Thursday, 23 January 2020

New material is heat-insulating and heat-conducting at the same time

Scientists have developed and characterized a novel, extremely thin and transparent material that has different thermal conduction properties depending on the direction. While it can conduct heat extremely well in one direction, it shows good thermal insulation in the other direction.

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A miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatworms

Engineers have developed a versatile swimming robot that nimbly navigates cluttered water surfaces. Inspired by marine flatworms, the innova...