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Wednesday Links: New Materials, Music Ma...
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March 23, 2016
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Liquid Metal to Make Stretchable Electronics The elastic tech has huge potential for wearable tech, mobile devices, and even electronic "smart clothing." |
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New Material Inspired by Geometric Patterns Inspired by the intricate geometries and repetitive patterns found in Islamic art, researchers at McGill University developed a material with new properties. (Via ZME Science) |
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Kinematic Petals Dress debuts at MFA | Nervous System 3D kinematic dress inspired by petals, feathers and scales (Via Creative Applications). |
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Marble Machine A gigantic marble machine making music using 2000 marbles (Via Wintergatan) |
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A soldering iron out of BIC gas lighter Interesting idea, maybe not that great in terms of safety though..(Via MrGear) |
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