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Materials

Nanostructured glass used for high-density 5D data storage

Bat wing membranes inspire development of micro air vehicles

Biorenewable nylon from yeast and sugar

Made in space: new production frontiers

Batteries provide fresh jolt to desalination technology

US team develops un-hackable RFID chip

Boron nitride research points to tougher tools and advanced power grid technologies

Sandcastle worm provides inspiration for new type of wet glue

Electrostatics help to get a grip on awkward and fragile objects

Energy harvesting material could power wireless devices researchers claim

Intelligent windows self-clean and regulate temperature of buildings

UK consortium aims for composite anti-roll bars for trucks and trains