Researchers design a more durable MEMS switch
Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed a way to make cell phones and power lines more durable.
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The Meg! When the (giant prehistoric) shark bites, the science bites back
The Meg is the blockbuster shark monster movie we didn't realise we needed in our lives. With a cast led by Jason Statham, this is a big-budget version of several megalodon movies that have popped out over the years – including ...
Strength of bacterial adhesion does not depend on size of contact area
A team of physicists and biologists working at Saarland University has developed a method with which they can measure the contact area between a bacterium and the surface it is 'sitting' on. Interestingly, and perhaps counterintuitively, ...
Sliding on flexible graphene surfaces has been uncharted territory until now
Graphene, a two-dimensional form of carbon in sheets just one atom in thick, has been the subject of widespread research, in large part because of its unique combination of strength, electrical conductivity, and chemical ...
New theory describes ice's slippery behavior
Winter is coming, promising the usual bouts of frozen precipitation for northern locations. The slickness of snow and ice is a big pain if you're driving, flying or walking, but can be a lot of fun if you strap on a pair ...
New method allows microdroplets of any shape to form on a surface
MIT researchers have developed a new way of creating surfaces on which droplets of any desired shape can spontaneously form. They say this approach could lead to new biomedical assay devices and LED display screens, among ...
How stick insects honed friction to grip without sticking
When they're not hanging upside down, stick insects don't need to stick. In fact, when moving upright, sticking would be a hindrance: so much extra effort required to 'unstick' again with every step.
Researchers create super-repellant surface material (w/ video)
(Phys.org)—Researchers from the University of Michigan working in collaboration with associates from the US Air Force have created a new type of surface cover that repels oils, water, alkali solutions, acids and even non-Newtonian ...
James' bond: A graphene / nanotube hybrid
(Phys.org)—A seamless graphene/nanotube hybrid created at Rice University may be the best electrode interface material possible for many energy storage and electronics applications.
Learning from lizards: Geckos inspire new method to print electronics on complex surfaces
Geckos are masters at sticking to surfaces of all kinds and easily unsticking themselves, too. Inspired by these lizards, a team of engineers has developed a reversible adhesion method for printing electronics on a variety ...
