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Self-adhesive concrete
Concrete capable of cracking itself is ready to be tested in practice, according to experts at Delft University of Technology (Netherlands). The Dutch research team says…
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Break the iris scanner
A common sight in films specializing in Hollywood's sophisticated criminals: a large-sized character who wants to open a vault or go into a place containing top-secret d…
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Automatic detection and repair of cracks in the road
Fixing cracks in the highway is a costly and time-consuming task. As a result, scientists have developed a system that automatically patches cracks in the road, helping…
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Raise the quality of concrete from the sea urchin backbone
European scientists say the discovery of the secret behind the sea urchin's robust backbone could help improve building materials such as concrete, according to UPI.
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Paint smart
The new application of nanotechnology allows for the creation of a special paint that helps detect tiny cracks before they begin to spread.
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Glass is metal-stable due to palladium
Recently a group of researchers has succeeded in making a metallic glass with incredible hardness and plasticity even when compressed.
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Concrete sealing bacteria
A group of students at Newcastle University have successfully developed a bacterium that can produce special glue that seals cracks.
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The first wooden car in the world
Joe Harmon, a 27-year-old American designer, is working with other students at North Carolina State University to create a working car that is made of wood. Their invent…
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Plastic is as hard as steel and can be self-patched
Scientists have developed an intelligent composite material that can know cracks when building aircraft and repair them ...
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The spacecraft itself 'welds' the cracks
A new material can help the space ship automatically