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07/17/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists develop an artificial muscle from carbon fiber capable of lifting 12,600x its own weight

What makes a muscle able to carry over 12,000 times its own weight? Carbon fiber and silicone, according to research published in the journal Smart Materials and Structures. The artificial muscle, the creation of researchers from the University of Illinois, is made from siloxane rubber reinforced with carbon fiber. It is capable of supporting 12,600 […]

06/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Future aerogels inspired by the wings of a dragonfly

Dragonflies helped give humanity the helicopter, now they’re inspiring innovations in insulation. Researchers from Newcastle University in the U.K. found an efficient and low-cost method of producing aerogel, a strong and lightweight material commonly used for insulation, by looking at how dragonflies dry out their wings. Aerogel is a synthetic material derived from a gel, […]

06/14/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Commercially available exoskeletons should be used with caution by workers doing heavy lifting

An exoskeleton may sound cool, but too much use can give you a painful back. This is what researchers found in a study by the Ohio State University published in the journal Applied Ergonomics. The study followed 12 volunteers who were made to use two pneumatic tools: A torque wrench weighing about 10 pounds and […]

06/12/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

“Smart” windows made from common glass and cheap nanocrystals

Even in energy-saving technologies, it’s a generally accepted fact that good results come with a hefty price tag. But thanks to leaps in nanotechnology, you will soon be able to use “smart” windows to minimize your energy consumption at only a fraction of the usual cost. Conventional infrared (IR)-blocking windows are made from a special kind […]

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