Electronic sensors, prosthetic limbs as well as wearables could be made from a special material that toughens up as it is hit or stretched, a property known as 'adaptive durability', research from the University of California has found.&nbsp;

<h2>What is this new material like?</h2>

The new material is inspired by the corn starch used in cooking, which can be stirred when water is added. The slurry nature of the corn starch acts like a solid when stirred or when&nbsp;punched quickly.&nbsp;

<h2>Understanding the science of adaptive durability</h2>

When you squish cornstarch, the tiny particles or its basic building blocks repel each other due to which they act like a fluid.&nbsp;

But if the surface is hit fast, the friction makes it act like a solid.&nbsp;

Researchers used two positively charged and two negatively charged polymers to create a material with super-small structures like miniature meatballs.

These 'meatballs' do not break apart, and the conductivity of the material is withheld right.

Scientists incorporated long molecules of poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid), short polyaniline molecules, and a highly efficient conductor – poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS).&nbsp;

<h2>Complex names, aren't they?</h2>

Well, all you need to know is that this combination created a material that deformed or stretched out when it was hit by rapid impacts.

The faster the impacts, the tougher the material became and added 10 per cent more to the adaptive durability and the conductivity of the material.

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There are applications for such material if it can be manufactured at scale.&nbsp;

Researchers have proposed smartwatch bands, wearable sensors and health monitors to be made with such material.&nbsp;

Eventually, artificial limbs could be 3D printed from this material.&nbsp;

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"There are a number of potential applications, and we're excited to see where this new, unconventional property will take us," materials scientist Yue Wang was quoted as saying by Science Alert.

The research has been presented at the Spring 2024 meeting of the American Chemical Society.

(With inputs from agencies)

Electronic sensors, prosthetic limbs as well as wearables could be made from a special material that toughens up as it is hit or stretched, a property known as 'adaptive durability', research from the University of California has found.

Electronic sensors, prosthetic limbs as well as wearables could be made from a special material that toughens up as it is hit or stretched, a property known as 'adaptive durability', research from the University of California has found. What is this new material like? The new material is inspired by the corn starch used in cooking, which can be stirred when water is added. The slurry nature of the corn starch acts like a solid when stirred or when punched quickly. Understanding the science of adaptive durability When you squish cornstarch, the tiny particles or its basic building blocks repel each other due to which they act like a fluid. But if the surface is hit fast, the friction makes it act like a solid. Researchers used two positively charged and two negatively charged polymers to create a material with super-small structures like miniature meatballs. These 'meatballs' do not break apart, and the conductivity of the material is withheld right. Scientists incorporated long molecules of poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid), short polyaniline molecules, and a highly efficient conductor – poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS). Complex names, aren't they? Well, all you need to know is that this combination created a material that deformed or stretched out when it was hit by rapid impacts. The faster the impacts, the tougher the material became and added 10 per cent more to the adaptive durability and the conductivity of the material. Also read | Breakthrough: Chinese scientists invent new porous ceramic that can be used in making hypersonic aircraft There are applications for such material if it can be manufactured at scale. Researchers have proposed smartwatch bands, wearable sensors and health monitors to be made with such material. Eventually, artificial limbs could be 3D printed from this material. Also watch | Chinese scientists develop smart fibre | How does it work? × "There are a number of potential applications, and we're excited to see where this new, unconventional property will take us," materials scientist Yue Wang was quoted as saying by Science Alert. The research has been presented at the Spring 2024 meeting of the American Chemical Society. (With inputs from agencies)

Hit me baby one more time: Scientists invent new material that toughens up with rapid impacts

Sri Lanka has asked a Chinese ship to leave the southern port of Hambantota after it was found to be carrying radioactive material, officials said on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Anil Ranjith, the top official of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority (SLAEA), said that the ship was on its way to China from the port of Rotterdam when it developed technical difficulties and entered the Hambantota Port.&nbsp;

The SLAEA said the vessel had failed to disclose its radioactive cargo when it docked in at the port. &nbsp;

The ship was managed by the China Merchants Port Holding Company.&nbsp;

The main opposition leader Sajith Premadasa said in parliament that the Sri Lanka Navy, who is in charge of the Hambantota port security, had not been allowed to carry out inspections on the vessel. &nbsp;

"The local agent of the vessel had not informed the presence of dangerous cargo on board cargo when they sought permission from the Harbour Master to enter the port."&nbsp;

Ranjith said it was a commercial vessel, which carried radioactive material, the particular material served as fuel for nuclear power plants. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;

Sri Lanka has asked a Chinese ship to leave the southern port of Hambantota after it was found to be carrying radioactive material, officials said on Wednesday. Anil Ranjith, the top official of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority (SLAEA), said that the ship was on its way to China from the port of Rotterdam when it developed technical difficulties and entered the Hambantota Port.

