Researchers at Westlake University have disclosed a two-dimensional (2D) mechanically interlocked polymer (MIP) that mimics medieval chainmail at the molecular scale. This micrometer-scale 2D material ...

A 2D mechanically interlocked polymer mimicking chainmail shows high flexibility and stiffness, offering promise for lightweight protective and smart armor systems. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Georgia Somary wants to turn people’s homes into “contemporary castles”, where historically inspired decor ...

NASA has taken a cue from the Middle Ages when designing a new tire built to be truly out of this world. This next-generation innovation NASA’s Glenn Research Center developed the “Superelastic” tire, ...

Medieval garb has been out of style for centuries. But for Dave Cain, it's essential to his jewelry business. Chainmail refers to a sheet made of small, metal rings linked together to form a secured ...

NASA is usually associated with forward thinking ideas. Sometimes however, the best ideas come from looking into the past. For example their latest idea for a rover tire design took inspiration from a ...