Scientists derived the genetic code of squid ring teeth to develop a polymer that self-heals with a single drop of water.
Plastic inspired by squid teeth self-heals with water
Metallic gels produce tunable light emission
New family of luminescent materials could find broad uses in chemical and biological detectors
Company expands to accommodate additive manufacturing capabilities
Alcoa, Pittsburgh, is expanding its R&D center in Pennsylvania to accelerate the development of advanced 3D-printing materials and processes.
The F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jet
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (also known as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter) is a family of single-seat, single-engine, fifth-generation, multirole fighters under development for ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense.
Custom furnace maker Thermcraft launches first standard lab furnace line
Thermcraft Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., a manufacturer of custom furnaces, announces the release of ExpressLine, the company’s first standard-size laboratory furnace, with the goal of cutting delivery time to just two weeks.