Your automatic buttonhole feature isn't just for clothes. Use it for tote bags, aprons, home decor, straps, and easy closures.

What began three years ago as a small after-school program for Fremont High School students who were interested in sewing has quickly become a platform for student-led community service projects.

Feb. 6, 2026 Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed ...