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Featured in glass

By Dec 22, 2020
Technology

An inside look at how fiber optic glass is made

At Corning’s Wilmington, North Carolina factory, high temperatures and intense chemistry turn silica into the backbone of the internet.
By Aug 2, 2020
Technology

Corning’s new Gorilla Glass could make your phone screen a lot harder to break

It can survive higher falls and endure more pressure before scratching.
By Apr 15, 2019
Environment

Dragonglass is real, even if white walkers (hopefully) aren’t

Megapixels: 'Game of Thrones' turns a naturally-occurring glass into a fantastical weapon.
By Sep 29, 2016
Technology

China Is Building The Longest And Highest Glass Bridge In The World

Calling all adrenaline junkies
By Sep 19, 2016
Technology

Shatterproof Glass Helped Prevent Further Injuries In Chelsea Bombing

It was one of the post-9/11 additions to New York City buildings
By Jun 9, 2016
Technology

These Windows Can Go Opaque On Command

Panes block sunlight with the flip of a switch
By May 25, 2016
Science

Hydraulic Press Versus Nearly Invincible Glass Teardrops

A new challenger emerges. Who will win?
By Nov 5, 2015
Science

This Super Glass Material Is Almost As Strong As Steel

A cracked cell phone screen could become a thing of the past
By Sep 28, 2015
DIY

Maker Faire: This Plasma-Filled Glass Robot Can Dance

Okay, so it's a robot-shaped marionette—still awesome
By Aug 21, 2015
Technology

We Can Now 3D-Print Glass And It Is Entrancing

That glass is so hot right now