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As an alternative to single-use plastic wrap and paper cup coatings, researchers in Langmuir report a way to waterproof ...

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The membrane was faster and more efficient, helping to speed up and hopefully reduce the costs of future mRNA production.

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Researchers have developed a new class of nontoxic, biodegradable solid lubricants that can be used to facilitate seed dispersal using modern farming equipment, with the goal of replacing existing ...

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