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Entries from February 9th, 2009

Solid Material Bends Under Internal Heat Source

February 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Physics

Scientists have come up with a new material made of thin plates that can carry a current. When heated by a DC current, this “flap” can actually bend.  Scientists are now experimenting with this. They want to attach them to cars in an effort to make them more stable at high speeds.  They also have [...]

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