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Knittable Aerogel Fiber for Insulation
Scientists have discovered a new material that could revolutionize the way we insulate our clothing. Aerogels, which are known for their excellent thermal insulation properties,
Eco-Friendly Plastic for Wind Turbines
A breakthrough in the recycling of epoxy resin-based plastics has been achieved by researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa).
Quantum Simulation Reveals New Hydrogen Structure
Physicists from the University of Illinois in Urbana have discovered a new structure of hydrogen that was previously unknown in both theoretical models and experiments.
Hydrogel Hardens Like Glass Under Pressure.
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a hydrogel that becomes as hard as glass under high pressure. Hydrogels are typically very elastic and
World Record: Fabric Thinner Than Atom
Scientists at the University of Manchester have developed the thinnest fabric in the world using a chemical process. The mesh of chain-like organic molecules is
3D-Printed Damascus Steel
Damaszenerstahl, a type of steel known for its hardness and stability, has been used since ancient times to make sword blades. Traditionally, blacksmiths could only
Copper-Palladium Catalyst Creates Graphene from CO2
A new breakthrough in the production of graphene has been achieved by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany. Graphene, a wonder
Snail Teeth: Nature’s Strongest Material
The tiny teeth of the limpet snail have been discovered to be the hardest biological material known to man. These small teeth are comparable in
