Shiseido has been granted a patent for a water-in-oil emulsion cosmetic that provides a replenishing and smooth feel, while minimizing the appearance of skin roughness and discoloration. The cosmetic ...

Engineers find the hydrogel polyethylene glycol (PEG) doubles its water absorption as temperatures climb from 25 to 50 C, and could be useful for passive cooling or water harvesting in warm climates.

Q: You mentioned in an article once about using polymer crystals as a way to help with keeping potted plants watered. I've never tried them. Do they really do much good? Are they worth the price? They ...

Have you seen online videos of the water-absorbing polymer orbs (often sold under the brand name Orbeez)? At first glance, the transparent orbs appear nearly invisible when placed in water, but are ...

Chemists from the Advanced Engineering School of St. Petersburg State University (SPbU) have created a material capable of absorbing oil from water, according to the university's portal. The polymer ...