Special UV lights could kill coronavirus on surfaces

Researchers are working on UV LED lights that could rid surfaces, and potentially air and water, of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
April 15, 2020 ~7 min

New plate-nanolattices are stronger than diamonds

Scientists have designed plate-nanolattices, nanometer-sized carbon structures, that are stronger than diamonds as a ratio of strength to density.

Brian Bell-UC Irvine • futurity
April 14, 2020 ~6 min


Algorithm cuts errors from dent-testing materials

A new algorithm cuts the error rates involved in testing the mechanical properties of materials, report researchers. It could be useful for evaluating 3D-printed materials.

Kevin Stacey-Brown • futurity
April 13, 2020 ~5 min

Synthetic microparticle is the world’s most complex

Researchers created synthetic microparticles more complex than the most intricate in nature. They could improve sensors, electronics, and more.

U. Michigan • futurity
April 9, 2020 ~5 min

Two walls may beat one for solar-panel nanotubes

New research on Russian doll-like nanotubes could pave the way for their use in solar panels.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
March 30, 2020 ~4 min

3D printing uses plant-based ‘ink’ to make complex stuff

A new 3D-printing technique uses more cellulose than other methods to create objects with near limitless complexity, researchers report.

ETH Zurich • futurity
March 25, 2020 ~5 min

How concrete production can help or hurt our environment

"Air pollution and climate change problems are really intertwined when we talk about solutions." Strategies for making concrete production greener are an example.

Kat Kerlin-UC Davis • futurity
March 24, 2020 ~4 min

Composite metal foams pass a hot test

Composite metal foams can pass so-called "simulated pool fire testing" with flying colors, report researchers.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 23, 2020 ~5 min


Team transforms old tires in super-light aerogels

Researchers used old tires to create aerogels with applications for oil refineries, refrigerators, and even in the insoles of your favorite pair of shoes.

National University of Singapore • futurity
March 18, 2020 ~5 min

Getting into the groove keeps nanotubes orderly

Researchers were baffled when they lined up nanotubes side by side like dry spaghetti. New research explains how it happened.

Jade Boyd-Rice • futurity
March 17, 2020 ~7 min

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