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Ultrathin invisibility cloak hides microscopic objects of any shape
Ultrathin invisibility cloak hides tiny objects of any shape

By Duncan Geere Published

A team of materials engineers have developed an ultra-thin invisibility cloak that can conceal microscopic objects.

Materials
Boxfish inspires bendy electronics and body armour
Boxfish inspires electronics and body armour

By Duncan Geere Published

Engineers studying the boxfish have found that its hexagonal structure could allow for flexible electronics and body armour.

Materials
Graphene will cool laptops of the future
New graphene breakthrough will keep your future phones cooler

By Duncan Geere Published

Swedish engineers have developed a cooling system for electronics that uses thin films of graphene.

Phones
These 3D-printed materials can change their surface texture
These 3D-printed materials go from smooth to bumpy when you squeeze them

By Duncan Geere Published

MIT researchers have developed a way of 3D-printing materials that change their surface texture when squeezed.

Materials
Ships made out of this metal would never sink
Ships made out of this metal would never sink

By Duncan Geere Published

A new metal composite material is light enough to float, but tough enough to cope with marine environments

Materials
Nanocellulose: the amazing super-material explored
The amazing material that promises flexible displays, faster cars and bullet-proof suits

By Sam Gibbs Published

In Depth There's a new super-material in town, and its name is nanocellulose. Here's why you should be excited about it.

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