麻豆传媒

A lady looks in a fridge

Technology

Fridges made from twisty materials could be better for the environment

Cooling powered by twisting materials could make more efficient and sustainable fridges that don't rely on compressing greenhouse gasses

Physics

A strange new type of crystal is made of fluid tied into knots

magnifying glass

Technology

Coated paper holds secret messages that can be erased with a hairdryer

The Urbach Tower

Technology

Tall twisting tower is made from wood that shapes itself as it dries

a cross section of the modified wood

Physics

A super-thin slice of wood can be used to turn saltwater drinkable

An artificial limb is driven by two fiber-based muscles actuated via a heat gun.

Technology

Superstrong artificial muscle can lift 1000 times its own weight

Armoured droplets

Technology

Armoured liquid droplets make mini disco balls, letters and shapes

Marie Paulze Lavoisier with her husband Antoine

Marie Paulze Lavoisier

Second law of thermodynamics

Salamander

Health

Oozing white mucus from giant salamanders makes excellent medical glue

Chinese giant salamanders secrete sticky mucus and it can be used as glue to close wounds after surgery more effectively than artificial adhesives

Antoine Lavoisier

Technology

High-tech wood could keep homes cool by reflecting the sun鈥檚 rays

Technology

Windows made of transparent wood could help keep buildings warm

Life

Ancient ‘living fossil’ fish has scales that act as adaptable armour