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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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New feature for atomic force microscopy: Determination of chemical properties of atoms
Physicists in Japan, Spain and the Czech Republic have developed a new type of atomic force microscope (AFM - Atomic Force Microscope) that enables the identification of…
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Self-cleaning underwear
Self-cleaning cloths have the potential to revolutionize the sports apparel industry. This technology is the initiative of scientists working at US airlines. Technology…
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Benefits of Prussian Blue in storing information at the atomic level
In the Prussian blue family, there is a compound capable of acting as a switch: initially it has no magnetism, but it can become magnetic thanks to the effects of light…
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MIT studies new transistors
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are preparing to publish a new semiconductor technology study. They hope this technology will help launch a…
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The strongest nanofibers appear
Scientists say they have created the strongest nanowires ever, reaching the theoretical limit they have set. Yarn is 1,000 times smaller than human hair, and if a diamet…
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New transistor technology is capable of surpassing silicon.
MIT engineers have proven a technique that can bring about a new critical phase in the microelectronic revolution, the revolution that has produced iPods, laptops and mo…
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B-52 flying fortress flying with 'artificial' fuel
On December 15, 2006, the US Air Force announced that it had completed the test flight of a B-52 with eight engines using a new fuel: a mixture of synthetic fuels by the…
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'Smart' materials
* Material that can change hardness and elasticity: Scientists have taken fine gypsum powder, limestone powder and fine coal, mixed it into olive oil and some water and…
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Wedding rings are made of bones themselves
Couples may have the opportunity to give each other wedding rings made from their own bones grown in the laboratory. Such first rings were created in England. Scientists…
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Invisibility cloaks are coming true
Scientists claim to have developed an invisibility cloak, though not completely hidden as Harry Potter, but is also an important first step to pave the way for intricate…
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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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Successfully created a complete skull mold
Scientists at the Center for Material Technology (the Institute of Applied Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology) have successfully created a complete set of sk…
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Pavement tile made of rubber
Pavement slabs, decaying ramps, natural rubber flooring are the three products introduced by Thailand at the exhibition.