New studies of the “platypus of materials” help explain how their atoms arrange themselves into orderly, but nonrepeating, ...

OCT uses low-coherence interferometry, in which light reflected from internal microstructures is compared to a reference arm.

New research shows pollution particles can stick to red blood cells, traveling through the body—and masks may help stop them ...

A mixture of solid and liquid particles known as particulate matter, or soot, is a common source of air pollution.

Steel has underpinned modern life for centuries, but it comes at an expensive cost. The industry is responsible for nearly 7 ...

Researchers have discovered a method to surpass traditional thermodynamic limits in converting waste heat into electricity. Japanese researchers have discovered a way to overcome long-standing ...

Heat, carbonation and acidity may cause packaging to release more microplastics into drinks Plastic packaging resulted in higher microplastic levels than paper or aluminum packaging THURSDAY, Oct. 2, ...

Redefining the repeating pattern in photonic crystals creates tightly confined pathways for light while preserving symmetry, ...