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Self-powered composite material detects its own cracks

A new multifunctional composite made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and piezoelectric materials can use vibrations to self-detect tiny cracks. This material could be used in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries to monitor structural health without

Can justice happen on a laptop? Study says yes

As courts increasingly turn to virtual proceedings, jurors who deliberate online may be just as attentive, engaged, and fair-minded as those who meet face-to-face, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Trump’s Arctic imperialism risks global climate meltdown

Trump’s anti-climate policies have already been damaging to the Arctic and global climate protection. Now his deeply misguided plans for Greenland and the rest of the Arctic, if allowed to occur, would increase the chances of disastrous, runaway climate change, threatening the

Cairn review

Siphons the rage out of navigation puzzlers like Death Stranding and Baby Steps, resulting in prickly but approachable climbing.