The global construction industry has been experiencing a remarkable shift toward materials that combine aesthetic appeal with ...

Metallic glass is an emerging type of material, so its secrets are still being discovered. While working with the stuff, a team of Yale researchers created a brand new type of metallic glass, by ...

Sturdy, heat-resistant (and aesthetically-pleasing) kitchen countertops are the goal. Before choosing a standard material, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A designer and builder discuss renovation ideas inside a half-completed kitchen. - Kelvin Murray/Getty Images Kitchens remain one ...

Porous glass materials represent a versatile class of engineered substances characterised by a network of interconnected pores. These materials display a range of properties that can be precisely ...

It may not be as catchy a name as Iron Man, but in a fight you might be better off betting on Glass DNA Nanolattice Man instead. Engineers at the University of Connecticut have developed a very strong ...

Researchers are constantly striving to develop building materials that are not only more durable and flexible, but also more sustainable. With that in mind, the Department of Energy Office of Science ...

Foam glass represents an advanced material derived from molten glass that has been expanded to form a highly porous structure. This material offers a unique combination of excellent thermal insulation ...

Cambridge/Jena (16.11.2020) Linkages between organic and inorganic materials are a common phenomenon in nature, e.g., in the construction of bones and skeletal structures. They often enable ...

The history of synthetic glass-ceramic materials goes back to 1953. Initially, metals were the materials that were being researched for utilization as dental replacements and orthopedic implants.