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Scientists Make 'Alien' Diamond On Earth, Harder Than Anything Found In Nature
Chinese researchers have successfully synthesized a rare form of diamond found in meteorites, known as hexagonal diamond, in a laboratory setting.
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Kerala Student Creates Eco-Friendly Pen To Reduce Plastic Waste
Amala Jose, a college student from Kerala, has designed PenCanvas, a biodegradable pen made from sustainable materials, with support from her college and mentors to address plastic pollution.
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New Gel-Based Robotic Skin Feels Touch, Heat, and Damage Like Human Flesh
Scientists have created a groundbreaking gelatin-based robotic skin capable of sensing touch, heat, and physical damage like cuts or burns. Developed by a team including Dr. Thomas George Thuruthel from University College London, the skin uses a single conductive layer embedded with electrodes to detect and classify stimuli. It was tested through p...
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The Future of Armour? New Chainmail-Like Material Shows Promise
A team of researchers from Northwestern University has developed the first 2D mechanically interlocked polymer material, resembling chainmail, that combines strength and flexibility. This material, which can withstand significant force and pressure, holds promise for applications in lightweight body armour. By using a new polymerisation process, th...
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Carbon Nanotube Fibers Can Be Fully Recycled Without Losing Properties, Claims New Study
A recent breakthrough in material science has shown that carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers can now be fully recycled without any loss of their mechanical, electrical, or thermal properties. This innovation could revolutionize industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional materials such as meta...
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Flexible, Radiation-Resistant Organic Solar Cells Ideal for Space Exploration, New Study Finds
Organic solar cells are gaining attention for their potential in space missions, offering lightweight and flexible alternatives to traditional silicon and gallium arsenide cells. A study published in Joule found that small molecule-based cells resisted radiation for up to three years, though polymer-based cells experienced efficiency drops, potenti...
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New Study Reveals How Leaves' Resilience to Raindrops Might Help in Agriculture and Renewable Energy
Research published in Physical Review Fluids reveals how raindrops interact with leaves, protecting plants from damage and opening avenues for technological innovations. The study, led by Professor Sunghwan Jung of Cornell University, examined the mechanics of drop-leaf interactions using high-speed imaging and a plastic beam to simulate plant beha...
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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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Notre Dame Restoration Provides Insights for Scientists: Report
Five years after the Notre Dame fire, studies of salvaged materials reveal insights into medieval climate conditions, historic building techniques, and health risks. Scientists are using innovative methods to decode data from charred wood and stone to paint a clearer picture of France’s history.
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South Korean Researchers Develop Morphing Wheel to Overcome Obstacles
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) has developed a morphing wheel that can adapt to a range of obstacles, making it suitable for use in wheelchairs, unmanned delivery vehicles, and robots. The wheel can overcome obstacles up to 1.3 times its radius in height, offering a flexible solution to enhance mobi...
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China Builds World's Most Powerful Resistive Magnet at SHMFF
China’s Steady High Magnetic Field Facility (SHMFF) has achieved a new milestone by developing the world’s most powerful resistive magnet, generating a magnetic field of 42.02 tesla. This surpasses the previous record of 41.4 tesla held by the US National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The magnet is crucial for research in advanced materials l...
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Researchers Develop Jurassic Park-Inspired Method for Storing DNA-Based Data Safely
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have introduced an innovative approach to data storage by encasing DNA in a material resembling amber. This method offers long-term preservation and easy retrieval, making it a potential game changer in the field of data storage. The technique builds on the concept popularised by the film Jur...
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Indian Researchers Find a New Technique to Control Defects in MOF-Based Supercapacitors
Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a new laser-based method to precisely control defects in MOF-based supercapacitors. This technique significantly enhances energy storage performance without altering the MOF’s crystal structure. By adjusting laser power, scientists increased the electrode's...
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Scientists Move Closer to Adding Element 120 to the Periodic Table with New Technique
Scientists are on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery that could expand the periodic table to include element 120. Currently, the periodic table comprises 118 elements, ranging from hydrogen with one proton to oganesson with 118. The quest to explore the frontiers of atomic physics has led researchers to develop a novel technique to create elem...
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World’s Fastest Microscope Captures Electron Motion at 625 Attoseconds
The world of microscopy has reached a new frontier with the debut of the world's fastest microscope, a groundbreaking device that captures electron motion at an astonishing rate of 625 attoseconds. This innovative tool, developed by physicist Mohammed Hassan and his team at the University of Arizona, marks a significant advancement in the ability t...
