A new synthetic molecule switches between emitting green and blue light after application of a solvent or mild heat. The color-changing phosphor can be leveraged for a two-layered information encoding ...

A new shape-shifting material can change both its texture and color in seconds, inspired by the camouflage abilities of octopuses. By precisely controlling how a polymer swells with water, researchers ...

Colorbox mixes just about any hair color you can imagine, wild to mild Zuvi is a beauty-tech company known for its innovative hair dryers that use light instead of heat. This time, the company is ...

The advertising industry has never been short of tools that promise to change everything. But the arrival of generative AI has triggered a more fundamental debate. It’s not about what AI can do, but ...

Today’s illicit chemists can quickly cook up drugs far more dangerous than fentanyl. By Jonathan Corum and Matt Richtel Illicit labs are creating new synthetic drugs at breakneck speed. Dangerous, ...

Anyone can code using AI. But it might come with a hidden cost. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Over the past year, AI systems have ...

If you’ve spent any time writing online over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed something: the bar has been raised. It’s no longer enough to simply publish content. Readers expect clarity, ...