Polychromelab waterproof-breathable jackets reverse to keep you warmer (or cooler)

Polychromelab waterproof-breathable jackets reverse to keep you warmer (or cooler): "Polychromelab fabric is a three-layer waterproof-breathable fabric with a unique climate control system. The fabric is designed to be reversible and uses a black application on one side and a silver application on the other. The different colors work with external and internal conditions to cool you down or warm you up."

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New coating technology promises self-cleaning cars

New coating technology promises self-cleaning cars: "Nissan’s "Scratch Guard Coat” has been healing fine scratches on the company’s cars for a few years now, and the technology has also made its way into an iPhone case. More recent developments have produced coatings to heal more substantial scratches and scrapes using nano-capsules. Now researchers at The Netherlands’ Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have developed a coating that is not only self-healing, but also promises to free car owners of the tiresome chore of washing the car."

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First manned flight of FanWing aircraft planned for next year

First manned flight of FanWing aircraft planned for next year: "With a traditional airplane, a propellor or jet engine pulls it forward, and lift is created as air subsequently flows over the wings."

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