To tackle the growing pollution crisis, scientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that remains stable ...

Researchers have discovered how to transform carbon dioxide into sustainable building materials. This innovation could reduce ...

Darcy is working on two main projects – one relating to stormwater run-off, which contains contaminants such as nutrients, ...

A team of researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and the University of Isfahan in Iran has developed a new ...

Students will be able to explain that since the materials are made from different substances, they absorb different amounts of water. NGSS 2-PS1-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and ...

By using geometric shapes in the shock-absorbing material, researchers have developed a bicycle helmet that provides better protection against head injuries. The material absorbs shock by contracting ...

A growing industry is racing to engineer a solution to global warming using the absorbent power of the oceans.

You can see a video about the work, below. It stands to reason that white materials reflect most light and therefore absorb less energy than black materials — this is part of what makes a ...