Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.

Many seeds only require soil and water to sprout. Others, however, have a harder coating that makes germination a bit difficult.

In a new study, Princeton engineers have unlocked the secret to creating cement that is 17 times tougher than conventional materials. Inspired by the unique properties of oyster shells, this ...

Long ago, when Romans wanted to build a new temple, they would head to the nearby quarries of Tivoli, chisel out blocks of porous ...