Skin acts as the first line of defense against pathogens and other harmful material from outside the body. Yet this barrier also excludes some beneficial drugs that could treat skin diseases. Now, ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Accurately monitoring the body's bioelectrical signals is crucial for cardiology research and clinical diagnosis of heart diseases. However, this requires customizable ...

Brainiacs at Rice University today debuted a spray-on lithium ion battery that they say could be applied to nearly any surface. You read that right -- a paintable battery. The paint contains layers, ...

HOUSTON – (June 28, 2012) – Researchers at Rice University have developed a lithium-ion battery that can be painted on virtually any surface. The rechargeable battery created in the lab of Rice ...

Measuring brain waves could become easier with electrodes and wires that researchers can paint on the scalp through parted hair using a paintbrush. Made with a conductive polymer ink, the ...

Rapidly expanding solar cell technology currently relies on expensive photovoltaic materials such as silicon or cadmium telluride, which is why their production, installation and maintenance costs are ...

Dear Debbie: We are redecorating an older home that has less than perfect walls. I have read about your paint techniques that can camouflage dents and cracks, but what about wallpaper? Our style is ...