Sri Lanka has asked a Chinese ship to leave the southern port of Hambantota after it was found to be carrying radioactive material, officials said on Wednesday. Anil Ranjith, the top official of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority (SLAEA), said that the ship was on its way to China from the port of Rotterdam when it developed technical difficulties and entered the Hambantota Port. The SLAEA said the vessel had failed to disclose its radioactive cargo when it docked in at the port. The ship was managed by the China Merchants Port Holding Company. The main opposition leader Sajith Premadasa said in parliament that the Sri Lanka Navy, who is in charge of the Hambantota port security, had not been allowed to carry out inspections on the vessel. "The local agent of the vessel had not informed the presence of dangerous cargo on board cargo when they sought permission from the Harbour Master to enter the port." Ranjith said it was a commercial vessel, which carried radioactive material, the particular material served as fuel for nuclear power plants. (With inputs from agencies)

Sri Lanka asks Chinese ship to leave Hambantota port after finding radioactive material aboard

The Indian mobile industry will consolidate further if the government does not offer a material relief on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities, regulatory levies and potentially a floor on pricing, according to Kotak institutional equities.

Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) is the usage and licensing fee that telecom operators are charged by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).&nbsp;

According to the DoT, the calculations should incorporate all revenues earned by a telecom company – including from non-telecom sources such as deposit interests and sale of assets. The companies, however, have been of the view that AGR should comprise the revenues generated from telecom services only and non-telecom revenues should be kept out of it.

&nbsp;A 'no material relief' scenario would be an industry-structure-altering one, it added.

Even as the massive AGR-case-related payout is a meaty gross negative for Bharti airtel, the potential gross positive from industry consolidation will likely result in a net positive outcome, it said adding that Bharti could be a net beneficiary.

Credit Suisse noted that Vodafone's idea faced "another operationally weak quarter" and that the government relief measures are "key to sustain". Meanwhile, the Indian telecom industry scenario of heavy losses continue day after details of.&nbsp;

Losses incurred by Reliance communications in the second quarter of 2019-2020 were made public, reliance communications on Saturday said Anil Dhirubhai Ambani resigned as the company's director. Along with him, four other senior officials of reliance communications have also stepped down from their posts. These are Chhaya Virani, Ryna Karani, Manjari Kacker and Suresh Rangachar.

In the second quarter of 2019-20, reliance communications' consolidated loss stood at Rs 30,142 crore. This data was released on Friday.

The Indian mobile industry will consolidate further if the government does not offer a material relief on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities, regulatory levies and potentially a floor on pricing, according to Kotak institutional equities.

The Indian mobile industry will consolidate further if the government does not offer a material relief on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities, regulatory levies and potentially a floor on pricing, according to Kotak institutional equities. Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) is the usage and licensing fee that telecom operators are charged by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). According to the DoT, the calculations should incorporate all revenues earned by a telecom company – including from non-telecom sources such as deposit interests and sale of assets. The companies, however, have been of the view that AGR should comprise the revenues generated from telecom services only and non-telecom revenues should be kept out of it. A 'no material relief' scenario would be an industry-structure-altering one, it added. Even as the massive AGR-case-related payout is a meaty gross negative for Bharti airtel, the potential gross positive from industry consolidation will likely result in a net positive outcome, it said adding that Bharti could be a net beneficiary. Credit Suisse noted that Vodafone's idea faced "another operationally weak quarter" and that the government relief measures are "key to sustain". Meanwhile, the Indian telecom industry scenario of heavy losses continue day after details of. Losses incurred by Reliance communications in the second quarter of 2019-2020 were made public, reliance communications on Saturday said Anil Dhirubhai Ambani resigned as the company's director. Along with him, four other senior officials of reliance communications have also stepped down from their posts. These are Chhaya Virani, Ryna Karani, Manjari Kacker and Suresh Rangachar. In the second quarter of 2019-20, reliance communications' consolidated loss stood at Rs 30,142 crore. This data was released on Friday.

Indian Mobile industry to consolidate further if government doesn't offer material relief

The broader NSE Nifty was up 0.37% at11,631.1 as of 0434 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.41% higher at 39,056.99.

Broader Asian shares also rose as investors awaited U.S. retail sales data and corporate earnings to gauge the health of the world’s biggest economy.

Investors in Indian equities appeared unfazed by trade data released on Monday that showed weakening consumption in Asia’s third-largest economy, with June imports falling to their lowest level in four months.

“The market has already factored in significant bearishness and is looking ahead at additional rate cuts and monetary policy mechanisms by the central bank, and an improving economy by the end of the year,” said Sunil Sharma, chief investment officer, Sanctum Wealth Management in Mumbai.

The rupee was largely unchanged at 68.55 against the dollar amid a pullback in oil prices, while the 10-year benchmark government bond yield slipped to 6.3996% from the last close of 6.4327%.

Tata Motors Ltd, miner Vedanta Ltd and Oil and Natural Gas Corp were among the top gainers in the NSE index, climbing around 2% each.

Tata Steel Ltd rose 1.7% while power producer NTPC Ltd advanced 1.5%.

Crisis-hit shadow bank Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL), which had fallen as much as 8.3%, reversed course to trade around 5% higher.&nbsp;

DHFL’s rival Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd also swung around to trade marginally higher.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Ashok Leyland Ltd fell as much as 3.8% to a near four-week low after the automaker said it would close its Pantnagar plant for nine days due to weak demand and outlook for the industry.

