Bacteria with tweaked genes pump out proteins that can be used in a 3-D printer. With microbes in the mix, the living ink can make drugs or suck up chemicals.
These hydrogel “jelly ice cubes” are made mostly of gelatin and water. They won’t melt, even when thawed, and may provide new food cooling options.
In the new material, tiny arrangements of cellulose reflect light in specific ways to create vibrant hues in an environmentally friendly glitter.
Inspired by the infamous snap of the Avengers rival Thanos, scientists set out to investigate the physics behind finger-snapping.
Here’s what allows you to plug in and power up the devices in your life.
An experiment is a set of procedures to learn about the world — and an important part of the scientific process.
Baby ducks save energy by surfing their mother’s waves, but only if they do it in an orderly line.
Zones that offer each passenger personal listening are closer to reality. A new design improves performance by adapting to the conditions in your car.
Researchers treated wood to make it hard and dense. Out of it, they carved sharp knives and nails that could substitute for ones made of steel.