Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have developed a new type of plastic that, according to materials theory, ...

With rising fuel economy standards and fuel costs, one of the ways automakers are looking to meet standards and save buyers' dollars is to trim weight. Heavier cars require more fuel, and we've seen ...

Plastic glazing finally looks promising Although the idea of replacing glass with lighter weight plastic sounds like an obvious innovation, it is not new. For over thirty years, auto glass experts ...

Craig Hanson’s material science research could have long-lasting impacts in the way we study DNA. The junior engineering management and manufacturing engineering double major is studying how different ...

Why do beverages come in plastic bottles? Beverages come in plastic bottles because of practicality. Since plastic bottles cost roughly the same to manufacture as glass bottles, the benefit is in the ...

Reusable water bottles make staying hydrated easy, cut down on disposable plastic use and, with ever-updating colors, shapes and patterns, offer a way to make a fashion or lifestyle statement. So ...