Velvet worm slime: Reversible liquid-to-fiber transformation inspires sustainable materials
A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design, according to a study ...
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Scientists electrify seawater to create carbon-sucking cement for greener cities
The study is inspired by nature, mimicking how coral and mollusks create their shells. The process replaces the biological ...
Peek inside 3 D-FW families’ masterfully designed vacation homes
Take a look inside a Texas lake house designed by Denise McGaha, a Palm Springs retreat from Emily Summers and a California beach bungalow that's the work ...
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Art Nouveau vs Art Deco – what's the difference between these two classic design styles?
With Art Deco turning 100, it's time to understand the key differences between two of the most iconic styles of the 20th ...
Matter and Shape Builds Bridges Between Fashion and Design in Paris
The second edition of the event, hosted by WSN, was double the size of its debut and attracted a diverse crowd to its ...
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How Nature Will Inspire The Maximalist Design Trend Going Into Summer
If your space is in need of a refresh going into summer, there's a new maximalist design trend for you. Here's how nature ...
What is Japandi Style Design? A Designer Breaks it Down
Japandi style prioritizes a reverence for fine materials and craftsmanship found in Scandinavia and Japan and combines the ...
Spinning Electrons Just Solved a Decades-Old Semiconductor Mystery
A major breakthrough in organic semiconductors has been achieved, potentially transforming display technology and even future ...
Nature-inspired ceramic fiber aerogels advance thermal insulation
Recently, a research group led by Prof. Wang Zhenyang and Zhang Shudong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a new type of ceramic fiber aerogel, ...
13x Stiffer Than Existing Designs: Scientists Develop New Material With Remarkable Compressive Strength
Inspired by the humble deep-sea sponge, RMIT University engineers have developed a new material with remarkable compressive ...
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Nature-inspired ceramic fiber aerogels offer breakthrough in thermal insulation
Recently, a research group led by Prof. WANG Zhenyang and ZHANG Shudong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a new type of ceramic fiber aerogels ...