Nylon

Nylon can be found everywhere in modern life, from the clothes we wear to the seatbelts in our cars. The problem is that producing it can be a dirty business, but researchers say a new method can make nylon production significantly greener.Ever since the 1930s when the term Nylon was used to describe fibers made from two polyamides, the material has steadily worked its way into our lives in a myriad of ways. It's light but strong, making it an ideal candidate for everything from engine components and machine parts to…

Bundling up in a puffy Canada Goose jacket isn’t just a fashion statement; the coats are filled with goose down that helps trap and retain body heat when temperatures plummet. But engineers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have drawn inspiration from another animal that calls Canada home, and have now created a new insulating fabric that copies how polar bears are able to survive extreme colds.Rare Polar Bear Attack in Canada | Extreme EarthDifferentiating a polar bear from a grizzly bear is easy thanks to…