Several marine organisms, such as mussels, secrete adhesive proteins that allow them to stick to different surfaces under sea water. This attractive underwater adhesion property has inspired decades of research to create ...
Materials Science
Nov 16, 2021
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The creation of nanoscale computers for use in precision health care has long been a dream of many scientists and health care providers. Now, for the first time, researchers at Penn State have produced a nanocomputing agent ...
Bio & Medicine
Nov 16, 2021
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An international group of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to new insights into the blueprint of identical twins.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 29, 2021
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An international team of researchers has used liquid gallium to create an antiviral and antimicrobial coating and tested it on a range of fabrics, including facemasks. The coating adhered more strongly to fabric than some ...
Materials Science
Sep 28, 2021
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Long-lasting protection from corrosion is essential for materials used for vehicles and aircraft to ensure structural integrity amid extreme operating conditions. Two chemical pre-treatment processes are widely used in industrial ...
Materials Science
Sep 23, 2021
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Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found a way to use sunflower pollen to develop a 3D printing ink material that could be used to fabricate parts useful for tissue engineering, ...
Materials Science
Aug 25, 2021
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Blisters (tiny air pockets) or loops in Band-Aids or tapes can be quite annoying and difficult to remove. What's more, they can also affect the materials used to make flexible electronics and soft robotics. Researchers from ...
General Physics
Aug 24, 2021
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Research from the School of Biosciences and the University of Manchester has uncovered an essential mechanism coordinating the processes of cell division and adhesion within humans. This discovery has profound potential for ...
Biochemistry
Aug 3, 2021
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An adhesive tape patented by Staffordshire University researchers to recover trace evidence from crimes scenes is being adopted to analyze microplastics more efficiently.
Environment
Jul 21, 2021
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If you have ever tried to chip a mussel off a seawall or a barnacle off the bottom of a boat, you will understand that we could learn a great deal from nature about how to make powerful adhesives. Engineers at Tufts University ...
Materials Science
Jun 3, 2021
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