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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / March 16, 2016

Graphene-wrapped nanocrystals power fuel cells, ceramics convert wasted heat to electricity, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 16, 2016.

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Snap, crackle, pop: Rice Krispies reveal compaction bands wave through crushed porous, brittle materials

By April Gocha / November 24, 2015

Researchers at San Diego State University and beyond are using food as an experimental medium to uncover phenomena of materials science.

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Video: Permeable concrete has unquenchable thirst for 4,000 liters of water

By April Gocha / October 2, 2015

Tarmac, a U.K.-based sustainable building materials and solutions company, has pioneered a new permeable concrete that allows a ridiculous amount of water to flow right through its surface, preventing pooling and puddles.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / September 23, 2015

Cubic boron nitride–diamond cuts, hybrid solar cell lights and heats things up, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 23, 2015.

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