Scientists have long known that cellular membranes vary in thickness, but measuring those differences inside actual cells has ...

Eating fatty fish decreased the lipophilic index in people with impaired glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The lipophilic ...

Giving adolescents living with HIV high-dose Vitamin D and calcium supplements can help improve their bone density and reduce the risk of fractures, a new study suggests. Biased or misleading medical ...

This past weekend, the UK saw the arrival of Autumn, with driving rain and high winds ringing in the start of a few months of gloomy, wet riding for many of us. It also means my annual testing of the ...

A recent study published in Advanced Functional Materials presents a new approach to improving both water purification and energy generation. The researchers developed a Janus membrane using advanced ...

For decades, people have relied on one name to keep moisture out and their style locked in: Gore-Tex. The accidental discovery was initially marketed to outdoorspeople, but has grown into a household ...

Birdair, Inc., the world’s leading specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures for over 65 years, has unveiled a new PTFE tensile membrane amphitheater structure at Doral Central Park ...

Scientists have devised a clever new method of allowing people to feel sensations that are transmitted to their skin. Beyond its applications in fields such as gaming and telepresence, the technology ...

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, P. R. China School of Textile Science and Engineering, International Silk Institute, Zhejiang ...

Whether you’re heading deep into the backcountry or simply enjoying a few hours on your local trail, finding a good pair of lightweight hiking shoes is a critical decision. The right footwear lays the ...