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The ancient craft may have a more sustainable future.

At Corning’s Wilmington, North Carolina factory, high temperatures and intense chemistry turn silica into the backbone of the internet.

It can survive higher falls and endure more pressure before scratching.

Megapixels: 'Game of Thrones' turns a naturally-occurring glass into a fantastical weapon.

Calling all adrenaline junkies

It was one of the post-9/11 additions to New York City buildings

Panes block sunlight with the flip of a switch

A new challenger emerges. Who will win?

A cracked cell phone screen could become a thing of the past

Okay, so it's a robot-shaped marionette—still awesome