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Scientists Make 'Alien' Diamond On Earth, Harder Than Anything Found In Nature
Chinese researchers have successfully synthesized a rare form of diamond found in meteorites, known as hexagonal diamond, in a laboratory setting.
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Kerala Student Creates Eco-Friendly Pen To Reduce Plastic Waste
Amala Jose, a college student from Kerala, has designed PenCanvas, a biodegradable pen made from sustainable materials, with support from her college and mentors to address plastic pollution.
-
New Gel-Based Robotic Skin Feels Touch, Heat, and Damage Like Human Flesh
Scientists have created a groundbreaking gelatin-based robotic skin capable of sensing touch, heat, and physical damage like cuts or burns. Developed by a team including Dr. Thomas George Thuruthel from University College London, the skin uses a single conductive layer embedded with electrodes to detect and classify stimuli. It was tested through p...
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The Future of Armour? New Chainmail-Like Material Shows Promise
A team of researchers from Northwestern University has developed the first 2D mechanically interlocked polymer material, resembling chainmail, that combines strength and flexibility. This material, which can withstand significant force and pressure, holds promise for applications in lightweight body armour. By using a new polymerisation process, th...
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Carbon Nanotube Fibers Can Be Fully Recycled Without Losing Properties, Claims New Study
A recent breakthrough in material science has shown that carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers can now be fully recycled without any loss of their mechanical, electrical, or thermal properties. This innovation could revolutionize industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional materials such as meta...
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Flexible, Radiation-Resistant Organic Solar Cells Ideal for Space Exploration, New Study Finds
Organic solar cells are gaining attention for their potential in space missions, offering lightweight and flexible alternatives to traditional silicon and gallium arsenide cells. A study published in Joule found that small molecule-based cells resisted radiation for up to three years, though polymer-based cells experienced efficiency drops, potenti...
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New Study Reveals How Leaves' Resilience to Raindrops Might Help in Agriculture and Renewable Energy
Research published in Physical Review Fluids reveals how raindrops interact with leaves, protecting plants from damage and opening avenues for technological innovations. The study, led by Professor Sunghwan Jung of Cornell University, examined the mechanics of drop-leaf interactions using high-speed imaging and a plastic beam to simulate plant beha...
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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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Notre Dame Restoration Provides Insights for Scientists: Report
Five years after the Notre Dame fire, studies of salvaged materials reveal insights into medieval climate conditions, historic building techniques, and health risks. Scientists are using innovative methods to decode data from charred wood and stone to paint a clearer picture of France’s history.
-
South Korean Researchers Develop Morphing Wheel to Overcome Obstacles
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) has developed a morphing wheel that can adapt to a range of obstacles, making it suitable for use in wheelchairs, unmanned delivery vehicles, and robots. The wheel can overcome obstacles up to 1.3 times its radius in height, offering a flexible solution to enhance mobi...
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China Builds World's Most Powerful Resistive Magnet at SHMFF
China’s Steady High Magnetic Field Facility (SHMFF) has achieved a new milestone by developing the world’s most powerful resistive magnet, generating a magnetic field of 42.02 tesla. This surpasses the previous record of 41.4 tesla held by the US National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The magnet is crucial for research in advanced materials l...
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Researchers Develop Jurassic Park-Inspired Method for Storing DNA-Based Data Safely
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have introduced an innovative approach to data storage by encasing DNA in a material resembling amber. This method offers long-term preservation and easy retrieval, making it a potential game changer in the field of data storage. The technique builds on the concept popularised by the film Jur...
-
Indian Researchers Find a New Technique to Control Defects in MOF-Based Supercapacitors
Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a new laser-based method to precisely control defects in MOF-based supercapacitors. This technique significantly enhances energy storage performance without altering the MOF’s crystal structure. By adjusting laser power, scientists increased the electrode's...
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Scientists Move Closer to Adding Element 120 to the Periodic Table with New Technique
Scientists are on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery that could expand the periodic table to include element 120. Currently, the periodic table comprises 118 elements, ranging from hydrogen with one proton to oganesson with 118. The quest to explore the frontiers of atomic physics has led researchers to develop a novel technique to create elem...
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World’s Fastest Microscope Captures Electron Motion at 625 Attoseconds
The world of microscopy has reached a new frontier with the debut of the world's fastest microscope, a groundbreaking device that captures electron motion at an astonishing rate of 625 attoseconds. This innovative tool, developed by physicist Mohammed Hassan and his team at the University of Arizona, marks a significant advancement in the ability t...
