News tagged with waterproofing
Vomit bird throws up a defence against predators
Babies of a bird species called the Eurasian roller vomit a foul-smelling orange liquid as a defence mechanism against predators, biologists have discovered.
Mar 07, 2012 |
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Japan phones built to survive showers, toilet-drops
Japanese women are so fond of their phones, they even use them in the shower, say manufacturers. This makes waterproofing a must -- also good against rainstorms and accidents while texting on the toilet.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 29, 2012 |
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Trapping butterfly wings' qualities
Butterflies have inspired humans since the time of ancient Egypt, but now they're also inspiring researchers to look toward nature to help create the next generation of waterproof materials for electronics ...
Jan 04, 2012 |
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Plant with 'eggbeater' testure inspires waterproof coating
A floating weed that clogs waterways around the world has at least one redeeming feature: It's inspired a high-tech waterproof coating intended for boats and submarines.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Nov 10, 2011 |
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Compounds in non-stick cookware may be associated with elevated cholesterol in children and teens
Children and teens with higher blood levels of chemicals used in the production of non-stick cookware and waterproof fabrics appear more likely to have elevated total and LDL cholesterol levels, according to a report in the ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Sep 06, 2010 |
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Japanese company develops world's first ultra-thin piezoelectric waterproof speaker
(PhysOrg.com) -- Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a company based in Kyoto in Japan, has made what they claim to be the world's first ultra-thin (0.9 mm thick) waterproof piezoelectric speaker.
Jun 15, 2010 |
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