materials science
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Plastic Suspension Springs Could Be Coming to the Car Industry
A German company’s composite spring weighs up to 75 percent less than conventional steel.
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How This Uncrushable Beetle Can Survive Being Run Over by a Car
The diabolical ironclad beetle, in addition to having one of the coolest names in the animal kingdom, boasts one of the toughest natural exoskeletons. A team of scientists has finally figured out the secret behind this extra durable armour and how these insects can survive getting run over by a car.
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Watch This Non-Cuttable Metal Destroy Saws Before They Can Slice Through It
Even the most expensive bike locks can be compromised in just a few minutes, and mostly serve as deterrents so your ride is a less appealing target. But researchers from Durham University in the UK and the Fraunhofer Institute have created what they’re claiming is the first man-made material that is non-cuttable, by actively destroying…
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Most Commercial Graphene Is Just Expensive Pencil Lead, New Study Finds
You might wonder why, given all the hype, there isn’t graphene in every product you own yet. Well, a new study has found that 60 companies that sell the Nobel prize-winning ultra-thin carbon sheets produce utter trash.