Materials Science
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- Materials Science
Ice aided construction of Forbidden City
Workers slid heavy stone using liquid and frozen water to move it forward.
- Materials Science
Qingsongite
This newly christened mineral has an atomic structure that’s similar to diamond and nearly as hard.
- Physics
Material looks cool while heating up
Substance that tricks infrared camera could pave the way for new types of camouflage and heating technology.
- Chemistry
Oxygen shapes growth of graphene
The number of atoms on a copper surface changes the size and rate of the material's crystal development.
- Materials Science
Radar distinguishes electronics from other metals
Using two pulses of radio waves, method could locate survivors trapped in rubble.
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- Astronomy
Tiny sphere bends light like a black hole does
Previously seen at the megascale, gravitational lensing goes micro.
- Materials Science
Chip curves space-time
A manipulated material could help model general relativity in the lab.
- Materials Science
Toylike blocks make lightweight, strong structures
Bucking trend toward reducing numbers of parts, MIT engineers suggest building planes from thousands of identical pieces.
- Chemistry
Microsculptures made easy
Minerals assemble on demand into tiny, complex shapes like tiny flowers.
- Materials Science
3-D imaging, pixel by pixel
Easy technique uses inexpensive equipment to make three-dimensional rendering.
