12 h. ago Cracking the code: Synthetic lichen system shows potential for self

Imagine concrete healing its own cracks like human skin recovering from a cut. That's the vision behind the latest research of Dr. Congrui Grace Jin, published in Materials Today Communications.

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26 h. ago Who is He Lifeng, China's trade tsar in the limelight for US tariff talks?

Who is He Lifeng, China's trade tsar in the limelight for US tariff talks?  Reuters

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28 h. ago Electric scooter ridership, and serious injuries, on the rise in Seattle

Electric scooter ridership, and serious injuries, on the rise in Seattle  KING5.com

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31 h. ago Bakersfield detective accused of trying to coerce girl to send explicit material over Instagram

Bakersfield detective accused of trying to coerce girl to send explicit material over Instagram  Los Angeles Times

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35 h. ago Researchers publish critical analysis of review articles on energy

Nazarbayev University's School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (NU SEDS) researchers have published a first-of-its-kind critical review of review articles on phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage in buildings. The article was featured in Applied Energy.

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35 h. ago Structurally reprogrammable magnetic metamaterials hold promise for biomedicine, soft robotics

Scientists from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and Harvard University have experimentally demonstrated that it is possible to reprogram the mechanical and structural behavior of innovative artificial materials with magnetic properties, known as metamaterials, without the need to modify their composition. This technology opens the door to innovations in fields such as biomedicine and soft robotics, among others.

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38 h. ago Soundwave recycling technology turns 'forever chemicals' into renewable resources

A new technique that uses soundwaves to separate materials for recycling could help prevent potentially harmful chemicals leaching into the environment.

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40 h. ago Mobility meets energy: Unlocking new roles for electric scooter batteries in smart cities

As cities around the world strive toward net-zero carbon emissions, one key challenge remains: how to integrate clean transportation with smart energy systems.

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41 h. ago Origami points to new materials that 'breathe' and twist on command

Origami—the art of paper folding that originated in Japan centuries ago—could open a new frontier in innovative materials, thanks to research led at the University of Michigan.

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42 h. ago Aspiring Materials expands to the United States to boost domestic supply of critical minerals

Aspiring Materials expands to the United States to boost domestic supply of critical minerals  PR Newswire

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47 h. ago Late Night on Trump, the Constitution and Playing With Dolls

On “Meet the Press” and social media, President Trump gave the hosts a lot of material to choose from, even by his standards.

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57 h. ago Google accidentally reveals details about its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive

Google will unveil a new version of its Android design language at its upcoming Google I/O developer conference, according to an event schedule posted to its website as well as an accidentally published Google blog post. The I/O session title hints at significant changes in store for Android’s design system, which will evolve from “Material […]

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58 h. ago Dielectric materials database promises faster path to smarter electronic devices

In a collaboration between Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), researchers have built a comprehensive new database of dielectric material properties curated from thousands of scientific papers. The study, published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods, also offers insights that could accelerate the development of next-generation electronic materials and energy storage technologies.

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63 h. ago Plants you can wear: Hydrogel material weaves seeds into textiles

Humans' relationships with plants is largely utilitarian, serving our needs. We generally either eat them or make things out of them.

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68 h. ago How the United States Lost the Rare Earth Materials War to China

How the United States Lost the Rare Earth Materials War to China  The New Republic

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3 d. ago The L.A. wildfires left lead and other toxic material in the soil of burn zones. Here are their health risks

The L.A. wildfires left lead and other toxic material in the soil of burn zones. Here are their health risks  Los Angeles Times

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4 d. ago United States Lime & Minerals First Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS: US$1.19 (vs US$0.79 in 1Q 2024)

United States Lime & Minerals First Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS: US$1.19 (vs US$0.79 in 1Q 2024)  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago The Android Show, Rad Power's New Ebikes, and Yale's ADT Smart Lock—Your Gear News of the Week

Plus: Philips Norelco has an AI-powered shaver, and Wiz's Sync Box is an affordable synced lighting alternative for your TV.

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5 d. ago Washington Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Washington Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material  Big Country News

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5 d. ago Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs

President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.

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