The membrane material’s properties could guide the design of flexible body armor
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Rice scientists use red phosphorus as a spy to keep lithium dendrites in check
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Because rubber is so resilient, scrap tires persist in the environment for a long time
Rice lab combines conductive foam with other materials for capable new composites
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Scientists have developed microscopic, hydrogel-based muscles that can manipulate and mechanically stimulate biological tissue
Chemists discover way to simplify synthesis of valuable precursor for drugs, other compounds
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