Materials Science
Explore how the use of natural and manmade materials further technology. Read articles on subjects such as nanotechnology, iron steel and reverse osmosis.
The World's Most Awe-inspiring Glass Buildings
10 Innovative Architects to Watch
16 World-Famous Architects and Their Impact
The Steepest Road in the World, Plus 9 Rival Inclines
Here's Longest Bridge in the U.S., Plus 7 Runners-Up
A Horrifying Russian Lathe Accident Highlights Vital Safety Protocols
How Zambonis Work
What Countries Use the Imperial System?
Your Thoughts Could Activate a Tiny Robot Inside Your Own Brain
How Star Wars Works: Fan-built Droids
Robot Pictures
The Tallest Roller Coaster in the World Stood for 19 Years
Tallest Building in the U.S. and 13 Other Stunning Skyscrapers
What's the Largest Pyramid in the World?
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Versatile and efficient, electroluminescent (EL) wire is widely used by artists to illuminate clothing, bicycle spokes, turntables and even cars. But how does this cool product work with so little power and without a visible energy source?
Building bicycles with environmentally friendly bamboo is an idea whose time has come. We talk to a master bamboo bike builder about the ins and outs.
By Carrie Tatro
Nearly everything you use in your life was touched by a CNC machine tool. Don't know what a CNC machine tool is? We'll explain.
By Mitch Ryan