Several ceramic coatings are tested for slickness, water beading, chemical resistance, durability, and protection on paint ...

A water-based formulation developed at the University of Waterloo using nanotechnology is both greener and more effective ...

For more than a decade, a fundamental mystery has surrounded graphene—the one-atom-thick "wonder material" known for its exceptional strength, conductivity, and transparency. Despite its seemingly ...

The industry was a darling of the venture capital world 10 years ago. With many farms out of business, the remaining companies have scaled back. By Kevin Draper Vertical farming businesses blossomed a ...

When you water a garden bed or potted plant and the water puddles or beads at the surface instead of being absorbed by the soil, you have a problem—hydrophobic soil. This occurs when decomposing ...

Cracked, caked, dry soil and a gap between soil and pot are symptoms of soil hydrophobia. - RishabhSinghArtist/Shutterstock Has this ever happened with any of your ...

Cinnamon is a special spice, especially around holidays. People love baking with it. But have you noticed how cinnamon will “float” on water but not easily mix? If you try to catch cinnamon, will a ...

At the nanoscale, the chemistry of surfaces plays a decisive role in how particles move and where they end up. A new study published in Advancing Earth and Space Sciences highlights the importance of ...

Plant factories are failing, with multiple companies closing or going bankrupt in recent months. This includes the largest vertical farm on the planet, in Compton, Los Angeles. Despite raising over ...