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Localizing Mars with ultralight materials
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Scientific application
'Hai Lua' sells billions of land to build bricks
Although not trained formally, a farmer in Ha Nam successfully researched a super-light brick that could float on the water and not harm the environment. Mr. Tran Van Lu…
Videos
Video: Super materials withstand the weight of 100,000 itself
With 3D printing technology, scientists have created a super-light, ultra-durable new material structure, with resistance to masses of 100,000 times its own weight.
Scientific works
Unique tree-shaped skyscrapers
A skyscraper shaped like a tree in fictional movies like Star Wars could become a reality in 2012.
Science invention
Russia invented ultra-light materials used in aviation
The Director General of the Russian Research Institute Evgeni Kablov said the 1933 ultralight new alloy, or aluminum-lithium alloy, will reduce the weight of the aircraf…
New technology
Japan wants to get wood for auto parts to make it light
Researchers and manufacturers of Japanese auto parts have successfully fabricated materials from pulp, weighing only 1/5 of steel, but five times more solid.
New technology
Smart shoes help you to never fall
B-shoe is a smart shoe from a technology company in Israel, led by Dr. Yonatan Manor.
New technology
Newly proven materials reach the limits of hardness, and are extremely light
Scientists have proven that the new 3D metamaterial they designed is the first structure of this type to reach the limit of the theory of hardness.
New technology
The lightest material in the world, lighter than air, can now be 3D printed
The successful 3D printing uses the world's lightest material - graphene aerogel promises to open a new chapter for the material industry.
New technology
Material promises to make the tank super light
Chinese scientists have discovered a lightweight material, such as balloons, but solid metal, which could be used to make bulletproof military uniforms and tank covers.
New technology
Fabrication of new materials is lighter than aerogels, which is 10,000 times harder
In the past, scientists have successfully fabricated metamaterials heavier than air three times as hard as steel, known as aerogels.
New technology
Lightweight and durable material than balsa wood
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a 3D printing technique to create a light but very rigid cell mix using epoxy resins.
New technology
Develop super light materials inspired by headline shrimp
Recently, a team of University of California researchers has successfully developed a structured material inspired by the head of shrimp.
New technology
Resins can effectively block out cosmic rays
Lighter materials, such as plastic, can help astronauts effectively block harmful radiation rays during space travel.