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piezoelectricity
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New study: Common ice generates electricity when bent
Researchers have discovered that common ice can generate electricity when bent, a finding that could finally explain the origin of lightning and inspire the development of new electronic devices.
The Scientist Who Discovered a Deadly Element in a Shed
Defying a system that barred women from university, Marie Curie's investigation into a mysterious new energy led to the discovery of radioactivity and two new elements, making her the first woman ever to win a Nobel Prize.
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…
Newly-Developed Sensors Go Under Your Car Seat—And They Can Tell If You’re Drunk
A document from the International Transport Forum shows that, on average, we lose 1.25 million people each year…
Chinese Researchers Develop a Possible “Battery-Free” Solution to Hearing Aids
Huazhong University of Science and Technology researchers are currently hard at work improving their initial design of a…