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Novyte, Chemvera partner to create pathway for AI-driven material discovery- In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and records
- In 1770, a scientist was handling a lump of rubber and found it rubbed pencil away, leading to the creation of the eraser, changing every school desk
- In 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever madeSilly Putty invention: A wartime effort to develop synthetic rubber accidentally led to the invention of Silly Putty. Although the stretchy...05 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
- Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...04 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...31 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- In 1965, a chemist expected a routine polymer solution and got a bizarre cloudy liquid instead: It became KevlarIn 1965, the world of materials science was forever changed by scientist Stephanie Kwolek, who stumbled upon a peculiar cloudy polymer mixt...26 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- In 1943, researchers trying to fix America’s rubber crisis unexpectedly led to the creation of Silly PuttyBorn from a wartime quest for rubber, Silly Putty emerged as an unexpected, stretchy, and bouncy material. Initially deemed unsuitable for ...21 May, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
- A flash of blue light just solved one of drug development's biggest puzzles, here's all about itScientists at the University of Münster report a major advance in light-powered chemistry for housane molecules on May 20, 2026. Using phot...20 May, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- In 1933, one unexpected waxy deposit inside a reactor helped create modern plastic foreverA chance discovery in a 1933 laboratory experiment led to polyethylene, a plastic now vital for packaging and industry. Chemists Eric Fawce...20 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- In 1965, a strange, cloudy solution in Stephanie Kwolek’s lab lead to the invention of KevlarA seemingly failed experiment in the 1960s led to the creation of Kevlar, a fiber five times stronger than steel. Chemist Stephanie Kwolek'...20 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- The century-old secret of how airplane tires survive the full force of landing, and the answer will surprise youFor nearly a century, the exact mechanism behind carbon black's strengthening of rubber remained a mystery. New research utilizing supercom...20 May, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
- In 1926, a failed rubber coating experiment and a strange elastic solid accidentally changed the future of plasticsIn 1926, chemist Waldo Semon accidentally discovered how to make polyvinyl chloride flexible. This breakthrough transformed manufacturing a...19 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- In 1938, Roy Plunkett investigated a blocked gas cylinder during routine lab work: The waxy residue inside became Teflon and reshaped industrial chemistryThe year was 1938 when a gas cylinder unexpectedly jammed, leading chemist Roy Plunkett to stumble upon a curious white material. This rema...18 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- Overhaul of drug regulator begins with recruitment plan for 1,500 specialistsIndia's pharmaceutical landscape is on the verge of transformation! The country’s drug regulatory body is gearing up for an overhaul with t...06 May, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
- Now you can 3D print glassLondon, April 23 (IANS) A team of engineers has developed a process by which it is now possible to 3D print complex forms of glass.23 Apr, 2017, 10.20 AM IST
- Molecules tied into tightest knot ever!Researchers from University of Manchester in the UK developed a way to braid multiple molecular strands, enabling tighter and more complex ...15 Jan, 2017, 05.18 PM IST
- World's smallest engine developedThe prototype device is made of tiny charged particles of gold, bound together with temperature-responsive polymers in the form of a gel.03 May, 2016, 12.30 PM IST
- Stretchable polymers may lead to low cost smart windowsResearchers have come up with a theory to predict exactly how much light is transmitted through a material, given its thickness and degree ...22 Jan, 2016, 02.44 PM IST
- Soon, 'self-healing' batteries that may never wear outScientists have invented a battery electrode that heals itself, paving way for long-lasting batteries for all electronic devices.18 Nov, 2013, 02.26 PM IST
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