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'Bijels' Could Lead to Soft Robotics, Liquid Circuitry and More
Bijels, or bicontinuous jammed emulsion gels, hold promise for new materials and applications, but are notoriously difficult to make. Researchers at Berkeley Lab have found a way to make them with common organic materials.
Researchers Find an Injection Alternative for People With Type 1 Diabetes Using a Computer Model
MIT researchers have created a computer model that should streamline the development process for insulin that is engineered to linger in the bloodstream and becomes active only when it is needed, like right after a meal.
Thinking Outside the Box Keeps Items Securely Inside the Carton
Companies involved in e-commerce and consumer packaged goods have long faced a number of problems and inefficiencies, and many of these are a result of tape issues.
A Step Toward Solid-State Hydrogen Storage
Magnesium borohydride is a particularly promising storage material because of its high hydrogen content and attractive thermodynamics.
A Jean Jacket...with a Twist
In collaboration with Google, clothing maker Levi Strauss will begin selling a jean jacket with touch controls woven into the fabric.
An Inside Look at Carbon Fiber (and How It Can Change the Planet)
How are carbon fibers made and formed into products? How does carbon fiber play a role in everyday products? How does the material impact the environment? What recent technology advancements have taken place to reduce carbon fiber cost and increase availability?
Sky's the Limit for Nanotech
Nanotechnology is finding its way into many industries and a wide range of applications. Here's a look at some of the ways it has manifested itself in the aviation industry, for which its promise of lightweight materials and improved efficiency are an ideal match.
Most Common Building Thermal Insulation Materials on the Market Today
Homeowners and builders have several options available to them when deciding on which thermal insulating material to use for your home, commercial or industrial application. Thermal insulation is critical to reduce energy costs and keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Chemicals That Kill—The Hidden Chemical War Being Waged Today
Chemical warfare is ongoing every day in the U.S. and many other countries. Waging this chemical warfare keeps our foods, medicines and homes safe.
Scientists Discover a New Way to Purify Fracking Water
Scientists from Rice University have produced a new filter that can remove more than 90 percent of hydrocarbons, bacterial and particulates from contaminated water that was produced by hydraulic fracturing operations at shale oil and gas wells.
New Route for Hydrogen Storage and Transport
Safe storage and transport of hydrogen is based on the use of liquid hydrogen organic carriers.
Two New Security Robots Added to Tech Company Catalog
Designed for use in airports, hospitals and open-air settings, the models are outfitted with infrared cameras and sensors that can detect intruders and weapons.
Authenticating Booze with a Handheld Device
The device, called SORS (spatially offset Raman spectroscopy), can correctly analyze the chemical makeup of contents concealed in objects such as glass bottles using a laser.
The Technology of Metamaterials
Metamaterials are exotic materials with designable properties that are artificially constructed at the macroscopic level with a periodic structure. They are built to manipulate the electromagnetic or acoustic response of a material at precisely controlled target frequencies. Metamaterials can be used to construct technology that previously only existed in the realm of science fiction.
Biomaterial Can Replace Plastic Packaging
An inexpensive biomaterial can be used to sustainably replace plastic barrier coatings in packaging and many other applications.
Researchers Found a Way to Stop Ice Build Up By Cracking It
A research team at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is working with a new approach to prevent ice buildup by cracking it.
Watch This: Structural Optimization for Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is considered the gold standard for innovative industry production. Researchers are now working on making it responsible and cost-effective.
Video: 3D Printing High Strength Aluminum Leads to Metallurgy Breakthrough
Nanoparticles are added to metal powder to prevent hot cracking of parts.
Accelerating Automotive Assembly with Norbond® Foam Bonding Tapes
While alternative joining methods are available, such as mechanical fastening and liquid adhesive, foam bonding tapes have become the preferred technology for reliably, efficiently and cost-effectively bonding automotive exterior components.
Platinum Improves Performance of Cancer Test Strips
Platinum-coated gold nanoparticles could make cheap and simple test strip detection a reality.