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Self-healing 3D printed plastic can repair itself… using only light

“Research by UNSW academics shows that special treatment of liquid resin used in 3D printing can cause the material to mend itself if it becomes damaged. UNSW engineers have demonstrated a way to help 3D printed plastic heal itself at …

Semiconductors reach the quantum world

“Quantum effects in superconductors could give semiconductor technology a new twist. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and Cornell University in New York State have identified a composite material that could integrate quantum devices into semiconductor technology, making electronic …

SpaceX Dragon cargo ship delivers Christmas presents (and supplies) to space station

“A turkey dinner and presents arrived in time for the holidays. A SpaceX Dragon capsule arrived at the International Space Station early Wednesday (Dec. 22), carrying with it a holiday haul of science gear and Christmas treats for the astronauts …

SpaceX lofts Turkish communications satellite to orbit in 2nd Falcon 9 rocket launch of the day

“SpaceX launched its second rocket in less than 24 hours on Saturday night (Dec. 18), delivering a Turkish communications satellite into orbit before capping off the successful mission with a landing at sea. A 230-foot-tall (70 meters) Falcon 9 rocket …

Speedlight trigger - NEW

“Device is a photo flash trigger that responds to sound, beam interruption, it works as a timer and controller for (drop) valves control. I have been doing photography of all kinds for many years and I like to experiment. 10 …

Swinging on the quantum level

“Team of researchers from Münster, Bayreuth and Berlin propose a new way of generating single photons After the “first quantum revolution” – the development of devices such as lasers and the atomic clock – the “second quantum revolution” is currently in full …

Technique Tunes Into Graphene Nanoribbons’ Electronic Potential

“Breakthrough could lead to high-speed, low-power nanoscale data storage Ever since graphene – a thin carbon sheet just one-atom thick – was discovered more than 15 years ago, the wonder material became a workhorse in materials science research. From this body of …

Templating approach stabilises ‘ideal’ material for alternative solar cells

“Researchers have developed a method to stabilise a promising material known as perovskite for cheap solar cells, without compromising its near-perfect performance. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, used an organic molecule as a ‘template’ to guide perovskite films …

The Inspirer

“Cheer up your day with inspirational quotes & MP3 music for your desktop! The days are getting shorter, darker, and colder again - let’s fight the winter blues with cheerful, positive, and inspirational quotes backed up by your personal soundtrack! This …

The world’s biggest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 2, generates first power

“When fully operational, Hornsea 2’s 165 8 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines will be capable of generating 1.32 GW of clean electricity – taking the title of ‘world’s largest operating offshore wind farm’ from its sibling project Hornsea …