Nanomaterials help spiders spin the toughest stuff
Spiders' silk is already tough stuff—just ask your friendly neighbourhood Spiderman.
Nanomaterials
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'Super-nano' plastic fibres touted for next-generation IT
Materials scientists in France said on Sunday they had made highly-conductive plastic wires on the nanoscale, an invention with potential for mobile devices, computing and solar energy.
Nanomaterials
Apr 22, 2012
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Engineers developing bullet proof vests from cement
Engineers at the University of Leeds are working on a new type of body armour made from cement.
Engineering
Jun 29, 2009
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Toyota to expand eco-friendly tie-up with BMW
Toyota Motor is expanding a tie-up with Germany's BMW on hybrid and fuel-cell vehicle technology as the global automakers push further into the "green" market, a report said on Monday.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 25, 2012
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Engineering behind the world's lightest graphene watch
In January 2017 the world's lightest mechanical chronograph watch was unveiled in Geneva, Switzerland, showcasing innovative composite development by using graphene. Now the research behind the project has been published. ...
Nanomaterials
Aug 29, 2018
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Structural batteries – a unique compromise for lighter electric cars
The weight of the battery is one of the largest obstacles to overcome for electric and hybrid vehicles. By using the battery as part of the chassis significant weight reductions are possible. In a recently completed EU/FP7-funded ...
Engineering
Dec 6, 2013
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Strengthening carbon fiber for vehicle use
Lighter-weight, fuel-efficient cars may be closer to reality thanks to Geelong researchers who are giving carbon fibre the gripping power it needs to be able to stand up to impacts from motorists.
Engineering
Jun 17, 2014
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The Bloodhound SSC: Faster than a speeding bullet
Twenty-nine years ago today, Richard Noble in Thrust2 broke the land speed record for Britain at 633.468 mph in October 1983. That day saw the start of my love affair with the land speed record. Again in September 1997 Richard ...
Engineering
Oct 5, 2012
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Burning like the sun
Engineers building parts of a new type of power plant for generating green energy with nuclear fusion are using their expertise from building rockets like Europe's Ariane 5 to create the super-strong structures to cope with ...
General Physics
Mar 16, 2016
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New carbon fibre polymer pipe will recover hydrocarbons from the most challenging offshore fields
Deepwater production is the fastest growing source of oil and gas reserves. Cambridge engineers are currently solving many of the formidable challenges in accessing these fields. One group, at Magma Global, is leading the ...
Engineering
Feb 20, 2012
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