Lots of glass surfaces can brighten up a room, but it also lets in too much heat as well as neighbors’ prying eyes. A new metamaterial is not only more transparent to light, but adds privacy, cools ...

Glass might soon have some competition from an unlikely rival – bamboo. Scientists in China have turned regular old bamboo into a transparent material that’s also resistant to fire and water, and ...

In design theory, extensive use of Glass is often avoided on south-facing facades in the Northern Hemisphere (or north-facing facades in the Southern Hemisphere) due to the risk of heat gain caused by ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A material that’s more transparent than glass without sacrificing ...

Wood that you can see through? It sounds like something that shouldn't exist, doesn't it? Well, scientists have already proven it can be done. And now they've developed a new kind of transparent wood ...

A sheet of transparent new material at a University of Maryland lab looks like it might be plastic. But it’s actually wood—and it could eventually be used to make energy-efficient windows or even ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Glass is a vital component to construction projects, but it’s also ...