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Drop your weapons!
4:58pm, 15th November, 2018

Drop your weapons!

(Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute) It takes energy to make weapons, but it may take even more energy to maintain them. Because leaf-footed bugs drop their legs, it is possible to measure how much energy they allocate to maintaining this append...
'Smart skin' simplifies spotting strain in structures
4:38pm, 15th November, 2018

'Smart skin' simplifies spotting strain in structures

(Rice University) A 'smart skin' developed at Rice University employs the unique fluorescent characteristics of carbon nanotubes to quickly assess strain in materials. The method is intended for aircraft, spacecraft and critical infrastruct...