Vox’s podcast about unanswered questions in science. There’s a myth about glass you might have read about in high school: If you go to a church that’s hundreds of years old and look at the g ...

The easiest way to check is to look at the manufacturer’s information — it should tell you whether it’s borosilicate or soda lime. Check for damage regularly. Even small chips or scratches can weaken ...

We’ve all seen bulletproof glass in action, in banks, armored vehicles, and secure buildings — but have you ever wondered how it really works? In this video, we break down the fascinating science ...

Calibre Scientific, Inc. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calibre Scientific is pleased to announce the acquisition of Industrial Glassware (the “Company”), a U.S.-based ...

Readers point to other clear materials that could be used instead of glass, from plastics to crystals, though they bring new ...

Although glasses exhibit disordered atomic structures, X-ray and neutron scattering reveal a subtle periodicity. Researchers ...

New Delhi: Come July, manufacturers of laboratory glassware will need to comply with new standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as demand for high-quality scientific equipment grows ...

Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Glass rarely forms naturally from organic materials. However, in 2020, researchers discovered a black ...