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We’re Redefining What It Means to be “Sticky”—And We’re Taking Lessons From Geckos
The setae on the bottom of most geckos’ feet are what give them their adhesive properties. Geckos can…
How Do Batteries Work, Anyway?
In today’s increasingly mobile world, we rely heavily on innovations that allow us to move with our gadgets.…
Fancy a Cup of Coffee? Here’s How Your Electric Kettle Knows When Your Water Is Boiling
Imagine your morning going as follows: you wake up, proceed to the nearest countertop, and decide that your…
Why pineapple leaves are a promising candidate to replace plastic materials used in single-use masks
(Istock) Dwi Umi Siswanti, Universitas Gadjah Mada and Tiara Putri, Universitas Gadjah Mada The COVID-19 pandemic has led…
Scientists Can Now See a Material’s Elasticity Using Laser Ultrasound
Measuring the elasticity of a material, or the material’s capacity to return to its original shape once the…
Nanomaterials May Soon Give Rise to Better Surface Sealants for Concrete
The ubiquitous material known as concrete can be seen all around our modern world today, as its usage…
Piezoelectric “Tissue Scaffold” May Become the Future of Joint Cartilage Treatment
Sports enthusiasts the world over will be the first to tell you about the dangers of injuring your…
This “Porous Crystal” Can Trap Other Molecules Within Its Pores
Picture the nearest sponge in a nearby sink as it collects water within itself. The moment the sponge…
“Optical Engineering” Can Someday Change Materials’ Properties Using Lasers
So far, Modern Sciences has discussed the several uses of lasers mainly within the nuclear energy research sector,…
Future “Switchable” Window Coating Can Let Light In—and Keep Heat Out
The chase is on for developing the next piece of technology that can go and be a part…