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This ‘self-lubricating’ condom concept uses clever chemistry to stay slippery

Research involved a ‘touch test’ with ‘slipperiness ratings.’
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The stiletto heel is the embodiment of post-war material science

Skyscrapers and sky-high shoes share one common ingredient.
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This textile’s twitching tendrils hint at a future of programmable materials

Responsive environments. No robots needed.
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It took carbon fiber—and spy work—to get Paralympic skiers better gear

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A wind tunnel and laser guidance helped the Olympic luge team learn about uniform tech

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This squishy little robot can lift 1,000 times its own weight

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