Radical fabric is one atom thick
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A new class of material, which brings computer chips made from a single molecule a step closer, has been discovered by scientists.
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A new method for creating metamaterials that bend light in unusual ways may have brought practical applications closer.
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Rare fragile particles are merged with ordinary electrons to create a new form of matter.
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Combining molecular modeling with old-fashioned mechanics yields a design for a nanoscale valve that controls the flow of minute amounts of fluids like drugs.
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ELECTRIC FABRIC: Georgia Tech scientists have developed a way to generate electricity through the normal rustling of fabric, raising the prospect of clothing that could power personal gadgets.
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Scientists have produced the sharpest picture yet taken of atoms, with a resolution of roughly one 400-millionth of an inch.
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Blog: Fullerenes are nanoparticles that could prevent allergic reactions.
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By Grande, Joseph A  Not so long ago, if you needed the ultimate that a thermoplastic could offer in heat or chemical resistance, stiffness, and strength, there was a limited number of choices.
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By Anonymous  TWO UNIVERSITY of Delaware researchers have discovered a way to detect damage within advanced fibre composite materials by using a network of carbon nanotubes.
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Made from industrial-grade stainless steel fabric, this eye-grabbing accessory promises to protect your money and credit cards from all manner of  potential pitfalls.
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Work is a step toward practical molecular memory devices
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US scientists develop tiny energy-generating fibres that could be used to create self-powered smart fabrics.
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Charred and brittle bits of fabric are providing new insights into the lives of prehistoric people, thanks to advances in chemical analysis of textiles.
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It could be tiny fibers that may one day replace steel, or catalysts that have led to environmentally friendly plastics. Guessing the winner of the Nobel Prize for chemistry has often stumped researchers and pundits alike.
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Blog: Fullerenes are nanotech that could prevent allergic reactions
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Scientists develop a light, breathable material for hazmat suits that keeps toxins out while letting water vapor escape. This could be the new Gore-Tex. By Cyrus Farivar.