'Battered' Polymers Could Mean Self-Healing Paint

'Battered' Polymers Could Mean Self-Healing Paint

Research chemists at the University of Warwick have devised a process which covers small particles of polymer with a layer of silica-based nanoparticles and provides a versatile material that can be…
Worm Tech: Superglue From The Sea

Worm Tech: Superglue From The Sea

Sandcastle worms live in intertidal surf, building sturdy tube-shaped homes from bits of sand and shell and their own natural glue. University of Utah bioengineers have made a synthetic version of…
Taking A Shower Improves Moral Judgment - Study

Taking A Shower Improves Moral Judgment - Study

The next time you have to make a difficult moral decision, you might think twice about mulling it over in the bath or shower.   New research in Psychological Science has found that the physical…