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Silk Gets Even Stronger in Freezing Outer Space Temperatures, Scientists Discover
Robot spiders catching space junk with silk webs? Ultra-luxury textiles on the space station? The future is comfy, and strong.
Squid Is the New Eco-Friendly Plastic, Study Says
Bacteria could be genetically engineered to produce industrial quantities of biodegradable polymers based on squid teeth.
This ‘Skin’ Is as Hard as Artificial Tooth Enamel and Can Heal Itself
Oh, and it's antibacterial, too.
A Very Rough Calculation of How Many Cows Canada Has Murdered For Its Money
The bloodlust of the average Canadian knows no bounds.
Monstrous Little Balls of Flesh Become Gruesome Sculptures
This series of fleshy and freakish abstract sculptures illustrate the wonder and terror of the human body.
Scientists Invented a 'Second Skin' That Can Make You Prettier
In the future, everyone will be wearing this magic goop that can eliminate wrinkles and replicate the look of youthful, healthy skin.
This New Material Will Be Used to Reconstruct People's Faces
Whether it's for 3D printers or hand moulded, the new polymer has the potential to be a game-changer for reconstructive surgeries of the future.
Self-Healing Materials Move From Repairing the Microscopic to Bullet Holes
When engineers take lessons from blood.