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Researchers Discover Thermal Switch in Engineered Squid-Based Biomaterials

Scientists may be able to alter materials for thermal conductivity by using a squid-inspired protein composed of multiple DNA repeats.

16 Aug 2018

New Research Could Lead to Smarter Design of Ships Sailing in Ice-Laden Seas

Objects entering water is a common phenomenon, but a complete understanding of the physics of water entry continues to be mysterious.

27 Jul 2018

Researchers Use 3D Printer to Shape Terahertz Beams into Desired Shape

Terahertz radiation can be applied for a broad range of applications and is currently used for airport security checks and also for the analysis of materials in the laboratory. This radiation’s wavelength is in the millimeter range, indicating that it is considerably larger than the wavelength of visible light. It also needs specialized methods to manipulate the beams to get them into the correct shape.

12 Jul 2018

New Polymer Electrolyte Creates Safer Lithium Batteries

Scientists have created a solid polymer electrolyte that can be used in lithium-ion batteries to substitute the liquid electrolyte in lithium batteries.

27 Jun 2018

Researchers Design Dynamic Surface with Reconfigurable Topography

An international group of scientists, headed by Harvard University, have built a dynamic surface with reconfigurable topography. The surface has the ability to sculpt and re-sculpt microscale to macroscale features, modify its slipperiness and friction, and adjust other properties depending upon its proximity to a magnetic field.

26 Jun 2018

Novel Keyboard Design Reduces Cost and Improves Flexibility

Bendable portable keyboards that can be used with computers and other electronic devices have already available in the market.

21 Jun 2018

Cancer Research Aided by First-Of-Its-Kind Microscope at UNF

Local scientists are now able to examine cancer using a first-of-its-kind microscope.

From TESCAN USA Inc. 21 Jun 2018

Researchers Test New Materials for Sustainable, Economical Batteries

Inexpensive batteries may be possible using a new conductor material and a new electrode material, which then could result in large-scale storage of renewable energies.

1 May 2018

Slippery Rough Surface Inspired by Pitcher Plant and Rice Leaves for Harvesting Water

Researchers designed a slippery rough surface based on pitcher plants & rice leaves, which performs better than ultramodern liquid-repellent surfaces.

2 Apr 2018