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  1. Chemistry

    Flame-retardant cotton gets a boost from clay

    Mixing cotton fibers with nanoparticles of clay increases the materials' heat tolerance, ultimately rendering new cotton fabrics flame retardant.

    By Alexandra Goho
  2. Health & Medicine

    A drug to stop diabetes’ onset?

    Individuals susceptible to developing type 1 diabetes may find hope in a vaccinelike drug that is showing promise in mouse studies.

    By Alexandra Goho
  3. Tech

    Bacteria churn out new type of electronic paper

    Researchers have developed a new way of making flexible electronic paper displays using cellulose derived from bacteria.

    By Alexandra Goho
  4. Materials Science

    Nanotubes take on the Grand Canyon

    A new technique can turn forests of carbon nanotubes into a foamlike material with ideal properties for making lightweight shock absorbers.