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Jacket that gets thinner when you sweat could help avoid overheating

A material made from bacterial cellulose alters its insulating properties in dry and moist conditions, which could help you stay a comfortable temperature whatever the weather

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Super-sticky hydrogel is 10 times stronger than other glues underwater

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Extra-hard hexagonal diamonds can now be grown in a lab

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Built-in fire extinguishers can prevent battery explosions

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We finally understand why quasicrystals can exist

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2XTY93C Sparking Tesla Coil

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Solving the 250-year-old puzzle of how static electricity works

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X-ray boosting fabric could make mammograms less painful

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XB-1 in transonic flight with riblet package test patches installed, Boom Supersonic

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Jets wrapped in 'shark skin' material could fly further on less fuel

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Living material made from fungus could make buildings more sustainable

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Plant-based waterproof material could replace single-use plastics

Cellulose, the main component of paper, can be turned into clear, waterproof objects such as cups that are almost indistinguishable from plastic, but break down more quickly

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Wood made transparent using rice and egg whites could replace windows

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Metals can be squeezed into sheets just a few atoms thick

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'Galloping' bubbles could act as tiny robotic vacuum cleaners

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Electrodes made from bread could replace metal conductors

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