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The materials that will be game-changers in solar technology, medical applications, defense technologies and nanotechnology.
$16m to be invested in computer design of materials
It has been announced by the US Department of Energy that it will invest $16m over the next four years to…
Atomic force microscopes analyse surfaces at atomic level
Atomic force microscopes make the nanostructure of surfaces visible. Their probes scan the investigation material…
Watch clothing rips heal themselves right before your eyes
Could there one day be clothing that naturally heals itself, eliminating the need for sewing needles or disposal?…
New “skin” for soldiers paves the way for protective futuristic…
A team of scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has developed a material that is highly breathable…
Researchers get yellow light for their project
A large-area textile that emits bright yellow light for more than 180 hours has been fabricated by researchers at…
MIT aerospace engineers figure out how to make airplanes stronger
A team of aerospace engineers from MIT determined that carbon nanotube "stitches" make stronger, lighter composites…
Talk microstructures to me…
Understanding the atomic, electronic and macroscopic scales of materials materials for use in the large variety of…
Mechanical man-made materials could impact future prostheses
Patients who need to wear prosthetic devices encounter a series of issues while doing so. For example, the joint…
SPR devices detect biomarkers of disease
Used for detecting biomarkers of disease, discovering drugs, analysing chemicals, ensuring food quality and safety,…
Permanently transparent adhesive used in glass brickwork
Amsterdam has gained an architectural highlight with Chanel's new flagship glass store, where the old brickwork has…