Materials

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Animals Jan 1, 2021

Flies

Athlete’s foot is a frequent infection that millions of people suffer from annually. I once had it during…

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Science Square Mar 1, 2019

Science Square (Issue 128)

{module Science Square (Issue 128)} First miniature human heart printed Noor N et al. 3D Printing of Personalized…

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Buildings Jan 1, 2015

When Concrete Meets Steel

A secure residence is one of the basic human necessities. The need for housing has been satisfied via…

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Health & Medicine Nov 1, 2014

Imitation Teeth: Implants

Our teeth were designed in a harmonious and organized fashion, just like each and every particle of our…

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Acid Sep 1, 2014

Recycling in Soil

All organisms in nature start to decompose once they fall dead to the ground. As a result of…

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Acid May 1, 2008

Nanotechnology in Sponges

Sponges, though it is still not clear whether they are plants or animals, are inspiring the solution to…

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Environment Oct 1, 2007

Lessons from Nature

Scientists are always trying to find more effective ways of making high performance materials with minimum consumption of…

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Active Jan 1, 2000

Smart Structures

THE NEXT STEP IN ENGINEERING Smart structures can sense changes in their environment and respond accordingly. These adaptive…

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A Moment for Reflection Jul 1, 1999

One Remedy

O brother who thinks of the pleasures of this world and suffers distress at illness! If this world…

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