Materials that conduct electricity well, like metals, also tend to conduct heat. For instance, a metal spoon left in a hot ...

A research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries.

It’s squishy to the touch, but with metal semiconductors inside that allow the stretchable device to convert heat into electricity ... and the material begins to narrow and thins under ...

Researchers have discovered that MXenes, a type of material known for its excellent electrical conductivity, actually have very low thermal conductivity. This finding challenges the usual link between ...

As global temperatures rise and heat waves become more frequent ... technology combines a secret formula of natural cooling ...

But her plans were put on hold after she was rejected from Cal Poly’s sociology program — one of a few feasible options available for her to obtain a four-year degree. Now, she doesn’t know where to ...

Teijin Frontier plans to promote and sell this next-generation comfort material as a desirable fabric for the 2026 ...

They recently published the study in Science Bulletin journal. The scientists hope the fabric can help combat the urban heat island effect and see a wide range of applications from wearable items ...

Materials scientists study the connections between the underlying structure of a material, its properties, its processing methods and its performance in applications. A scalable strategy for ...

Poly cotton fabric, a blend of polyester and cotton fibers, combines the softness and breathability of cotton with the durability and wrinkle-resistance of polyester. This unique combination makes it ...