Rice is one of the world's most important food crops, feeding billions of people every day. But scientists have now ...

Scientists discovered that rice behaves in a highly unusual way: it weakens under rapid compression but stays stronger when pressure is applied slowly. Using this effect, they engineered a new ...

Porphyrin-Based Films Offer Energy Storage and Light Control for Smart Windows ...

Smart materials are characterized by the capability to change properties in response to environmental changes or external stimuli. They can be tailored to have controlled interactions with biological ...

Safran Explore, the open innovation programme of Safran Group, returns in 2026 with an edition dedicated to Smart Materials.

The advancement of nanofabrication and advanced manufacturing techniques in recent years has enabled material scientists to ...