Natural muscle fibers are made up of spring-like proteins that can contract and stretch without losing their original form, dissipate mechanical energy as heat and maintain incredible tensile strength ...

A 3D-printed, wearable exoskeleton might be the key to preventing repetitive strain injuries and improving gender equality in the construction industry, LSU researchers say.

Materials science is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the understanding and application of the properties of matter. Materials scientists study the connections between the underlying ...