For decades, scientists have observed, but been unable to explain, a phenomenon seen in some soft materials: When force is ...

Turning Plywood and Perspex transforms simple materials into a piece of sculptural art. The wood’s pattern shifts as the acrylic amplifies light, producing reflections that change with every movement.

This woodturning project combines yew wood, resin, and honeycomb cardboard to create something truly unexpected. The warmth ...

Marcellina Akpojotor weaves past thumping sewing machines, and leaves a Lagos shop with a bag brimming with discarded fabric. The colourful pieces, which would typically be burned or thrown into the ...

Researchers have developed a method to break down PET, one of the world’s most widely used plastics, for sustainable ...

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