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Scientists in the UK have developed what may be the strongest silica nanofibers known, Blaine Brownell reports, with potential uses in the marine, aviation, and security industries.
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One of the most intriguing areas of innovation in materials science concerns the development of high-performance coatings. A new coating from the University of Michigan can repel water and harmful chemicals, Blaine Brownell reports.
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One of the most intriguing dimensions of nanoscale research concerns the blurring between matter and energy, says Blaine Brownell. A new super light absorber could be applied to energy-harvesting and sensing techniques.
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In the last 10 years, light-emitting diode lighting has dramatically transformed the field of lighting design. What's next? Field-induced polymer electroluminescence, says Blaine Brownell.
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The high-performance facility in Washington, D.C., by HOK uses a dynamic façade to draw in sunlight without the heat.
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The tools used for architecture and construction, from CAD to 3D printing, are now also being used to design disease-fighting DNA.
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Radiant floor heating can provide cost savings and comfort in those hard-to-condition commercial places.
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A new composite made by Princeton University researchers may increase solar cell efficiency.
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David Benjamin of The Living and Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation talks about the intersection of biology, technology, and architecture.
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If you've ever dinged your smartphone or laptop, then you might be interested in self-repairing plastic that behaves more like human skin, developed by scientists at Stanford University.