Sep 23 2015
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Researchers in Germany recently discovered a way to manufacture rubber that can “heal” after being cut or pierced.…
Jun 3 2014
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In the epic battle of soap bubble versus drop of water, the surprising winner is the bubble. This is because of the…
May 9 2014
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This plastic heals itself through a process that's eerily reminiscent of blood clotting. It contains a network of capillaries that deliver healing chemicals to damaged areas. So in the future, the cracked screen of your phone could mend itself.
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Apr 9 2014
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An odd quirk of iron led, eventually, to the first self-healing materials. An iron bar, dipped in strong acid, was…
Mar 18 2014
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In the wake of yesterday's 4.4 earthquake in the Los Angeles area, some seismologists are suggesting that this could…
Nov 27 2013
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Call it whatever you want—the Wolverine plastic, the Terminator material, the Doctor Who ingredient—but this new…
Sep 17 2013
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The Spanish scientists who developed it are calling it the 'Terminator' Polymer — and for good reason. Like the…
Mar 29 2012
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Earlier this week, scientists announced the development of an entirely new genre of plastic that heals itself when…
Apr 22 2011
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Scientists have discovered a new polymer that could be repaired with nothing more than UV light. The material is a…
Jun 12 2007
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There is a new material that can heal itself in case of a scratch. It uses a concentrated polymeric ink, which flows…