11+ min ago  (707+ words) While the world drowns in plastic, researchers are on the hunt for practical materials that are lightweight, tough, and biodegradable. In recent years, scientists have increasingly turned to the natural world for inspiration – with a whole lot of research focusing…...

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9+ hour, 11+ min ago  (577+ words) Meet the 1,900-year-old latrine helping explain how Roman concrete grew stronger with age An ancient sample shows calcite threading through the material’s cracks and pores, with possible lessons for making modern concrete last longer By Sam Macdonald edited by Eric…...

8+ hour, 50+ min ago  (85+ words) Nanowerk Friction turns carbon debris into diamond and graphene Friction between amorphous carbon surfaces transforms wear debris into diamond and graphene while maintaining exceptionally low resistance. - Ernst Meyer (University of Basel), 0000-0001-6385-3412 corresponding author Become a Spotlight guest author! Join our…...

11+ hour, 15+ min ago  (320+ words) Engineers at Queen Mary University of London have created a tactile sensor, described in a study published in Science Advances, that allows robots to detect touch using a simple camera. The sensor converts mechanical forces into visible color patterns, reducing…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (102+ words) From mechanical engineering at Clemson to graduate school at Virginia Tech, making a big transition isn't easy. Join Jason Birsic, a first-year graduate student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, as he takes you through a packed day…...

13+ hour, 8+ min ago  (709+ words) This Week in Science: A non-surgical intervention for knee pain, a superconductor temperature record, an immune system 'reset', and much more! First up: We may soon have a new treatment for arthritic knees. It involves injecting microscopic gel beads into…...

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16+ hour, 58+ min ago  (629+ words) The Quant possesses over two decades of experience in start-up ventures and financial arenas, brings a unique and insightful perspective to the quantum computing sector. This extensive background combines the agility and innovation typical of start-up environments with the rigor…...

17+ hour, 50+ min ago  (124+ words) Solarbytes "Hanyang University, a South Korea-based research university, has developed controllable doping for organic semiconductors Researchers tested Lewis-paired dopants containing DDQ and BCF across six solvents with different polarities Highly polar solvents captured BCF, preventing efficient formation of the paired…...