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'Brain-breaking' glass bricks are 3D printed, reusable, and strong
Posted by ArielTechGeek 47 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Using a 3D printer that works with molten glass, researchers forged LEGO-like glass bricks with a strength comparable to concrete. The bricks could have a role in circular construction in which materials are used over and over again.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Glass, Building and Construction, Construction, MIT, 3D Printing, additive manufacturing
New "glassy gel" materials are strangely strong, stretchy and sticky
Posted by ArielTechGeek 128 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Gels and glasses are on opposite ends of the material spectrum, but engineers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have developed a new class called “glassy gels” that are both strong and flexible, as well as sticky and self-healing.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: new material, Shape memory materials, Polymer, Hydrogels, North Carolina State University
Strong shape-memory adhesive could put Spider-Man to shame
Posted by ArielTechGeek 188 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
You can stop skulking around labs trying to get bitten by radioactive spiders – a new breakthrough could make it easier than ever to get Spider-Man’s wall-crawling powers. Scientists in Singapore have created a strong and reusable adhesive out of a shape-memory polymer, sticking to and detaching from surfaces by changing the temperature.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Adhesive,
Soft n' supple adhesive gel makes for gentler tracking of squids
Posted by ArielTechGeek 203 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
The tracking of squid and other soft-bodied sea creatures may soon be a lot more doable, thanks to a new bioadhesive interface. It's claimed to be much gentler than current attachment methods, while still remaining up to the task.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MIT, Tracking
infinite rise house by earthscape studio Amid the mountain ranges in Tamil Nadu, India, Earthscape Studio has built a farmhouse that harmonizes with its environment, leaving the natural landscape undisturbed. Balancing panoramic views with the need to temper strong winds and intense sunlight, the architects enveloped the dwelling in a circular gabion wall constructed from […]
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Shape-memory hair product keeps curls curly even in 80% humidity
Posted by ArielTechGeek 299 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Researchers have developed a product that reduces hair’s moisture-absorbing tendencies, maintaining frizz-free curls for at least six hours in high-humidity environments and even allowing them to bounce back thanks to its shape-memory properties.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Hair, Polymer, Humidity
Mussel-inspired adhesive builds a bond between implants and bones
Posted by ArielTechGeek 335 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
If you've ever tried pulling a mussel off a rock, you'll know that they're pretty darn good at holding on. The secret to their success is a natural adhesive, which has now been replicated in a glue that could help keep orthopedic implants attached to bone tissue.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Fraunhofer, Implant, Biomimicry, Bones, Adhesive
In our latest interview as part of our Dezeen Jobs: How We Recruit series, Sue Emms, chair of architecture studio BDP's North Region, discusses the importance of diversity in the workforce. Read more
Small snake's egg-swallowing prowess puts pythons to shame
Posted by ArielTechGeek 435 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Burmese pythons are famously known for being capable of swallowing pigs whole, but you have to keep in mind, the snakes themselves are pretty darn big. When it comes to snake-to-prey-size ratio, however, nothing beats the Gans' egg-eater.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Snakes, University of Cincinnati, Diet
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