In the West, bricks are almost always used to create straight, uniform walls in rectilinear buildings. India, on the other hand, has a long history of sculptural brickwork, using these basic ...

Researchers have identified a mechanism that triggers shape-memory phenomena in organic crystals used in plastic electronics. Shape-shifting structural materials are made with metal alloys, but the ...

Architects have gotten creative with pavilions lately, drawing inspiration from nature for designs that resemble everything from twisting seashells to giant mushrooms. In this roundup, we showcase ...

Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi have unlocked new possibilities for organic (carbon-based) crystals by making one type with an ability to expand and contract on demand. They say that the ...

Here is an activity adapted from the San Antonio Museum of Art‘s downloadable hands-on projects for children. In this activity, kids will learn about line, shape and color while practicing watercolor ...

Researchers have identified a mechanism that triggers shape-memory in organic crystals used in plastic electronics, an advance with applications in low-power electronics, medical electronics devices ...