German Scientists Make Self-healing Rubber

Published 9 years ago in Technology. Submitted by sux2bu

Amit Das and his colleagues at the Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research in Dresden, Germany published their research in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.
The researchers have modified commercial grade tire rubber with a carbon and nitrogen additive that lets rubber reform…
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Top 20 Megacities In The World 1950 to 2035 - World's Largest Cities By Population

Published 4 years ago in Other. Submitted by sux2bu

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How does the Mercedes-Benz Stadium work?

Published 5 years ago in Documentary. Submitted by sux2bu

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is unlike any other stadium in the world! This video goes through in detail all the different levels, the halo board and retractable roof.

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Why the World’s Best Mathematicians Are Hoarding Chalk

Published 5 years ago in Other. Submitted by sux2bu

Once upon a time, not long ago, the math world fell in love ... with a chalk. But not just any chalk! This was Hagoromo: a Japanese brand so smooth, so perfect that some wondered if it was made from the tears of angels. Pencils down, please, as we tell the tale of a writing imple…
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Updated yesterday 2:13 A Retirement Home for Young and Old Great Big Story 166K views 2:45 The Fre

Published 6 years ago in Documentary. Submitted by sux2bu

Rare strains of corn, beans, squash and other native crops might have been lost forever if not for the protection efforts of the Potawatomi and Ojibwe tribes and the Jijak Foundation in Hopkins, Michigan. Thanks to the salvation efforts of these tribes and a seed-lending library,…
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