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Material promises to make the tank super light
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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.

December 12, 2018
Equipment can turn light directly into electricity
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Equipment can turn light directly into electricity

US scientists have successfully fabricated a device called optical rectenna. It consists of an antenna, a diode rectifier and is capable of converting directly from ligh…

December 12, 2018