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MIT scientists ‘work out’ synthetic hydrogels to make them stronger

On April 23, 2019 by Michelle Turner With 0 Comments - Tech

Your muscles are soft, pliable, and can resist fatigue after thousands of repetitive movements. Researchers at MIT have found a way to make synthetic hydrogels act like muscles by putting them through a vigorous workout. After being mechanically trai…
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Microsoft is using synthetic DNA to store data

On April 29, 2016 by Michelle Turner With 0 Comments - Tech

Microsoft's data might be intact for thousands of years to come, now that it's looking into DNA storage as an option. The company has purchased 10-million-long oligonucleotides (DNA or RNA molecules) from San Francisco startup Twist Bioscience. Accor…
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