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Chemistry

Plastic wrap made from seaweed withstands heat and is compostable

A thin material made from seaweed can handle high temperatures but only takes a few weeks to break down in a composting bin

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A feather made using the technique

Technology

Origami glass technique produces hard-to-make shapes

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A colourful film made from plant matter could keep buildings cool An iridescent cellulose film can efficiently cool surfaces by 3?C and could one day be used in structures that remain cold without requiring energy.

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Colourful material made from wood could help keep buildings cool

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Scientists convert Super Glue monomers into recyclable plastics

Chemistry

Recyclable plastic made from super glue could replace polystyrene

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A render of a quantum computer

Physics

Ultra-thin superconducting ink could be used in quantum computers

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Red matter superconductor

Physics

'Red matter' superconductor may not be a wonder material after all

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Windows filled with see-through wood layer help hold in heat

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A diamond anvil

Physics

'Red matter' superconductor could transform electronics – if it works

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2HJ1JYB Buildings in the near north side Chicago skyline bask in the late evening sun not long before sunset.

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Smart cladding could control whether buildings retain or emit heat

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Close up of crocodile skin

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Crocodile-like body armour resists stabbing and cuts

A tough material inspired by the tiled scales of a crocodile could be useful as body armour or for covering equipment to help it last

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Flame-resistant variety of cotton could cut need for toxic retardants

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US government lab is using GPT-3 to analyse research papers

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Super-absorbent towel soaks up liquids better than cloth or paper

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Chemistry

Toughest material ever is an alloy of chromium, cobalt and nickel

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