Octopus and cuttlefish are masters of disguise. Many species can rapidly change both the color and the texture of their skin – an ability that scientists have long sought to replicate with synthetic ...

Researchers have created the first materials that can change not just their colour, but also their surface texture on demand — inspired by how octopuses adjust their skin to blend in with the rocks ...

Most beaches have sand that’s pale, soft, and familiar. But some beaches stand out because of their sand color. These beaches have sand that is green, red, black, pink, or even purple. These colors ...

Researchers say earwax may help detect infections and certain systemic diseases without invasive tests. (Image: Pexels) Earwax composition and color can indicate infections and systemic diseases.

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Elevate your home decor with the 5 best velvet cushion covers on Amazon, designed to add a rich, luxurious touch and create a stunning statement look for any room. Make your simple bed, sofa, and ...

Making its debut as Etsy’s 2026 Texture of the Year is washed linen, a material that captures quiet luxury without any of the fuss. Texture shapes how we experience our homes, adding depth, dimension, ...

Warm, versatile shade from the LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding collection earns top honor in the company’s inaugural Color of the Year program LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading ...

Color brings us joy when we need it most—hence the happy blues and greens that dominated interiors as the world began to inch back to normalcy post-pandemic. Then we saw beige-on-beige, signaling ...