Living tissues are shaped by self-propelled topological defects, biophysicists find

With a new mathematical model, a team of biophysicists has revealed fresh insights into how biological tissues are shaped by ...
Science Daily

Physical cloaking works like a disappearing act for structural defects

A new technique maintains structural integrity by essentially hiding openings in materials from surrounding forces. Rather than reinforcing an opening, such as a hole or a window, to protect against a ...
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Structural Defects Introduced Into Carbon Nanotubes Could Lead The Way To Carbon Nanotube Circuits

Structural defects introduced into carbon nanotubes could lead the way to carbon nanotube circuits, new research shows. Structural defects introduced into carbon nanotubes could lead the way to carbon ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Catching Critical Defects In TSVs And Stacked Chips

The small and complicated features of TSVs give rise to different defect types. Defects can form during any of the TSV ...
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Physical cloaking works like a disappearing act for structural defects

Whether designing a window in an airliner or a cable conduit for an engine, manufacturers devote a lot of effort to reinforcing openings for structural integrity. But the reinforcement is rarely ...