Mars is a cold, inhospitable planet. Temperatures routinely drop to as low as -81 °F and down to -200 °F in some spots during winter. Meanwhile, the ultraviolet radiation could make humans seriously ...

Aerogel is known as one of the best thermal insulators ever created. To test its limits, it is exposed to the intense heat of ...

The FireDrone is moving closer to real-world deployment after Swiss researchers unveiled a redesigned ...

Aerogels, renowned for their ultra-low density and exceptional porosity, have long captivated materials scientists since their discovery in the 1930s.

Known as "frozen smoke" because of their milky translucent appearance, aerogels are among the world's lightest solid materials. Consisting of 99.8 percent air, they're highly heat-resistant and are an ...

The fire reconnaissance drone FireDrone has a structure made of polyimide aerogel. The plastic allows the drone to withstand ...

In recent years, researchers have synthesized various new materials that could be used to develop more advanced robotic systems, devices and human-machine interfaces. These materials include graphene ...

Regrowing bones is no easy task, but the world’s lightest solid might make it easier to achieve. Researchers have figured out a way to use hybrid aerogels, strong but ultralight materials, to prompt ...