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July 6, 2009
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A sticky way to inspect self-cleaning glass Reusable color-changing sticky labels that act as a cheap and easy way to check the activity of photocatalysis-based self-cleaning glass have been designed by scientists in the UK. |
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July 5, 2006
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Chemistry World
September 22, 2011
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May 28, 2012 |
Graphite super lube works at micron scale Scientists in China and Australia have used graphite to reduce the friction between two contact surfaces to an all time low. |
Chemistry World
December 6, 2007
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Chemistry World
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U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2007 |
Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
Chemistry World
July 26, 2012
Phillip Broadwith |
Remote controlled omniphobic surface Chemists in the US have developed a material that normally resists wetting by both aqueous and organic liquids, but can have this property 'switched off' using a magnet, allowing liquids to soak the surface. |
U.S. CPSC
October 9, 2007 |
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
