In 1897, H.G. Wells proposed humans might actually be able to become invisible in his sci-fi horror novel, The Invisible Man. Now, 120 years later, we’ve remade Wells’ classic into another movie, but ...

A joint research team led by Professors Han-Ki Kim and Bo Ram Lee from Sungkyunkwan University's School of Advanced Materials ...

Top climate scientists say their field can improve its transparency. A group of researchers presented their findings on reproducibility in climate science to the National Academies of Sciences, ...

Can't see the wood for the trees? Scientists are increasingly modifying wood to make it transparent, offering a range of environmental benefits for the planet. These advancements "open the door" to ...

In a step closer to skyscrapers that serve as power sources, researchers have set a new efficiency record for color-neutral, transparent solar cells. In a step closer to skyscrapers that serve as ...

Engineers demonstrate in a new study that windows made of transparent wood could provide more even and consistent natural lighting and better energy efficiency than glass. Engineers at the A. James ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I apply economic insights to improve regulations and their effects. The actual proposal is not as dramatic as either side would ...

In the deep sea, dragonfish lure smaller fish near their gaping jaws with beardlike attachments capped with a light. But the teeth of the pencil-sized predators don’t gleam in that glow. Instead, ...

The hunt for a truly clean energy source that can replace our current fossil fuel systems is still underway. While we've seen breakthroughs in solar panels that don't need sunlight to generate energy, ...