In 1842, the famous British researcher Michael Faraday made an amazing observation by chance: A thin layer of water forms on the surface of ice, even though it is well below zero degrees. So the ...

Microwave kilns might not be able to do everything a traditional kiln does, but for hobbyists and crafters looking for an affordable way to melt glass at home, they certainly are a handy alternative.

It’s a simple material: tiny, hollow glass spheres made from sand. But one nonprofit believes that it could play a critical role in slowing climate change while the world transitions to a zero-carbon ...