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Stephanie Kwolek was as tough as Kevlar, the material she invented

Stephanie Kwolek may have been short in height, but when it came to making a contribution to science, she was a giant. The former DuPont chemist who recently passed away was responsible for the introduction of the super-strong material Kevlar. … Continue reading

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Things to Consider Before Buying That Drone

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Persian Gulf Airlines Groom New, Global Flight Crews

Abu Dhabi To drill the importance of innovation into its class of 30 flight attendants from five continents, an Etihad Airways employee flashed a picture of Steve Jobs on the screen in a conference room at the company’s training academy … Continue reading

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This Software Takes Us One Step Closer to Biological Nanomachines

Scientists at MIT have developed a computer model that allows them to create three-dimensional DNA shapes of unprecedented complexity (like 20-faced icosahedrons). Their system represents a significant step forward in the field of nanoscale biological engineering. Researchers led by MIT … Continue reading

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The Right Chemistry: Stephanie Kwolek was as tough as Kevlar, the material …

Stephanie Kwolek may have been short in height, but when it came to making a contribution to science, she was a giant. The former DuPont chemist who recently passed away was responsible for the introduction of the super-strong material Kevlar. … Continue reading

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Can the FAA Really Keep Drones Away From Planes?

The FAA has the power. Now the question is, can they actually put it to use? According to a November decision by the National Safety Transportation Board, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the power to issue and enforce safety … Continue reading

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New technique offers spray-on solar power

Pretty soon, powering your tablet could be as simple as wrapping it in cling wrap. That’s Illan Kramer’s hope. Kramer and colleagues have just invented a new way to spray solar cells onto flexible surfaces using miniscule light-sensitive materials known … Continue reading

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