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Carbon Nanotubes Can Now Fireproof Your Furniture
If you’ve ever lamented the fact that putting your sofa right next to a warm crackling fireplace was dangerous, carbon nanotubes might one day come to the rescue — again. Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology — or NIST — have created a carbon nanotube-based coating that makes the foam used in…
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ISS Astronauts Are Testing Water That Acts Like Fire
Water is normally an excellent remedy for fires. But aboard the International Space Station, astronauts are investigating a novel form of water that actually starts fires. It’s called “supercritical water”, and it could revolutionise terrestrial rubbish disposal.
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Red Hot Nickel Ball Vs. Paper: 1, 2, 3, Burn
Everyone’s favourite Red Hot Nickel Ball has taken on a rogue’s gallery of adversaries in its day, with varying levels of success. Now the spherical metal “rock” is taking on its greatest challenger ever: paper.
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What Happens When You Drop A Red Hot Nickel Ball Onto Aerogel
Red hot nickel ball of fire meet your toughest opponent yet: aerogel. In fact, aerogel is such an amazing material and excellent insulator that the eternal flame of the nickel ball does absolutely nothing to it.