A research team led by scientists at Northwestern University has developed the first-ever two-dimensional mechanically interlocked material with high flexibility and strength. In the future, this ...

The best clay for polymer clay earrings is one that is lightweight, durable, and easy to work with. Some popular options include Sculpey III, Premo!, and Fimo Soft. Ultimately, the choice of clay ...

Polymer synthesis, also called polymerization, is the process by which monomers (small molecules) are covalently bonded to form a (usually long) polymer chain or network. Well-defined vinyl ...

But every other structure has touches of the earth. Clay, harvested from the land nearby; timber from the trees further back on the farm; repurposed glass bottles of all colours that glitter as ...

Contemporary polymer network materials, such as hydrogels and elastomers, require not only enhanced mechanical properties but also adaptability during or after use. Polymer mechanochemistry, which ...

Micron plans to break ground in November 2025, but before that the company will need dozens of approvals and permits from agencies ranging from the town of Clay to the federal Environmental ...