Materials

Transparent aluminum, a technology first suggested in a “Star Trek” movie, is now a reality.

Gold, silver, and copper are heavy metals, but scientists can now make them nearly as light as air—and so tiny they can ride on a mosquito’s back.

New paint withstands salt air and is safer for personnel.

Engineers need to know the options available when selecting materials for enclosures.

Bell and others have completed an air medic service training to form a robust medical network in the sky.

This novel technology allows for the creation of conductive tracks on fabric, making it a potential solution for a wide range of wearables.

Researchers developed a prototype energy-harvesting transducer for medical implants, such as pacemakers, using normal motion of the heart-related blood vessels to generate critical power.

Tagging tumors with carbon nanotubes that fluoresce under near-infrared light helps improve surgical survival rates.

Color-changing materials could be used in camouflage, skyscraper windows, and even in cosmetics and clothing.