Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have invented a new material. …
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[/caption] When listing the materials used to build a house, you might mention stone, wood, clay, and concrete blocks. You probably won’t forget the latest innovations—plastic materials that are increasingly…
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In China, bamboo is used to make plumbing pipes and even woven cushions. On Sumatra, it’s crafted into snuff boxes, mats, and hats, while Malaysians use it to floor their…
