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Super-durable material from spider silk
Spider silk is already stiffer and lighter than steel, but now scientists have figured out how to increase its hardness by three times by adding a small amount of metal.
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Self-cleaning adhesive inspired by gecko feet
Researchers are in the process of making the first adhesive that can self-clean after each use without the need for water or chemicals, very similar to the hairs on the…
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'Super Paper' is more durable than cast iron
Moving your fingers through a sheet of paper will be much harder, thanks to the development of a new kind of paper that is much stronger than cast iron.
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Materials 'self-welding'
Aerospace engineers at the University of Bristol in the UK have released a new technique for airplanes to 'masturbate' holes or cracks even in flight.
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Plastic material changes the reasoning according to the mechanism of seaweed
A new material inspired by the defense mechanism of sea cucumbers can vary from hard to mild soft, a characteristic that makes it suitable for medical transplants. When…
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Clothes for lazy people
Researchers in Australia and China have used nanotechnology to create self-cleaning wool in the sun. As a result, instead of sending dirty clothes to dry cleaners, you j…
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New, super durable carbon fiber for sewing armor
British scientists have just released a new, lightweight and ultra-durable carbon fiber to weave into armor fabric. According to research results, this type of fiber has…
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Automatic overalls
Every customer can find suits that fit in with the new Philips technology. A type of clothing that adjusts the size and style according to the wearer's registration.
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Material of yarn from fermented bacteria
From the idea of finding new materials to replace cotton and silk, Gary Cass, a West Australian University laboratory technician, invented a fermented fabric that could…
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Producing nanofibres from natural fibers
Natural materials such as spider silk, collagen and cotton could be a cheap and abundant source of materials for nanofibers, according to Chinese and American scientists.
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Fabrics made from straw and chicken feathers
Chicken straws and feathers will appear popular in the costume of the future. It is not a set of feathers or hemp cloth, but chicken or straw hairs are woven into fabric…
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Non-flammable paper does not burn
Researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville have developed a durable, fire-retardant, antimicrobial, reusable, and kill-resistant paper. While most types o…
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'Super glue' imitates lizard feet
Defense and airline scientists BAE Systems has invented a super-sticky plastic called Synthetic Gecko, which simulates lizard legs.
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Nanotechnology bicycle for Tour de France
If Floyd Landis won the bicycle race around the French Tour de France, that would be the victory of nanotechnology. Landis, captain of the Phonak racing team and m
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Color change fabric
Researchers at the University of Connecticut in the United States are studying the fabrication of colors that suit the mood or the surrounding environment. Yarn dyed fab…