Phase-change actuation has been revived for the era of untethered, electrically driven soft robots. Our team at the ...

A new discovery has reshaped our understanding of PCR chip technology: water vapor, not air expansion, is the primary culprit behind bubble formation in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based chips.

If the cup of cold water is not exposed to air, no condensation will form. The fast-moving molecules of water vapor transfer their energy to the side of the cup which is cooler. This causes the water ...

If you’ve ever looked up while an airplane flies overhead, you’ve probably noticed those long, wispy white lines trailing behind. These ...