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Placing piezoelectric tiles

Piezoelectric Tiles Light the Way for Kennedy Space Center Visitors

Posted: December 13, 2017

A lighted footpath powered partially by piezoelectric tiles will soon be operational at the Kennedy Space Center.

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Programmable drugs

‘Programmable Medicine’ is the Goal for New Bio-circuitry Research

Posted: October 7, 2020

A team of researchers is now using what they’ve learned about bio-circuits to lay the groundwork for the future of programmable medicine. 

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Extending Origami

Extending Origami Into Untethered Robots and Morphing Devices

Posted: September 21, 2020

Researchers have extended the possibility of origami for modern engineering applications such as untethered robotics and morphing devices. 

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Etching graphene flakes

E-Beam Atomic-scale 3-D ‘Sculpting’ Could Enable New Quantum Nanodevices

Posted: September 16, 2020

By varyingResearchers have demonstrated the ability to both etch away and deposit high-resolution nanoscale patterns on two-dimensional layers of graphene oxide.

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Details of redesigned face mask

Researchers Redesign the Face Mask to Improve Comfort and Protection

Posted: September 3, 2020

Researchers have redesigned the face mask to make it comfortable and able to protect both the wearer and those nearby.

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Transplanted islet cells

Microgel Immuno-acceptance Method Could Improve Pancreatic Islet Transplant Success

Posted: August 28, 2020

Researchers developed a new microgel drug delivery method that could extend the effectiveness of pancreatic islet transplantations.

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Hiking into the rain forest

Flies and Mosquitoes Beware, Here Comes the Slingshot Spider

Posted: August 17, 2020

Researchers have done what may be the first kinematic study of the slingshot spider, which catapults its web to catch insects.

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Face shield in portable disinfection chamber

Portable UV Disinfection Chambers Could Help Address PPE Shortage

Posted: August 10, 2020

Portable disinfection chambers that use ultraviolet (UV) light to inactivate virus particles could allow PPE to be quickly disinfected.

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Origami zipper tubes

New Research in Origami Metamaterials Promises Wide Implications

Posted: July 27, 2020

New research expands the understanding of origami structures, opening possibilities for mechanical metamaterials to be used in soft robotics and medical devices.

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Membrane material could reduce carbon emissions

Membrane Technology Could Cut Emissions and Energy Use in Oil Refining

Posted: July 16, 2020

New membrane technology could reduce carbon emissions and energy intensity associated with oil refining.

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