There are no garbage trucks equipped to leave the atmosphere and pick up debris floating around the Earth. But what if we could send a robot to do the job? Scientists at NASA’s Jet Pro... Read more
Could be applied to solar cells, ultracapacitors for energy storage, or advanced transistors for energy efficient electronics, among many other applications Researchers at Penn State’s Cente... Read more
New material created at Rice University with graphene oxide flakes Large flakes of graphene oxide are the essential ingredient in a new recipe for robust carbon fiber created at Rice Univers... Read more
The coating could lead to breathable garments to protect soldiers and scientists from chemicals, and advanced waterproof paints that dramatically reduce drag on ships. A nanoscale coating th... Read more
Hair today, gone tomorrow Everyone knows geckos have extraordinary powers of adhesion, able to clamber up vertical windows with remarkable ease. With the “Geckskin”, a tea... Read more
Can be repeatedly peeled off thousands of times without losing its ability to grip As is so often the case these days for those searching for a better way to stick stuff together, researcher... Read more