New material brings Harry Potter style ‘invisibility cloak’ a step closer
November 4th, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 4 (ANI): Scottish researchers have made a practical breakthrough that brings the possibility of an invisibility cardigan - or any other item of invisibility clothing - one step closer.Two ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Scientists smarten wool to shake off wrinkles
December 23rd, 2009 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) Your woollen garments could soon be wrinkle-free, anti-shrinkage and dyeable.
New research could invest wool with a 'brain,' placing it among other "smart" fabrics that shake off wrinkles, ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
How to make natural ‘wonder fabric’ - wool - more wonderful
December 23rd, 2009 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 23 (ANI): Chinese researchers have developed a new coating that may improve natural wonders of wool - making the so-called 'wonder fabric' more wonderful.Wool is already regarded as the "wonder ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
‘Smart fabrics’ to monitor health, heart rates
December 11th, 2008 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Researchers are close to designing a simple, low-cost method to make "smart fabrics", capable of detecting diseases, monitoring heart rates, and other vital signs. US and Chinese reseachers ... Read more...
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