There's something strange about the stained-glass windows of medieval buildings: They tend to be thicker at the bottom than at the top. Many believe this is because glass is actually a liquid that has ...

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An assortment of glass balls of different sizes, colors, ages and textures can be treasures for a small garden. Small glass balls are especially appealing in the spring before plants have reached full ...

Scientists can easily explain the structural order that makes steel and aluminum out of molten metal. And they have discovered the molecular changes that take place as water turns to ice. But, despite ...

Everybody always says, "We're an X-year-old startup," but what does that really mean? Which parts of this are good? (Let's admit it, startup tech culture has desirable elements.) Which elements are ...

Today I would like to present the turbine-powered optical isolator, a steampunk-sounding bit of hardware that only allows light to pass in one direction. That, I must admit, is a sentence I never ...

Whether you're starting with a blank slate or upgrading an existing space, there are tons of tiny details to consider when designing a new kitchen. The backsplash options alone can feel overwhelming ...

Paddy Royall receives funding from the Royal Society, European Research Council and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Before Pilkingtons invented plate glass in the mid-19th century, ...