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Starch-based aerogel material improves anti-concussion headgear
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Starch-based aerogel material improves anti-concussion headgear

Side profile of the head phantom, without a mounted sample. Credit: Technologies (2025). DOI: 10.3390/technologies13050199 Researchers have developed a wearable material that may...

Textile engineer develops 3D-printed material to boost mobility in protective clothing
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Textile engineer develops 3D-printed material to boost mobility in protective clothing

Image shows the 3D-printed auxetic structure. Credit: Heriot-Watt University A textile engineer at Heriot-Watt University has developed a new material to boost flexibility...

Geopolymer technology turns recycled glass and construction waste into a durable and green construction material
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Geopolymer technology turns recycled glass and construction waste into a durable and green construction material

Alkaline stimulant also referred to as Earth Silica when combined in calculated proportions with Siding Cut Powder significantly improves soil compressive strength, exceeding...

Composite material keeps solar panels cool, boosting longevity by more than 200%
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Composite material keeps solar panels cool, boosting longevity by more than 200%

Panels coated with the new composite absorb moisture at night and release it during the day for passive cooling. Credit: Heno Hwang (KAUST)...

The latest Android 16 beta includes the Material 3 Expressive redesign and more – here’s what the update brings
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The latest Android 16 beta includes the Material 3 Expressive redesign and more – here’s what the update brings

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 is out now This includes Android’s big Material 3 Expressive redesign However, these changes won’t roll out with...

New thin-film material achieves both high efficiency and durability in tandem solar cells
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New thin-film material achieves both high efficiency and durability in tandem solar cells

The calculated HOMO/LUMO orbitals and electrostatic potential maps (ESP) of (a) 36ICzC4PA and (b) 36MeOCzC4PA. Credit: Advanced Energy Materials (2025). DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202404092 A...

Sustainable method produces high-purity material for use in green hydrogen production
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Sustainable method produces high-purity material for use in green hydrogen production

The study was conducted as part of Bruno Leuzinger da Silva’s doctoral research. Credit: CINE A group of researchers affiliated with the Center...

Researchers develop new material for solid-state batteries
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Researchers develop new material for solid-state batteries

Prof. Thomas F. Fässler in his laboratory at the Chair of Inorganic Chemistry with a Focus on Novel Materials. Credit: Wenzel Schuermann /...

Novel material design enables pure-red perovskite LEDs with record-breaking performance
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Novel material design enables pure-red perovskite LEDs with record-breaking performance

Perovskite 3D heterostructure suppresses hole leakage in LEDs. Credit: USTC A team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of...