Researchers have made quite a striking advancement and have managed to create a microwave-proof material that can not only block microwaves but can also block infrared and light. Additionally, this ...

One drawback of the original aerobricks was the fact that they would be considerably more expensive than traditional bricks. Due to the facts that the translucent bricks could be used in place of ...

For tens of thousands of years, humans have been drawn to wood as a construction material due to its strength, low cost and abundance, and lately we're seeing how transparency could be added to this ...

(Nanowerk News) Some materials are transparent to light of a certain frequency. When such light is shone on them, electrical currents can still be generated, contrary to previous assumptions.

In the contemporary context, global warming has marked a turning point in the way we think about architecture. We are witnessing record temperatures on our planet and a challenging panorama in many ...

Computer science researchers at Harvard are improving computer graphics, display technologies, and digital editing software. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of ...

Located somewhere between opacity and transparency, translucent surfaces allow rays of light to partially pass through them, creating a "blurred" aspect to what is seen on the other side. This is an ...