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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Plastics Were Invented to Spare Nature. They Did the Opposite

Hyatt's invention of celluloid billiard balls in 1869 marked the beginning of the plastics industry and addressed sustainability challenges.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

scientists discover iron-made crystal that can absorb, release, and breathe oxygen

The reversible process keeps the iron-made crystal that breathes oxygen intact throughout the cycles and processes, marking a significant breakthrough for material longevity.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Why did researchers stick a duck to a rock? To show off their super glue

A new hydrogel functions as an adhesive on wet surfaces, promising advancements in surgical and underwater applications.
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fromNature
1 month ago

A natural nuclear reactor

Fission chain reactions and light manipulation of silver compounds provide historical and scientific insights.
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Efficient perovskite/silicon tandem with asymmetric self-assembly molecule

Achieving highly ordered and uniformly covered self-assembly monolayers (SAMs) with optimal packing configuration on textured silicon substrates remains a critical challenge for further improving the efficiency of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells.
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Renaud Defrancesco on Craftsmanship, Hiroshi Sugimoto + More

Renaud Defrancesco emphasizes experimentation in design, highlighting the importance of material innovation as seen in the molded plywood leg splint by Eames.
fromNature
2 months ago

Efficient near-infrared harvesting in perovskite-organic tandem solar cells - Nature

The researchers emphasized the significance of their innovative approaches in enhancing the efficiency of solar cells, marking a breakthrough in renewable energy technology.
OMG science
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Material Matchmaking: When Wood Engages with Contemporary Counterparts

The combination of materials in architecture can transform design outcomes and enhance functionality.
Wearables
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Robotic touch sensors are not just skin deep

Robotic touch advancements are hindered by insulating layers in sensor materials, recently resolved by researchers, allowing for more accurate robotic touch.
OMG science
fromBig Think
4 months ago

The six strongest materials on Earth are harder than diamonds

Carbon is a remarkable element essential for life and diverse material properties, enabling complex bond formations.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
4 months ago

Structurally complex phase engineering enables hydrogen-tolerant Al alloys - Nature

Intermetallic compound particles in Al alloys can trap hydrogen, but their morphology and low solubility hinder their effectiveness in enhancing hydrogen embrittlement resistance.
fromwww.nature.com
4 months ago

Metal-centred planar [15]annulenes

Ferrocene, a highly versatile and stable compound, demonstrates numerous synthetic pathways, providing insights into its structural properties and potential applications in various fields.
Miscellaneous
fromHackernoon
9 months ago

Scientists Built a Knowledge Graph for Materials-And You Can Actually Use It | HackerNoon

The structured inference results into triples enable a clear relationship description between materials by defining core labels, which allows for improved data retrieval and analysis.
Data science
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Liquids in a glass recover a graceful shape even after being shaken

A mixture of oil, water, and magnetic nickel particles consistently forms the shape of a Grecian urn, defying conventional expectations.
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