Polycarbonates are a group of polymers that can be formed by heat (thermoplastic), but still contain carbonate groups in their chemical makeup. Polycarbonates are strong and tough, and some grades are ...

In the future, there will be a way to convert our cars into hovercrafts, just so we could sail along smoothly down the main drags of our respective cities. Short of that, we'll take some 100 percent ...

In architecture, the concept of daylighting refers to when buildings allow natural light inside to provide a number of benefits, from enhanced visual comfort and productivity, to improved health and ...

Even with the best care, clear acrylic, polycarbonate, PVC and vinyl windows eventually turn hazy, yellow, cloudy and brittle. Clear vinyl is the least durable of all. Yet, you can restore certain see ...

Ford is using its engineering prowess to solve a thorny coronavirus problem: Designing a medical-grade face mask that reveals wearers' facial expressions and also allows hearing-impaired people to ...