Certain creatures have unique microstructures in their exoskeletons that enable them to withstand heavy impacts continuously over time. These Bouligand structures can be found in the mantis shrimp, ...

Some of the most innovative and useful inventions have been inspired by nature. Take the Shinkansen bullet train in Japan, whose aerodynamic design is modeled after the kingfisher bird. Or Velcro, ...

Engineers developed a way to quickly test metamaterial architectures and their resilience to supersonic impacts. They plan to use it to identify new metamaterial designs that could form the basis for ...

RICHBURG, S.C., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today released the 2025 update to its Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings, reinforcing its ...

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A Chinese PhD researcher has created a flame-resistant material tested at 2,732°F, far exceeding typical firefighter suit ...

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the results of tests carried out in collaboration with HOYA Vision Care to compare the performance of PPG TRIVEX® lens material to ...

As the aircraft industry continues to strive for increased efficiency and sustainability, every pound of weight removed reduces fuel consumption and corresponding emissions. Composites have made ...