MIT Working On Military Uniforms That Prevent Friendly Fire

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The incorporation of special nano-fibers could turn soldier uniforms into whole-body communicators. Read more →

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Waterproof Your Smartphone By Dipping It In Nanotechnology

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Do you live in fear of the phone-killing spill? Liquipel's hydrophobic nanocoating might be the answer. Read more →

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Low On Energy? This Belt Will Suck It From Your Gut

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This futuristic device could convert extra calories into chemical energy that can power your personal electronics. Read more →

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New ‘Programmable Matter’ Could Revolutionize Construction

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A research team from MIT has created a tiny robotic chain that, once reduced to the molecular scale, could someday revolutionize the way we create energy-efficient building materials. Read more →

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Nanotechnology Produces Shape-Shifting Fluorescent Light

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Researchers at Wake Forest University use nanotechnology to create a fluorescent light that's as efficient as an LED, gives off a more pleasant glow and can be bent into virtually any shape. Read more →

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Self-Filling Water Bottle Concept Harvests H20 From Air

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A nanotechnology company has pioneered a water bottle that can refill itself with drinkable water harvested from the air. Read more →

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Scientists Use Sunlight To Produce Steam Without Boiling Water

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A revolutionary new way to use sunlight to produce steam without boiling water could have huge implications for developing nations. Read more →

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Pollution-Cleaning Clothing May Only Be Two Years Away

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Washing your clothes in a high tech laundry detergent can turn you into a human-sized air filter. Read more →

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Solar ‘Nanotrees’ Key To Clean Hydrogen Fuel?

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Researchers report on a potentially clean, less expensive way to produce hydrogen fuel by taking advantage of tree-like nanostructures to harvest solar energy. Read more →

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How Your Pants Might Charge Your Phone

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By layering carbon nanotubes and polymers, researchers discovered that they could create a fabric that converts body heat to electricity. Read more →

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