Scientists have developed a new type of shatterproof glass based on the unlikely durability of seashells. Despite the ‘weak’ components that make up mollusks’ shells, these protective shields are incredibly tough thanks to an impact-resistant material known as nacre. Based on the brick-like nature of nacre’s arrangement, a team of researchers has
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Everyone’s had a moment or two in their lives where they pull off an incredible feat but can’t explain how they did it. Perhaps it was a near-superhuman catch in a softball game or acing a test without studying. In any case, it’s happened to all of us, and now
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After Gene Kranz retired in the 1990s, he started to give occasional tours to VIPs at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. It was there in the Apollo Mission Control Center that Mr. Kranz had a view like few others during the highest highs and lowest lows of the moon race. As a
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Engineers design surfaces that send rain flying away, potentially preventing icing or soaking In many situations, engineers want to minimize the contact of droplets of water or other liquids with surfaces they fall onto. Whether the goal is keeping ice from building up on an airplane wing or a wind turbine
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Experts at the ‘Africa Panel Session’ of the 2019 International Telecoms Week (ITW), held recently in Atlanta, USA, have stressed the importance of broadband infrastructure investment in facilitating the growth of Africa’s digital economy. Speaking on the theme “Enabling Africa’s Digital Economy”, Principal Analyst at TeleGeography, Patrick Christian, evaluated the African
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Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive (EVC/CE) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that 119 million subscribers now access the Internet in Nigeria as at April 2019. He made the declaration to emphasize that broadband services are transforming the way and manner people live, work
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''Oceaneering Introduces Inspection System Management For Personnel. Oceaneering International has introduced the Inform Inspect digital asset inspection system, designed to streamline non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection management. The tablet-based technology is said to allow technicians, supervisors, and managers to provide seamless, full-scope inspection – from planning to review – via standardized
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The panel set up by the Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, to probe what led to the partial collapse of the institution’s seven-story library under construction, has submitted its report. The 40-page report has recommended termination of the contract with the contractor – Dutum Company Limited (DCL). It
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The federal government has ordered the disconnection of three electricity distribution companies from the national grid over “non-compliance with the conditions of market rules”. The Discos were alleged to be owing the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) N231 billion energy service debt. In notices issued by the Market Operator (MO), an arm
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It changes colour, heats up, squeezes or vibrates in response to the wearer's arousal levels A smart wristband that can tell what sort of mood you are in has been unveiled by British scientists. It changes colour, heats up, squeezes or vibrates in response to the wearer's arousal levels, and it is
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