Solid state lubricant uses atomically thin sheets to achieve extremely low friction
Finding the right lubricant for the right purpose is a task that is often extremely important in industry. Not only to reduce ...
3D nanoprinting technique can transform ceramics for high-performance systems, from disease detection to space travel
The same material from which you drink your morning coffee could transform the way scientists detect disease, purify water, ...
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18 Baking Tools That You Should Always Buy Secondhand
Some baking tools only see the light of day a few times a year; others are overly expensive - these are only some of the ...
History: Aluminum a star of war rationing and mid-century modern building
To the relief of many, cigarettes and whiskey weren’t subject to rationing during World War II. But practically everything else was. Each man, woman and child in the United States required ration ...
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The race to save historic Altadena fireplace tiles — because they're all that’s left
A day with the Save the Tiles volunteers as they work against time to preserve over 200 fireplaces in Altadena.
3 foods you should never cook in aluminum foil — experts reveal why
Here are the foods experts warn to never cook in aluminum foil. According to experts, one of the biggest food groups to avoid ...
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Pioneering a new direction for semiconductor etching ceramics!
Dr. Ho Jin Ma's research team from the Nano Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), ...
Transparent aluminum: Tiny acid droplets turn metal into glass-like material
Transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx), a real material despite its sci-fi name, is incredibly hard and resistant to scratches, ...