Traditional polymers such as plastics are widely utilized for their chemical inertness and durability. However, these very ...

Finding the next groundbreaking polymer is always a challenge, but now researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to shape and transform the future of the field.

Scientists have created a new family of polymers capable of killing bacteria without inducing antibiotic resistance -- a major step in the fight against superbugs like E. coli and MRSA.

But many past innovations in polymer science–the study of plastics and other similar materials–are still relevant and deserve recognition.