The animals' camouflaging capabilities have long inspired humans. The new material could one day help researchers improve ...

Octopuses are the undisputed kings of camouflage. Whereas engineers have learned to mimic the colors, octopuses also match ...

Consumer desire for multi-sensory experiences and advancements in ingredient technology are pushing texture to the forefront.

Inspired by the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish, Stanford researchers have developed a soft material that can rapidly shift its surface texture and color at extremely fine ...

Stanford researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering ...

A material that can switch its appearance, cephalopod-style, could have future applications in robotics or display technology ...

Many home landscapes burst with color in early summer, only to fade into a flat, uninspiring green by midseason or become ...

The Stanford team created a metasurface from a polymer previously used in solar panels and printable electronics. They found ...

Popcorn ceilings are on their way out. This subtle and attractive texture is taking over instead — it's clean, modern, and ...