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materials science Scientists have figured out why some plant leaves are unwettable Andrea James
materials science Programmable, 3D-printed fabric that can "remember" its original shape and transform into new ones David Pescovitz
body area networks Stretchable, twistable battery for future wearable devices David Pescovitz
not so heavy metals US Air Force has developed unusual liquid metal conductor David Pescovitz
kitchen science Engineers developed a mathematical model of Ooblek David Pescovitz
glues Snail slime inspires new super-strong reversible glue David Pescovitz
embodied logic Embodied logic: Using stimuli-responsive materials and geometric principles to create smart objects Cory Doctorow
haute couture Fascinating look at high-tech fashion design Andrea James
future of hair transplants? MIT researchers 3D print synthetic hairs David Pescovitz
materials science Brilliant pop. engineering book Sustainable Materials comes to the USA Cory Doctorow
materials science Sustainable Materials: indispensable, impartial popular engineering book on the future of our built and made world Cory Doctorow