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Materials

Twin dilemma for strong but ductile metals

Chameleon-like material promises colour-shifting films for camouflage and displays

Scientists take step towards artificial leaves

Self-cleaning paint withstands hard knocks

Technology will help architects 3D print concrete moulds

Chemical bond formation observed by laser technique

Metal-free technique supports wider use of controlled radical polymerisation

So dry it's waterproof

Magnetic field causes a hairy moment for uphill water

Chemicals extracted from lignin could help produce bioplastics

Making progress towards profits from graphene

Diamond nanoparticles hailed for thermal conductivity