A thin sheet of nylon does not look like much on its own. But in lab tests, a film made by researchers at RMIT University kept generating electricity after being folded, stretched, and even run over ...

Researchers have developed a 3D-printable concrete that reduces cement use by 40% using cellulose nanofibers and limestone ...

DuPont and KINETIXX extend the performance envelope of aramid fibers with Kevlar ® EXO™ in consumer-facing precision sporting ...

Smart textiles from liquid crystal elastomer fibers can now be melted down and reknitted with nearly identical shape-shifting ...

A class of materials that consist almost entirely of air, yet rival or exceed the mechanical performance of steel by weight, has moved from laboratory curiosity to active engineering research over the ...

Xenia invites attendees to learn more about its Xelamid portfolio comprising a balance of stiffness, impact resistance and ...

Compression socks work by applying graduated compression to your legs, which improves blood flow and reduces swelling. As a longtime gear editor and devoted runner, I’ve used them on and off for years ...

An unconfirmed theory about how Mercedes and Red Bull have circumvented F1’s power unit compression ratio regulations has emerged in Germany. Pre-season has been dominated by concerns that a loophole ...

Design engineers routinely rely on bolted joints, yet most guidance focuses on axial stiffness—often overlooking moment ...

When you sit or stand still for long periods of time, your blood has to fight harder against gravity. It wants to return up to the heart, but ends up pooling in the legs — causing that uncomfortable ...