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Day: May 18, 2017

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CONPHINE: Nanoconfining Polymers for Stretchable Smart Devices

Posted on May 18, 2017October 24, 2022 by namratadave

Wearable electronics are the new fashion statement. Fitness trackers, smart watches, electronic skins….the possibilities are endless. We…

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    Why is the Sun Yellow?

    Posted on May 18, 2017October 24, 2022 by Jacob Haqq Misra

    Jacob Haqq-Misra, Ravi Kopparapu, and Eric Wolf attempt to address this question in a recent paper titled "Why do we find ourselves around a…

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