Piezofluorochromism, the phenomenon of materials reversibly changing their fluorescent color when pressure is applied, is ...

The animals' camouflaging capabilities have long inspired humans. The new material could one day help researchers improve ...

Learn more about the polymer film that can change color and texture when electron beams are applied.

There have been many attempts to create monochromatic metallic materials, but few materials change luster color in response to external stimuli. In a recent breakthrough, researchers from Chiba ...

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have demonstrated a fast, scalable, and cost-effective method to produce films that change color when stretched (Nat. Mater. 2022, DOI: ...

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 ...

Researchers developed a color-changing material that alters both surface texture and appearance in seconds, inspired by ...

Octopuses are the undisputed kings of camouflage. Whereas engineers have learned to mimic the colors, octopuses also match ...