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1 month ago
Science

Wood Ink For 3D Printers Can Turn Old Scrap into New Parts

Researchers found a way to create wood-based ink for 3D printing, mimicking natural wood properties.
The process involves combining lignin and cellulose in a specific ratio to replicate natural wood structure. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Science

The Industrial Designer behind the N95 Mask

Sara Little Turnbull was a significant figure in materials science and industrial design, with inventions like the molded bra cup that inspired the N95 mask.
She faced challenges in getting recognition for her contributions, highlighting the issue of overlooked women in science history. [ more ]
ScienceDaily
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Robotic metamaterial: An endless domino effect

Topological solitons behave like particles but do not spread out or disappear.
Combining topological solitons with non-reciprocal interactions can create lifelike materials. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI gives a boost to the quest to develop new materials

AI tools and robotics are accelerating the development of new materials.
Google DeepMind's AI model discovered over 2.2 million hypothetical materials, with 381,000 being stable new materials.
Investment in materials science and engineering is increasing worldwide, with China leading in the field. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
OMG science

This small wooden cube is actually a satellite that's being sent to space

Aluminum is the predominant material in satellites, posing an environmental issue upon reentry due to ozone layer damage.
Researchers from Kyoto University are developing wooden satellites as a more environmentally friendly alternative to aluminum. [ more ]
InfoQ
5 months ago
DevOps

Microsoft Integrates Copilot with Azure Quantum Elements for Advancing Scientific Research

Microsoft demonstrated the integration of AI and Azure Quantum Elements at the Ignite conference, allowing researchers to explore more materials and speed up chemistry simulations.
Azure Quantum Elements provides optimized simulation workflows, AI-accelerated computing, and integration with Azure quantum tools for improved research and development processes. [ more ]
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