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Stories about: self-cleaning

Nanoscale Domes Change the 'Face' of Solar Cells Solar power is the most abundant source of renewable energy in the world today, rivaled only by wind power and geothermal energy. The Sun will indeed rise every day when expected, at least for the next four to five billion years, so harvesting its energy is a long-term objective. Existing solar cells can easily trap ... 15 November 2009 04:58 GMT Self-Cleaning Windows Inspired By Butterflies It seems that every once in a while, nature's marvels provide more than just a beautiful thing to look at. The scientific field of biomimetics is actually based on this idea, and borrows from nature's creations those principles that might be adapted to devices or materials that could make humans’ live... 11 December 2008 09:02 GMT Plastic Bonding Enzymes Could 'Eat' Dirt Away Wouldn't it be wonderful if clothes washed themselves and the dirt on the kitchen floor simply disappeared? Don't lose hope, there may still be a way to do so! US researchers have recently shown that active enzymes similar to those contained inside biological clothing detergents could be used to coat surfac... 12 May 2008 09:41 GMT