Whenever there is a boundary between two different surfaces, light is refracted because there is a change in the speed of light when it crosses from one material to another. The direction in which it ...

To help buck the trend of traditional energy-sucking mechanical air conditioners, a group of researchers at the University of Colorado developed a metamaterial film designed to efficiently radiate ...

As tech geeks, we may not be the best choice to talk about cutting-edge fashion. We do know a bit about cool materials science, however — which is why we were excited to hear that Denmark-based ECCO ...

Entangled image still from a 3D animation of a volume scan of a 900 μm thick structure, consisting of three layers of alumina ceramics. (Courtesy: Aron Vanselow and Sven Ramelow, Humboldt-Universität ...

Researchers have made quite a striking advancement and have managed to create a microwave-proof material that can not only block microwaves but can also block infrared and light. Additionally, this ...

US Liner Company is offering BXR Translucent Roof panels, a new, composite panel that can be used to create a translucent roof option on dry van trailers. In addition to being translucent, BXR Series ...

When designing a space, architects across the board tout the importance, and even necessity, of incorporating natural light into interiors. This means taking measures to control the quantity of light ...

The subtleties in these computer-generated images of translucent materials are important. Texture, color, contrast, and sharpness combine to create a realistic image. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

The automotive world is witnessing a new design era, as translucent plastics pave the way for more personalization and light effects. Automotive OEMs in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, in particular ...