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07/25/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Researchers create new textiles that don’t easily wrinkle

Even in engineering, a wrinkle-free textile is ideal. Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan campus are looking for ways to reduce wrinkling in producing textile composites. Like all composite materials, textile composites consist of a component material (often thermoplastic) or a combination of two materials reinforced with woven, knitted, or braided fabric. They […]

07/08/2018 / By David Williams

Breakthrough in “spintronic” devices for data storage and faster computing

The designs of consumer-centric computers in use today are largely based on old standards that haven’t been updated for quite some time – apart from all the miniaturization, of course. Now a group of engineers has shown that there may be an alternative solution for data storage and memory, and even computers in general, that would lead […]

06/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

New nanoscale coating for solar cells able to absorb 20 percent more sunlight

You may have heard of whispering galleries like the National Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building, where you can hear what’s being said on the other side of the half-dome. Maryland researchers created a nanoscale coating that traps light in a similar way, an article in Science Daily states. When applied on a solar cell, the […]

06/19/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Novel recycling process turns discarded hard disk drive magnets into new material

With the rise of technology also comes the rise of electronic waste across the globe. It may seem as if these unused materials are easier to discard than typical garbage, but the truth is, it’s really difficult to do so due to the high levels of toxic chemicals. To address this problem, the U.S. Department of […]

06/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Nano-sized cellulose fibers beat spider silk in being the strongest material on Earth

What is the strongest material on Earth? If you answered “spider silk,” you have just named the former champion, now demoted to second place. In a study published in ACS Nano, researchers reported that new nanoscale cellulose fibers have become the Superman of building materials. Many of our scientific advances pale in comparison to what nature has developed and […]

06/07/2018 / By Edsel Cook

“Smart” windows made from common glass and cheap nanocrystals

Smart windows are one of the most effective and important ways to reduce the massive energy cost of buildings. However, they tend to be expensive, which precludes their widespread adoption. In a NanoWerk article, Ohio-based researchers found a way to combine ordinary glass and inexpensive nanocrystals, creating an affordable smart window that can block infrared […]

06/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

This 3D-printing robot can build an entire home in 6 months for just $300,000

The number of robots involved in the manpower-deprived construction industry has been increasing as of late. An architectural startup has decided to automate much of the construction process using 3D-printing robots. In a Business Insider article, the robot home-builders can print a 1,000-square-foot dream house in just half a year for as low as $300,000. […]

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