The science pros at TKOR investigate whether glass bottles can melt in a DIY glass foundry.

We’ve all seen bulletproof glass in action, in banks, armored vehicles, and secure buildings — but have you ever wondered how ...

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

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 ...

Quaker, conscientious objector, prison reformer – these are just some of the many lives of the scientist Kathleen Lonsdale ...

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

Some of the most promising materials for future technologies come in layers just one atom thick, such as graphene, a sheet of ...

Both residents and school officials at a Massachusetts high school were left stunned after a senior prank took an unexpected ...

Although glasses exhibit disordered atomic structures, X-ray and neutron scattering reveal a subtle periodicity. Researchers have demonstrated that this hidden periodicity -- referred to as 'invisible ...

The Trump administration wants to close one of the nation’s two cutting-edge observatories — one of them in the Tri-Cities — ...

Each spring small, transparent (and surprisingly cute) baby eels make their way up the Hudson River. Student scientists are ...