanford University material scientists have devised the first synthetic, plastic skin that is conductive, sensitive to touch, and capable of repeatedly self-healing at room temperature. The most ...

A research team at the Convergence Research Center for Solutions to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-mobility (SEIF) at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has created a novel ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

Imagine a world where the clothes and gear we wear could mend themselves, just like a cut on our skin heals over time. This isn’t just a fantasy from a superhero movie anymore. Scientists and ...