Scientists have produced the most tightly knotted physical structure ever known -- an achievement which has the potential to create a new generation of advanced materials.
The transparent, self-healing, and highly stretchable conductive material can be activated to power artificial muscles and improve batteries, electronics, and robots.
Scientists have discovered the secret behind the toughness of deer antlers and how they can resist breaking during fights.
Living organisms can be persuaded to make silicon-carbon bonds, which have applications in several industries.
The high-strength, conductive material could be suitable for wearable electronics and medical implants.
Rare minerals found in Siberia are highly similar to ‘designer’ solids.
Naturally formed quasicrystals--crystal-like solids with supposedly impossible symmetries--are among the rarest structures on Earth. Only two have ever been found.
A phone book tug of war.