by Don Basile | May 7, 2019 | Blog
When it comes to protection, Kevlar has long been the standard for body armor. The heat-resistant synthetic fiber was discovered in 1965, and it’s high tensile strength-to-weight ratio makes it five times stronger than steel. It has many uses, but its most well-known...
by Don Basile | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog
Since ancient Rome, concrete has made up the literal building blocks of society. Producing it requires pulling natural resources such as gravel, sand, limestone, and other raw materials. In recent years, the rapid increase in construction has required more concrete,...
by Don Basile | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog
As scientists continue to research how to viably integrate graphene technology into everyday products, we are beginning to see how the wonder material might affect particular industries. One such area that graphene is beginning to enter is that of fashion and...
by Don Basile | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog
Within science fiction, particularly the subgenre known as cyberpunk, humans augment themselves with various technological devices and prosthetics to enhance themselves beyond human capabilities, or to repair themselves in ways that perfectly replicate body functions....
by Don Basile | Nov 7, 2018 | Blog
Graphene has the potential to become the next technological wonder of the world, capable of rapidly advancing our technology the way silicon did when it was first incorporated into electronics. As it stands, our technological progress, especially concerning processing...