The result is a collagen scaffolding that is stronger than that produced by conventional processes. Collagen is the main component of connective tissues and the most abundant prote... Read more
To help planes fly safely through cold, wet, and icy conditions, a team of Japanese scientists has developed a new super water-repellent surface that can prevent ice from forming i... Read more
If visibility is poor, thermal cameras can warn drivers of people or animals on the road. Yet such devices have been very expensive – until now. An important step has been taken to... Read more
The plastics scientist talks about the process behind his work in polymers and what the future holds for inventors. Joseph DeSimone is a chemist, an inventor and a man with vision... Read more