Methane mamba science experiment

For this experiment Mark was given special instructions to wear fire retardant clothes and go light on the hair spray! Steve brought some methane to the 9 News studio, and we all know how well that mixes with fire. A bit of soapy water amazingly saves Mark from serious burns.  

Silly Putty material inspires better batteries

Using a material found in Silly Putty and surgical tubing, a group of researchers at the University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering developed a new way to make lithium-ion batteries that will last three times longer between charges compared to the current industry standard.

Nanotube clothes protect against chemical weapons

Nerve agents are among the world’s most feared chemical weapons, but scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Md., demonstrated a way to engineer carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to dismantle the molecules of a major class of these chemicals.

Lockheed Martin HULC Exoskeleton

Titanium exoskeleton makes it easy to carry heavy loads Under development at Lockheed Martin, the HULC is a completely untethered, hydraulic-powered anthropomorphic exoskeleton that provides users with the ability to carry loads of up to 200 pounds for extended periods of time and over all terrains. Its flexible design allows for deep squats, crawls and […]