The material is sensitive enough to detect the human heart rate through the skin and even the tiny footsteps of spiders. Silly Putty is not just a kids’ toy, especially if you add graphene to it. The ...

On April 8, Caitlyn Matherne, Southeastern Louisiana University biochemistry student, visited Independence Leadership Academy students. The Chem Demo, provided by Benjamin Wicker and the SLU chemistry ...

Scientists have used graphene to make the novelty children's material Silly Putty® (polysilicone) conduct electricity. Using this conductive polymer they found that they were able to create extremely ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Whether you just bounce it, squeeze and mold it into shapes with your hands, or make prints from the Sunday comics on it, fun putty is a great toy that has made a comeback in toy stores these days.