The value of gold keeps going up in more ways than one. Most recently, it has been shown to have value in producing cleaner and greeneragricultural, pharmaceutical, and other chemicals.    The game of paper-scissors-stone will need to be reinvented. A new form of papercould not be cut with a chainsaw.    Solar film made […]

Synthetic diamond is a promising material for friction-free artificial hips, knees, and other joints. The doctor�s white coat could soon be recharging her wireless tablet PC and other portable electronic devices, eliminating the risks and hassle of battery drain. Diamond Joints Orthopedics company Biomet and synthetic diamond maker Diamicron will jointly develop and distribute total […]

The lab-demonstrated potential of nanomaterials is restrained by the difficulty of producing them in quantity. Two new techniques could bring nanomaterial mass production to fruition within one and five years, respectively. Very stable, durable, lightweight, and transparent magnets with major potential impacts on lasers and holography are under development. Nanodevices Easier to Make A simple […]