In conversation with Mále Uribe, we set out to learn about the processes and ideas that work at the intersection of art, ...

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The natural marvels, which do everything from enabling acrobatic flight to insulating against Antarctic cold, continue to ...

UC Irvine, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), have used biology to convert human urine into a valuable ...

Inspired by squid skin, scientists developed smart materials that shift color and infrared light - opening new paths for ...

Engineers spend billions trying to create materials that are strong and lightweight. Now, scientists are taking inspiration ...

Scientists have developed a new "living" material. The left images shows a 3D-printed "pineapple" with blue ... published April 23 in the journal Nature Communications. Over time, these minerals build ...

Rainy days don't have to be boring. What if splashing in puddles, painting with rain, and growing tiny seeds could turn a gloomy afternoon into an adventure? These simple, nature-inspired ideas offer ...