Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a tissue-like material that is softer than silk and made up of fibers that are a thousand times thinner than a human hair. The unique fabric, according to the scientists, ...

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a class of material structures that can repel oils. This discovery may have applications in various fields, but will probably be used mainly in the aviation and space-travel industries. The ...