nanostructures
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Here’s How Scientists Bent Diamonds
A team of physicists has figured out how to bend diamonds, according to a new paper. OK, we’re talking about nano-scale diamond needles here. But it’s an impressive feat, because while diamonds are known for their hardness, these rocks will break if they are bent even a tiny bit.
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New Li-Ion Batteries Charge 70 Per Cent In 2 Minutes, Last For 20 Years
A team of researchers in Singapore have developed a next generation lithium-ion battery that can recharge a battery to 70 per cent in just two minutes. That means it would charge an entire electric car in just 15 minutes. And here’s the kicker: it lasts over 20 years.
