Researchers create biodegradable heart valves using shape-memory polymers and 3D bioprinting for safer cardiovascular procedures.

A structural protein best known for building the internal scaffolding of cells may double as a natural defense against the ...

In this video I talk about an amazing type of metal called a shape memory alloy. The specific one in this video is called nitinol. It is an alloy of nickel and titanium. It forms an amazing structure ...

Infected bone defects arise in conditions such as osteomyelitis and post-traumatic bone infections, where microbial persistence and immune imbalance prevent effective healing. Standard treatments rely ...

A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could transform how future soft materials are constructed. A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could ...

Polymers are fundamental to our daily lives, serving as the core components for a wide array of goods, including clothing, packaging, transportation infrastructure, construction materials, and ...

NASA’s AVATAR experiment uses organ chip models from astronauts to study bone marrow and immune response in microgravity and deep space radiation environments.

Researchers at the University of Vienna have uncovered a surprising phenomenon: polymer chains with segments that simply ...

A ring of 13 carbon atoms and two chlorine atoms has a remarkable molecular structure that means you would have to go around the loop four times to return to your starting position ...

According to Dr. Masaru Emoto from Japan, the formation of ice crystals and snow flakes is influenced by different environmental conditions, pollution, human thought and even music. According to Dr.