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Hematene: the new graphene?

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Graphene, the relatively new, atom-thin material, is considered a game-changing material and has been used in anything from paint to dresses to condoms. Now, 14 years after its discovery, research from scientists at Rice University ...

Octopus inspires texture-changing camouflage robot skin

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A master of disguise, the octopus can change the colour and texture of its skin to blend in with its environment. Inspired by this sea creature, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University ...

Deadline submission WAF entries Friday 11 May

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Materia is event partner of the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2018, which takes place from 28 – 30 November in RAI Amsterdam. For more information about this exclusive event, click here. Coming Friday 11 May is ...

Mortuary chapel designed with modern 3D programmes and historical vault technique

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A lightweight mortuary chapel, designed by architects Fernando Vegas and Camilla Mileto, was created as a tribute to the rich ceramic-making tradition of the Valencia region, as well as the characteristic tile vault technique, historically ...

Sea salt lamps inspired by the sea

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The sea has long since inspired humans, and for materials it’s no different. The sea brings us seaweed and other algae, sand, fish leather, jellyfish, chitin and… salt! Designer Nir Meiri took inspiration from the ...

New solar panel generates energy from raindrops

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Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular for generating clean energy, but there is one major drawback to these devices: they need sunlight to work. However, researchers from the Soochow University in China developed solar panels ...