Imagine if there were a metallic device that could be transported all squished down into a compact ball, but that would automatically "bloom" out into its useful form when heated. Well, that may soon ...

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio—Rubber in medical applications is as fascinating today for its technological advancements as it has been essential for its lifesaving capabilities. The breadth of the topic is one ...

Researchers have developed a new approach for shape changing at the material level. They use rubber, metal, and temperature to morph materials and fix them into place with no motors or pulleys.