Imagine if there were inexpensive 3D-printed sensors that changed color to show us if something had gotten too warm or was subjected to too much stress. Well, there soon could be – and they'll ...

Some foods and medicines, such as many COVID-19 vaccines, must be kept cold. As a step toward a robust, stable technique that could indicate when these products exceed safe limits, researchers in ACS ...

UK researchers have created the first smart fabric that can change shape and color in response to two different stimuli: heat and electricity. The development opens up new possibilities in various ...

A novel color-changing ‘living’ sensor reveals exposure to UV radiation, paving the way for future innovations in materials science.

Fashion and textiles may be among the last places you'd expect to see innovation. But college researchers in Florida have figured out a revolutionary fabric that can alter its color with a mild change ...