Tough but beautiful, mother of pearl is the inspiration behind the world's newest and toughest ceramic material. More durable than expensive aluminium alloys and made using a cheap, ...

Lighting isn’t just some utilitarian feature. It also provides ambiance and comfort, changing the look and feel of whatever room it’s used in. It can be harsh and institutional, overly bright and ...

Nature has engineered ceramic shells of molluscs like clams, oysters, and snails to withstand high pressures at the ocean bottoms, shows a recent study 1. The findings could help engineers build ...

Ileana D'Cruz has shared her experience when the director of her first film made heavy ceramic shells drop on her waist. He had called it 'romantic and feminine', she added. Actor Ileana D'Cruz has ...