Nanocrystals of germanium embedded in silica glass don't melt until the temperature rises almost 200 degrees Kelvin above the melting temperature of germanium in bulk. Even more surprising, these ...

In 1842, the renowned British researcher Michael Faraday came up with an incredible observation by chance: A thin layer of water developed on the surface of ice. However, this occurred when the ...

In 1842, the famous British researcher Michael Faraday made an amazing observation by chance: A thin layer of water forms on the surface of ice, even though it is well below zero degrees. So the ...

Microwave kilns might not be able to do everything a traditional kiln does, but for hobbyists and crafters looking for an affordable way to melt glass at home, they certainly are a handy alternative.

In the Arctic, the thick ice that reflected sunlight from the Earth is melting. Ice911 thinks it can slow this process by coating the ice with glass particles. It’s a simple material: tiny, hollow ...