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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Exploring Fire Ant Tactics for Breakthroughs in Autonomous Assembly Engineering"

Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a method for synthetic materials to autonomously assemble, reconfigure, and disassemble in response to environmental stimuli, inspired by the collective behavior of fire ants during floods. These materials, made from responsive hydrogels, liquid crystal elastomers, or semicrystalline polymers, can change shape and volume like fire ants forming rafts. This technology has potential applications in robotics, medicine, and engineering, particularly for creating structures in challenging environments such as the human body, where invasive procedures are currently required. The research, published in Nature Materials, opens up possibilities for future innovations in injectable biomaterials for tissue healing and further exploration of swarm behaviors in synthetic systems.

via Phys.org|

##antbehavior #biomimicry

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Debate Heats Up Over Validity of Near-Room-Temperature Superconductor Claims"

A team of Chinese researchers has reported potential signs of room-temperature superconductivity in copper-substituted lead apatite (CSLA), replicating previous experiments with some success. While the study, published on the pre-print server ArXiv, shows behaviors typical of superconductors, such as diamagnetic dc magnetization and hysteresis loops below 250 K, it lacks conclusive evidence of the Meissner effect, a key characteristic of superconductivity. The findings are preliminary and require further investigation and peer review, highlighting the ongoing challenges in achieving and confirming room-temperature superconductivity.

via The Quantum Insider|

##materialscience #physics

businesstechnology2 years ago•0 min saved

"Survival and Innovation: Stories of Resilience from Japan Airlines to BYD's Ascent"

Japan Airlines experienced a fire incident that is expected to provide valuable insights into the latest manufacturing materials used in the aviation industry. The investigation into the cause and impact of the fire will likely contribute to the development of safer and more resilient materials for aircraft construction, with implications for industry standards and regulations.

via Financial Times|

##aircraftsafety #businesstechnology

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"DNA-Engineered Nanoparticle Quasicrystals: A Material Science Breakthrough"

Scientists from Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, and the Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials have engineered a quasicrystal using DNA-assembled nanoparticles, marking a significant advancement in nanomaterial design. Quasicrystals are structures that exhibit non-repeating patterns and have unique properties such as unusual electronic behaviors and surface characteristics. The research team used DNA to program the assembly of nanoparticles into a quasicrystalline structure, confirmed by electron microscopy and X-ray scattering. This breakthrough could lead to the development of new materials with potential applications in various fields of nanotechnology. The research was supported by funding from the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the US Department of Energy, and Spanish scientific institutions.

via SciTechDaily|

##dna #materialscience