Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Graphene reveals yet another extraordinary property

Graphene reveals yet another extraordinary property: "Ever since University of Manchester scientists Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov first isolated flakes of graphene in 2004 using that most high-tech pieces of equipment - adhesive tape - the one-atom sheet of carbon has continued to astound researchers with its remarkable properties."

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Suitpack keeps cyclists' work clothes crease-free

Suitpack keeps cyclists' work clothes crease-free: "Leaving the car at home and biking to work certainly has its benefits - to the air we breathe, to the fitness of the rider and to the bank balance. For white collar workers though, this presents an attire problem - unsightly creases, mud splashes and a soaking from the elements don't do much for your business suit. "

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Next-generation Vehicle Protection Jammer protects against IEDs

Next-generation Vehicle Protection Jammer protects against IEDs: "Improvised Explosive Devices, or IEDs, are one of the largest sources of coalition casualties in Iraq. Many of these IEDs take the form of roadside bombs, which are hidden on or alongside a road, then detonated when a moving vehicle passes near them."

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