But nacre, the lustrous substance mollusks use to line their shell, is becoming prized once more, this time in materials ...

In materials science, if you can understand the "texture" of a material—how its internal patterns form and shift—you can ...

Scientists in South Korea have uncovered a new species of chiton, Acanthochitona feroxa, hiding in plain sight along the ...

Think about how your smartphone becomes warm when you use it for a long time. Inside the chip, electrons move rapidly and collide with atoms. Each collision makes the atoms vibrate. These tiny ...

Sea mollusc shells are patterned not through conscious control, but by chemistry acting at the shell’s growing edge. A thin strip of tissue known as the mantle secretes both the shell material and its ...

† Department of Molecular and Material Sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University, 6-1 Kasugakouen, Kasuga, Fukuoka, 861-8580, Japan Article Views are the ...

Japanese researchers have described a new species of sea anemone that appears to share a mutually beneficial relationship with hermit crabs. The pale pink sea anemones, now named Paracalliactis ...

Abstract: As the number of semiconductor layers has been increasing to save power and improve performance, the overlay measurement for pattern misalignment between layers has become more critical.

In this video, we showcase the stunning patterns found inside various seashells through cross-section cuts. The intricate designs reveal the beauty of nature. We also explore the question: What other ...