An organic material that can repeatedly change shape without breaking would have many useful applications, such as artificial muscles, pumps or as a switch. Physicists at Radboud University accidentally discovered a material…
Tag: Nanotechnology
MIT engineers develop “blackest black” material to date
MIT engineers report that they have cooked up a material that is 10 times blacker than anything that has previously been reported. The material is made from vertically aligned carbon nanotubes, or…
Nanoparticles could someday give humans built-in night vision
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical School have found a way to provide a built-in night vision to Humans using nanoparticles. They have already successfully tested their technology with the Mices….
This designer clothing lets users turn on electronics while turning away bacteria
New rainproof, stainproof technology turns clothing into self-powered remotes Purdue University researchers have developed a new fabric innovation that allows wearers to control electronic devices through clothing. It is the first time…
A new wood membrane provides a sustainable alternative for water filtration
Inspired by the intricate system of water circulating in a tree, a team of researchers led by Princeton University, have figured out how to use a thin slice of wood as a…