When engineers think about protective materials, like those used in packaging and support, they usually think about strength, ...

As the era of fast furniture seems to be on the wane and consumers become more focused on sustainability and reducing their environmental impact, home goods companies have begun innovating to find new ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The field of flexible electronics has witnessed a significant surge in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for portable and wearable devices, soft robotics, biomedical ...

Can you imagine having a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not -- unless you've heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood's natural structure, this ...

You don't need to bulldoze your living room or drop a small fortune to make your place feel like a cozy retreat your socks never want to leave. The feel of your space is influenced a lot by the ...

A new generation of sustainable practices is transforming the architectural landscape. What is its 'secret'? The combination of innovation, ecological awareness, and, fundamentally, the revaluation of ...

Watch a six day island bushcraft project as a warm survival shelter with a built in fireplace takes shape. Learn practical ...

Textures play a leading role in an interior project. Metals bring integrity and sophistication. Stones and their variations in colors and designs can become focal points in spaces. Different wood ...

Natural fibers are better for the environment than synthetics — at least, that’s been a long-held tenet of fashion sustainability. But what if that’s not the case? A new research paper, co-authored by ...