What's the best material for your car's headliner? Here's what to look for

A car's headliner can use materials such as fabric, vinyl, suede, or polyester. But which material is the best one to use out ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Inspired by Octopus Skin, This Synthetic Material Can Change Color and Texture on Demand

The animals' camouflaging capabilities have long inspired humans. The new material could one day help researchers improve ...

This New Building Material Doesn’t Emit Carbon – It Traps It

Researchers have developed a new carbon-negative building material that could reshape approaches to sustainable construction.
ArchDaily

Building Better with Data: The Role of Material Libraries in Sustainable Architecture

For decades, the construction industry followed a familiar rhythm: design came first, materials followed. The pressing need for sustainable buildings has shattered this routine. Material selection is ...
NPR

A material that's almost entirely air keeps EV fires from spreading

Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain in global popularity even though, says John Williams, the VP of Technical Services at Aspen Aerogels, "Inside each of these vehicles are hundreds, if not ...
Investopedia

Material Amount: What it Means, How it Works

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