A combination of graphene and homemade “silly putty” called G-putty could be used to make fitness trackers and intruder detection systems, among other products, experts believe. Graphene, a ...

The enhanced putty, dubbed G-putty, can also detect some human vital signs, like pulse and breathing, suggesting it could one day be used for building wearable health trackers. “We’re interested in ...

Silly Putty Mix Shows Promise as High-Tech Sensor Researchers are stretching the possibilities of polymers, breaking new ground in the field of composites with a combination of homemade "Silly Putty" ...

Graphene is a strong, revolutionary material made of elemental carbon that can be stretched to one-atom thick sheets while maintaining its valuable properties. It conducts heat ten times better than ...

We all knew Silly Putty was special — the elastic-y, liquid-y toy is tons of fun to use. Well, now it has scientific applications, also. Researchers have discover that Silly Putty, when mixed with ...

Researchers are stretching the possibilities of polymers, breaking new ground in the field of composites with a combination of homemade "Silly Putty" and graphene that yields an extremely sensitive ...

Silly Putty, the toy ubiquitous in nearly every household and elementary classroom, is the inspiration behind the latest type of wearable sensors. The putty is essentially a polymer, and if combined ...

A dash of graphene can transform the stretchy goo known as Silly Putty into a pressure sensor able to monitor a human pulse or even track the dainty steps of a small spider. The material, dubbed ...

If you're looking to have some cheap DIY fun with the kids (or, you know, the other adults), this YouTube video on how to create your own Silly Putty looks like a winner. All it takes is 2 tablespoons ...