"Glass" has a unique and distinct meaning in physics—one that refers not just to the transparent material we associate with window glass. Instead, it refers to any system that looks solid but is not ...

Is the inside of a plant cell more like a liquid or a solid? While this may sound like an odd question, new research demonstrates it can be either, depending on how much light you shine on it.

Scientists have explored how high pressure affects glassy carbon, getting a better understanding of the changes in its structure and properties. Glassy carbon is a form of carbon that combines glassy ...

Unique physical properties Glassy gels are as hard as glassy polymers, but can stretch up to five times their original length. (Courtesy: Meixiang Wang, NC State University) A new class of materials ...

Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a new class of materials that blends the hardness of glass with the stretchability of gels. The new materials – which they have termed ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Super-elastic, self-healing “glassy gels” made from ionic ...

Researchers have created a new class of materials called 'glassy gels' that are very hard and difficult to break despite containing more than 50% liquid. Coupled with the fact that glassy gels are ...