UK researchers have created the first smart fabric that can change shape and color in response to two different stimuli: heat and electricity. The development opens up new possibilities in various ...

Octopus and cuttlefish are masters of disguise. Many species can rapidly change both the color and the texture of their skin – an ability that scientists have long sought to replicate with synthetic ...

HIGH POINT – At Showtime Market this month, the return to adding pops of color is welcome news for many textile manufacturers – and can be seen on vibrant accent pillows and throws. “Our personal ...

A 3D printer that has made its way into most people’s homes and offices is the all-new FDM 3D printer. These advanced printers create the best 3D models in the shortest possible time and offer ...

A light-responsive surface encrypts data by coupling structural color with programmable shape change, enabling secure and reversible information storage without electronics. (Nanowerk Spotlight) The ...

Some foods and medicines, such as many COVID-19 vaccines, must be kept cold. As a step toward a robust, stable technique that could indicate when these products exceed safe limits, researchers in ACS ...