Scientists have developed a new type of shatterproof glass based on the unlikely durability of seashells. Despite the ‘weak’ components that make up mollusks’ shells, these protective shields are ...

Soon, you might not have to worry about cleaning up shards of broken glass. All you'd have to do is pick the glass up -- in one complete piece. Inspired by the natural stiffness and strength of ...

Glass is one of the most useful materials in our modern world, but being prone to cracking or shattering is a major downside. Scientists at McGill University have developed a new type of glass ...

Scientists from McGill University develop stronger and tougher glass, inspired by the inner layer of mollusk shells. Instead of shattering upon impact, the new material has the resiliency of plastic ...

A new type of glass that's five times more resistant to fractures than standard glass has been created – and it could finally spell an end to smashed phone screens. The glass and acrylic composite ...

The age-old problem that glassmakers face is that glass is fragile and objects made from glass can break easily. However, researchers from the McGill University are currently working on a new type of ...

A new type of glass created by mimicking the nacre (or mother-of-pearl) structure in mollusc shells is ductile yet tough and highly resistant to impacts. The material could come in useful for ...