Materials science

Colour me amazed!
Structural colours were behind laboratory doors for long. They are now making a splash in the market.
This smart pack gives out a spoiler alert
Smart food packaging that alerts us to food spoilage.
Soy far, soy good
From healing wounds to rejuvenating roads, newer soy solutions abound in the world of materials science.
The chilling effect
Among scientists and policymakers, there is a sense of urgency to reimagine cooling. Our Cover Story envisions that future.
The soft robo-touch
With lessons from vines and jellyfish — and aided by 3D printing — scientists are making shape-shifting advances in soft robotics.