University of Manchester engineers set themselves the task of building and flying the biggest quadcopter drone in history, and to keep things legal with aviation authorities, they made some interesting materials choices. Source of Article
Scientists have developed what they call the most water-repellent surface ever. By giving it a liquid-like coating that defies usual designs, water will roll off the surface at angles 500 times shallower than other superhydrophobic materials. Source of Article
A new study has found listening to our favorite music and the emotional responses it produces, particularly if it’s bittersweet, is more effective at reducing our perception of pain than unfamiliar relaxation music. Source of Article
“Flushables” were clogging pumps daily in the sewer system in Palestine, Texas a city of over 18,000 residents that processes 25 MGD. Items ranging from wipes, plastics, clothing, rags, trash bags, and other non-flushable debris clogged the pumps, resulting in costly catastrophic equipment downtime.
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