Mixing it up your strength training regimen at the gym will make you stronger, but won't do much to grow your muscles.

Scientists have designed plate-nanolattices, nanometer-sized carbon structures, that are stronger than diamonds as a ratio of strength to density.

Check out this video to see how nacre, the material that coats the insides of mollusk shells, stays so tough in the face of stress.

"...this is another instance where you're seeing that staying physically active affects your overall health and your cognitive health."

The tail appendage, or telson, of certain mantis shrimp is inspiration for tougher, lighter protective gear.

A new robot for the artificial intelligence era can do all sorts of complex tasks without breaking the bank—or the wall.

It's practically impossible to develop stiffer designs for their given weight than these new structures.