In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, face masks are an everyday sight. But a new high-tech mask designed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology looks anything but everyday.

A new 3D-printable mask design, inspired by animal noses, promises easy breathing for users while maintaining similar levels of protection against pathogens found in N95 and surgical masks. The ...

Face masks are a crucial first line of defense against the spread of Covid-19, but that doesn't mean they're all created equal. Cloth and N95 masks with filtration valves may be more comfortable for ...

Vice wrote about research that assessed the effectiveness of popular "hacks" meant to improve the fit of KN95 and surgical masks. The researchers evaluated seven different "fit hacks," some of which ...

NATURE BRIEFING 19 May 2022 Daily briefing: Ten innovative face-mask designs How to build a better mask to protect again pollution and pathogens. Plus, monkeypox has been detected in Europe and the ...

For Richard Gordon, origami is like a piece of music. While an individual fold may not be particularly impressive, many together can make the paper sing. A floppy sheet can transform into a flapping ...

Apple designed its own face mask because of course it did. A company long known for setting itself apart from the competition with superior design couldn’t use over-the-counter masks to protect ...

Ever since sheet masks were introduced to the world, they have become a big thing! One ingredient that has become a favourite among many is rice water—the starchy liquid you get after soaking or ...