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Category: Materials Science

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What if plastic could detect light or clean wastewater?

Posted on April 25, 2022November 8, 2022 by Gina Misra

Engineered living materials are composed of both synthetic materials and living cells. They are made in a lab to do things, like respond to…

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    One step closer to wearable electronics

    Posted on April 18, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski

    Scientists have found the addition of conductive nanomaterials like copper and ceramics in a piezoelectric polymer material greatly…

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      Using nanoparticles to treat osteoporosis

      Posted on April 4, 2022June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

      The cells in our bones play a crucial role in maintaining our bone health. Diseases such as osteoporosis can damage the health of our bones.…

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