Chameleons are famous for their color-changing abilities. Depending on their body temperature or mood, their nervous system directs skin tissue that contains nanocrystals to expand or contract, ...

According to its developers, the aptly named OCTOID is a soft robot that leverages cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers ...

Generally speaking, if you fancy treating your guitar to a new color scheme you have to break out the sander, brushes, paint and more. This can take a while and involves a good deal of hands-on labor.

Walmart is jumping on the bandwagon as color-changing tumblers, which switch hues upon contact with cold liquid, quickly shape up to be one of this summer's hottest buys. Customers who've been unlucky ...

Stopping the spread of COVID-19 more quickly, before small outbreaks become larger ones, has been a challenge since the start of the pandemic. A new device could offer low-cost, daily testing to ...

We know that face masks help stop the spread of COVID-19, but what if they could also act as a sensor to help you find out if you've been exposed? Researchers at UC San Diego are currently developing ...

Wouldn't it be nice to wear sunglasses that change colors according to the weather or to your new skiing suit? According to the American Chemical Society (ACS), scientists at the University of ...

When we think about clothing, we usually think of it as something we wear to cover our body, convey our style and protect us from the environment. What if the cloth changes its visual appearance when ...

From glittery unicorn Frappuccinos to matcha pink drinks, there's no question that Starbucks likes to colorize your favorite caffeinated beverage. Now, to become more eco-friendly, the coffee chain is ...