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Scientists at Penn State have created a breakthrough memory device that combines synthetic DNA with solar cell materials, using 100 times less power than flash drives while storing far more data. The innovation could revolutionize energy-hungry AI data centers and pave the way for brain-like computing.
Scientists at Washington University have turned animal muscle proteins into revolutionary fibers that could transform everything from workout clothes to medical implants. The breakthrough solves a major problem plaguing other eco-friendly materials.
Scientists created a waterproof material from discarded shrimp shells that actually becomes 50% stronger when immersed in water. This breakthrough could finally give us a sustainable plastic replacement that thrives in the environment instead of polluting it.
Scientists created building materials embedded with living bacteria that capture carbon from the air, repair themselves, and strengthen over time. A massive installation at the Venice Architecture Biennale is testing whether these living walls can survive for months.
A coin-sized spider in Madagascar weaves webs 80 feet across rivers using silk that outperforms steel and Kevlar. Scientists are racing to understand how this tiny creature creates one of nature's toughest materials. #