Researchers uncovered how hammering produces Kanazawa gold leaf's 100-nanometer thinness, connecting this traditional craft ...

Germanium. It might sound like just another periodic table entry (number 32, to be exact), but in the world of infrared light, it’s anything but ordinary. A recent video by [The Action Lab] dives into ...

The thin gold leaf material used to decorate picture frames or lamp bases could also be used to detect viral infections, according to a new study by researchers from Boston University and MIT. They ...

Gold leaf -- gold metal hammered into thin sheets -- is used by artists and crafters to gild picture frames, artwork and clothing. Despite its luxurious appearance, the material is affordable and ...