Bengaluru: When farmers spray pesticides on crops, much of it never sticks to the leaves. Because most plants have waxy and ...

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New stretchable fibers with liquid metal stay conductive when stretched 10x, ideal for smart wearables and robotics.

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Fun fact: an instant ice pack can go past airport security as a solid, not a liquid. The day I trekked to Adobe MAX, I ...

The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will host several live talk programs and the final “Dome After Dark” ...