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BioPykrete: High-strength composite ice for extreme environments
ScienceAlert USA Overview Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed BioPykrete, a composite material 10 times stronger than regular ice. By integrating plant-based crystals and a bespoke protein, the material can... -
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1T-TiSe2 Phase Transition: XUV Spectroscopy Reveals Exciton Role
UC Berkeley USA Overview Berkeley researchers used few-femtosecond extreme-ultraviolet (XUV) spectroscopy to demonstrate that electron-hole pairing drives the phase transition in 1T-TiSe2. The study reveals that excitonic pairs exist eve... -
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SPEARS Batteries: NASA’s Solid-State Power for Lunar Missions
NASA USA Overview NASA is developing SPEARS solid-state batteries to enable power operations in the extreme temperatures of the Moon's South Pole, where temperatures drop to minus 200 Celsius. By replacing liquid electrolytes with solid ... -
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University of Stuttgart: Magnetic ceramic microrobot specs
Tech Briefs Germany Overview Researchers at the University of Stuttgart and the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research have developed a magnetic ceramic micro-scroll inspired by a butterfly's proboscis, which rapidly deploys and r... -
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Elastocaloric Cooling: Shape memory alloy HVAC roadmap 2026
Sherafgan Khan Germany Overview Elastocaloric cooling, an innovative technology, utilizes the reversible crystalline structural changes induced by mechanical stress in shape memory alloys to transfer heat without traditional refrigerants... -
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Hyperbranched Coating: Antifouling specs and 95% biocide cut
European Coatings Unknown Overview Researchers have developed a degradable, cross-linked marine antifouling coating based on two hyperbranched polymers. This innovative system synergistically integrates three antifouling mechanisms: pass... -
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Binghamton University: Moisture-powered wallpaper explained
Binghamton University (Advanced Energy Materials) USA Overview Engineers at Binghamton University have developed an innovative "moisture-powered wallpaper" that converts indoor humidity into electricity. A small 35 cm² array can operate ... -
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Titanium Dioxide Epoxy: Self-healing specs and 24% boost
Journal of Materials Science India Overview A research team from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, India, has developed self-healing epoxy composites enhanced with a titanium dioxide sol-gel coating. These hybrid composites, embedded with s... -
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Indian Institute of Science: Recyclable carbon fiber composites
Bioengineer.org India Overview Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore have developed a novel carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite that exhibits self-healing, recyclability, and electrical functionalit... -
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University of Manchester: Lead-free ferroelectric design route
EurekAlert! (The University of Manchester) UK Overview Scientists at the University of Manchester have developed a novel method to introduce nanoscale heterostructures within lead-free bismuth ferrite-barium titanate ceramics. Through co...