The use of spider silk in medicine, construction and military manufacturing is proving to be revolutionary. Take a look at this infographic from Sierra Cases to find out more.
Infographic by Sierra Cases
Category: Science
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Spider Silk: The Super Material of the Future
Spider silk doesn’t seem like the kind of material that could be used to save lives and stop bullets. As it turns out, it’s exactly the right kind of material for these important tasks. Not only is spider silk is at least five times as strong as steel and more elastic than a rubber band, spider silk can take a hit harder than Kevlar can. -
The Future of Baby Making
Every parent wants to have a strong, healthy baby, but is choosing their eye color and gender a little too much? Genetic engineering in babies has caused quite the debate, but it isn’t going anywhere. Check out the infographic below presented by CheapNurseDegrees.com to learn about the science behind genetically engineered children.
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5 Weird Energy Sources
Energy is one of the most precious resources, but it doesn’t necessarily come cheap. Scientists have recently found some very inventive ways to harvest the kinetic energy that humans create through physical activity, and most of these devices can gather enough juice to charge all of your electronic devices. Items such as shoes and even soccer balls have been fitted with small generators to accomplish such a feat. Check out this infographic to learn more about these brilliant inventions!
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Plumbing in Space
Have you ever wondered about how to use a toilet in space? Without gravity, things have the potential to get pretty messy. Astronauts use straps, clamps, and suction hoses in order to do their business. In addition to keeping things clean, their system allows them to conserve water, an expensive resource in space.In space, urine, wastewater, sweat, and even breath vapor must be recycled and reused in order to dramatically cut down on waste. It costs approximately $49,800 to send just one gallon of water into space, so it’s very important to reuse every drop.
In this infographic, EmergencyPlumber.uk.com explores water conservation in space as well as the ways in which astronauts help to cut down on water usage.
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The Science of Beer Goggles
Here is a superb infographic by UK dating website FreeDating.co.uk which explains the science of beer goggles.
To see the full size infographic visit FreeDating.co.uk