Metamaterials : Science World Report

Oct 02, 2015 12:14 PM EDT

Self-Healing Polymer Can Patch Itself Up Without Need for External Sources

Researchers may have created a material that can actually heal itself. Scientists have developed a flexible polymeric material that's capable of self-repairing.

Sep 18, 2015 06:59 AM EDT

Amazing Invisibility Cloak Can Hide 3D Objects from Visible Light

Invisibility cloaks have been around for quite some time. But imagine one that's an ultra-thin, invisibility "skin" cloak that can conform to the shape of an object and conceal it from detection with visible light.

Jan 24, 2015 07:38 AM EST

New Metamaterial Allows Scientists to 'Bend' Elastic Waves

Sounds waves passing through the air are considered "elastic waves." They travel at the surface or through a material without causing any permanent changes to the material's makeup. Now, though, scientists have developed a material that has the ability to control these waves.

Jan 19, 2015 09:31 AM EST

New Breakthrough Captures Light from Metamaterials Embedded with Nanocrystals

Scientists have discovered a method to both enhance light emission and capture light from metamaterials embedded with light emitting nanocrystals.

Dec 24, 2014 02:28 PM EST

First Ever 3D Metamaterials Have Extraordinary Properties

Scientists have developed the first 3D metamaterials by combining physic-chemical formulation and microfluidics technology.

Jul 19, 2014 07:43 AM EDT

Scientists Create New Material that Can Twist Light Itself

Scientists have uncovered the secret to twisting light at will. They've created a new metamaterial that shows extraordinary properties that's not typical of regular materials.

Jan 13, 2014 06:37 PM EST