November 12, 2007As with green-tech movement, the eco-spin on chemical science isn't just for tree huggers. Businesses, too, are betting on better materials.TAGS:chemistry, chemical, material, innovation, field, speakers
August 8, 2007These fully sustainable, off-the-grid dwellings can maintain a comfortable interior temperature regardless of the heat or cold outside.Photos: Home sweet earthshipTAGS:hill, material, temperature, house
February 14, 2006Konarka, which specializes in plastics that convert light into electricity, has raised $20 million in its latest round of venture funding.TAGS:plastics, electricity, round, material, start-up
May 19, 2006Researchers are looking for materials to protect astronauts from temperatures that can be three times hotter than the sun. Photos: NASA feels the heatTAGS:material, temperature, blade, scientist, sun, mile, researcher