Full-text search Fulltext search 26 Resultate New material collects drinking water from the air Tiny structures allow a newly created material to collect drinkable water from the air day and night, combining two water collection technologies into one. Fountain of youth for cells Reprogrammed cells allow wounds in older people to heal faster. This could, for example, help burn victims. New repair method for old bridges Many bridges are getting on in years and need renovation. Empa has optimised a strengthening method that allows concrete to withstand 77 percent more pressure. Wind energy in miniature Scientists in Singapore have developed a low-cost device that can harness the energy of light breezes and store it as electricity. Artificial nacre takes on a load-bearing role Researchers have developed a new building material that indicates dangerous internal deformations: by glowing. With the increasing use of lightweight construction - for example in aircraft construction - this is a great advantage.
