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Medicine, discoveries, and weird science.

bike locked to drainpipe in sunny street
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Grapefruit-inspired material makes uncuttable bike locks

This ultralight material, inspired by grapefruit skins and abalone shells, is uncuttable, and perfect for bike locks.

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020
bike locked to drainpipe in sunny street
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Grapefruit-inspired material makes uncuttable bike locks

This ultralight material, inspired by grapefruit skins and abalone shells, is uncuttable, and perfect for bike locks.

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020
mountain lake
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Aluminum sheet purifies water using sunlight and lasers

A laser-etched, super-wicking sheet of aluminum can purify dirty water at around 100% efficiency.

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020
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What’s the worst way to give a gift?

If you tell someone that you’re giving them a gift to save them money, they won’t be happy about it.

July 15, 2020
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Super-reflective white paint could keep buildings cool

A research team led by UCLA materials scientists has demonstrated ways to make super white paint that reflects as much as 98% of incoming heat from the sun.

July 14, 2020
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