Sunday, October 6, 2024

Researchers develop stronger, more flexible adhesive for automotive industry

A major advancement in structural adhesives.

Researchers at Nagoya University has developed a major advancement in structural adhesives for the automotive industry. This next-generation adhesive promises to revolutionize material bonding by offering unprecedented impact strength—22 times higher than traditional epoxy-based adhesives that do not incorporate any rubbery additives. By connecting car parts with the stronger, more flexible adhesive, cars that use lighter components, such as aluminum and fiber-reinforced plastic, can be produced.

How the brain transforms sensation into action

Brain-wide decision-making dynamics discovered
Science
walkon device

This robotic exoskeleton enhances walking efficiency for older

The weight of the WalkON system is just 2.93 KG

Zooplankton do not clean water

They play limited role in cleaning contaminated water
Banana Tree and Flower

Southeast Asia was the main diversification center for the Bananas

If we lose wild banana species, we lose banana's sustainability

Photon momentum effectively turns indirect silicon into direct semiconductor

Optical properties of materials can be dramatically enhanced.
Krill

Antarctic Krill locks similar levels of carbon as mangroves

Unveiling the Carbon Storage Potential of Antarctic Krill

New catalyst produces methane using electricity

Methane that doesn’t contribute to global warming.
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Cognitive changes linked to COVID-19 identified in study

Study highlights specific changes associated with COVID-19 in particular brain function
Oily bubbles in water with drops

Researchers observed the formation of small water bubbles in real time

Scientists witnessed the merging of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

Novel method for strengthening PVC products

New method may mean less microplastic pollution