Nanotechnology
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New Plastic as Strong as Steel
New process crates strong material from nanoscale building blocks.
By Andrea Thompson Published
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New Paper Batteries Powered by BloodWe'll have the ability to print batteries, researcher says.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Bone's Strength Found in Weird Structure InsideThe surprisingly uneven structure of bone may help to explain why it is so strong.
By Melinda Wenner Published
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New Potions to Clean Old MasterpiecesAdvanced salad-dressing-like mixes could help cleanse masterpieces.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Tiny Generator Would Make Electricity While You WalkNovel nanogenerator could power small electronic devices by harnessing your footsteps or even your blood flow.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Cutting-edge Technology: The World's Smallest ScissorsScientists in Japan have created molecular clippers that are opened and closed with light.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Scientists Create Tiniest-Ever Alphabet SoupBy Robin Lloyd Published
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The World's Smallest ThinkerKorean researchers have crafted a microscopic version of Rodin's famed sculpture that's about twice the size of a red blood cell. Find out how they did it and why.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Self-Cleaning Underwear Goes Weeks Without WashingA protective coating of nanomaterial repels water, oil and bacteria.
By Bill Christensen Published