At Rice University, a research lab's signature keepsake has helped perfect a method for growing patterned diamond surfaces ...

“Top-down” diamond patterning methods, such as reactive ion etching, are difficult given the material’s chemical inertness.

Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.

Imagine trying to design a key for a lock that is constantly changing its shape. That is the exact challenge we face in ...