Peptides With Unique Properties Can Assemble Into Rigid Glass and Heal if Cracked When Combined With Water [Study]

Medicine & Technology Jun 14, 2024

Researchers discovered a peptide glass that is recyclable, self-healing and optically transparent. Continue reading to learn more.

Storing Data in Glass and Holograms: Is This the Future of Long-Term Storage?

Jun 12, 2024

Discover the future of long-term data storage with glass and holograms. Learn how this revolutionary tech could change the way we preserve information. Read now!

Transparent Wood? Glass-Like Material That Could Be Stronger Than Plastic Could Soon Be Applied to Smartphones, Light Fixtures, More

Dec 10, 2023

The transparent wood could potentially become an alternative product for products consisting of thin fragile pieces of plastic and glass. Read to learn more.

Is Glass a Liquid or Solid?

Sep 07, 2023

A glass is neither liquid nor solid. Continue reading to learn more.

Eco-Friendly Glass Boasts Durability With Lower Carbon Emissions

Aug 22, 2023

Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University have created LionGlass, an eco-friendly glass which is more durable than conventional glass but has lower carbon emissions. Learn more about it in this article.

How Mirrors Are Made: The Process of Creating Mirrored Glass with Silver and Copper Coating

Aug 18, 2023

Mirrors have revolutionized people's perception of the world, from their clothing choices to various aspects of their daily existence. Find out more about the history of this clear glass and how it works to reflect images.

Glass Nanolattice Made From DNA Proves To Be Lighter and Stronger Than Steel

Aug 07, 2023

Scientists used DNA to create a new material that is five times lighter and four times stronger than steel. Read the article to find out more.

Unlikely Exoplanet With Clouds Made of Glass and Titanium Over 250 Light Years Away 'Shouldn't Exist'

Jul 12, 2023

An exoplanet was found brighter than Venus, which is already known for its brightness of 0.75 albedo. Read to learn more.

Solving the Mystery of Prince Rupert Drop: Scientists Reveal the Secret Behind Its Incredible Strength

Jun 27, 2023

Using modern technology, scientists finally unveil the mystery behind the strength of a piece of glass known as Prince Rupert drop. Find out more about it in this article.

Origin of Mysterious Black Glassy Rocks in Atacama Desert Found Through Clues Not From Earth

Dec 27, 2021

A new geological study confirmed that the black rocky glass shards in the Atacama Desert were produced by something outside of the deep cosmos 12,000 years ago.

Scientists Created Super Stable, Durable Glass by Mixing Multiple Molecules; Discovery Could Possibly Lead to New Types of Glasses

Oct 15, 2021

Chalmers University of Technology researchers found that mixing multiple molecules could result in a new type of glass that has potential applications ranging from medicine, solar cell technology, and advanced digital screens.

Ion Dynamics in Phosphate Glass During Hydration; Silicophosphate Potential Solution to Bone and Muscle Disorders

Aug 10, 2021

A new study suggests how phospate glass can serves as biomaterial through ion diffusion and hydration.

High-Density Glass From a New Type of Thin Film Liquid Could Create Stronger, Denser Materials

Jul 27, 2021

Researchers discovered a new type of liquid in thin films. It is a new material that forms high-density glass, with the results promising how similar materials could lead to stronger, denser fabrications in the future.

Will This Energy-Saving Transparent Wood Replace Your Typical Glass?

Feb 03, 2021

The transparent wood that creates energy-saving windows can be potentially used to make a see-through house, researchers say.

High-Pressure Manufacturing Improves Glass for Fiber Optic Cables

Dec 23, 2020

Though fiber optic cables have made communication and data transmission even faster than previously possible, it is still subject to physical limitations and data losses. A new study has found a way to reduce signal losses from glass-based fiber optic cables.