Business sentiment in India in June was dragged to its lowest level since 2016 due to slowing economic growth, water shortage and regulatory hurdles, according to a survey by market research firm IHS Markit.

IT giant Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, down 2%, was the biggest drag on the indexes. Nifty IT index was down 0.8%.&nbsp;

The broader NSE Nifty was up 0.37% at11,631.1 as of 0434 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.41% higher at 39,056.99. Broader Asian shares also rose as investors awaited U.

The broader NSE Nifty was up 0.37% at11,631.1 as of 0434 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.41% higher at 39,056.99. Broader Asian shares also rose as investors awaited U.S. retail sales data and corporate earnings to gauge the health of the world’s biggest economy. Investors in Indian equities appeared unfazed by trade data released on Monday that showed weakening consumption in Asia’s third-largest economy, with June imports falling to their lowest level in four months. “The market has already factored in significant bearishness and is looking ahead at additional rate cuts and monetary policy mechanisms by the central bank, and an improving economy by the end of the year,” said Sunil Sharma, chief investment officer, Sanctum Wealth Management in Mumbai. The rupee was largely unchanged at 68.55 against the dollar amid a pullback in oil prices, while the 10-year benchmark government bond yield slipped to 6.3996% from the last close of 6.4327%. Tata Motors Ltd, miner Vedanta Ltd and Oil and Natural Gas Corp were among the top gainers in the NSE index, climbing around 2% each. Tata Steel Ltd rose 1.7% while power producer NTPC Ltd advanced 1.5%. Crisis-hit shadow bank Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL), which had fallen as much as 8.3%, reversed course to trade around 5% higher. DHFL’s rival Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd also swung around to trade marginally higher. Meanwhile, Ashok Leyland Ltd fell as much as 3.8% to a near four-week low after the automaker said it would close its Pantnagar plant for nine days due to weak demand and outlook for the industry. Business sentiment in India in June was dragged to its lowest level since 2016 due to slowing economic growth, water shortage and regulatory hurdles, according to a survey by market research firm IHS Markit. IT giant Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, down 2%, was the biggest drag on the indexes. Nifty IT index was down 0.8%.

Nifty, Sensex edge higher; auto, material stocks lead

Switzerland winger Xherdan Shaqiri said he hoped sportswear maker Puma &quot;doesn&#39;t make condoms&quot; after several Swiss players ended their Euro 2016 match with France with shredded jerseys. 
 
The German company blamed a material flaw after four Swiss players -- Admir Mehmedi, Breel Embolo, Blerim Dzemaili and Granit Xhaka -- had to change their shirts in the first half of the goalless draw in Lille on Sunday. 
 
Recent Arsenal recruit Xhaka had to change his shirt again in the second half. 
 
&quot;I hope Puma doesn&#39;t make condoms,&quot; Shaqiri told Switzerland&#39;s SRF broadcaster. 
 
Former England striker Gary Lineker took the opportunity to poke fun on Twitter, writing: &quot;Swiss team&#39;s Puma shirts tearing like paper. Adidas ball bursting. You can never rely on German efficiency!&quot; 
 
During the same match, the Adidas ball used burst in a tackle by Swiss midfielder Valon Behrami. 
 
In a statement, Puma said that &quot;our five Puma teams have played 10 games at Euro 2016 before this without experiencing this problem&quot;. 
 
It later followed up to say that, in all, seven jerseys were ripped Sunday in &quot;grabbing and tugging by French opponents&quot; in the European Championship match. 
 
It said its investigation had found that &quot;there was a faulty batch of material in which the yarn was damaged during production&quot;. 
 
It blamed incorrect application of heat and pressure in the manufacturing process in a workshop in Turkey and promised that &quot;there will not be a repetition&quot; of the flaw. 
 
Puma is also the supplier for the teams of Austria, Czech Republic, Italy and Slovakia. 
 
All of them had &quot;confirmed that they had no problems of this kind and are very satisfied with the quality, functionality and design of the shirts,&quot; said the company. 
 
&quot;Puma regrets the incident and apologises to the Swiss Football Association and its players,&quot; it added. 
 
The Swiss shirts will be needed for at least one more match as the team has qualified for the second round. 
 
Puma&#39;s German rival Adidas said today that it had agreed a four-year deal to remain kit supplier to Germany until 2022, worth more than 50 million euros ($56.5 million) a year. 
 
The agreement with the world champions came in the face of competition from US giant Nike for the prestigious contract. 
(AFP)

Puma blamed for material flaw after four Swiss players had to change their shirts in the first half of the goalless draw in Lille on Sunday

Switzerland winger Xherdan Shaqiri said he hoped sportswear maker Puma "doesn't make condoms" after several Swiss players ended their Euro 2016 match with France with shredded jerseys. The German company blamed a material flaw after four Swiss players -- Admir Mehmedi, Breel Embolo, Blerim Dzemaili and Granit Xhaka -- had to change their shirts in the first half of the goalless draw in Lille on Sunday. Recent Arsenal recruit Xhaka had to change his shirt again in the second half. "I hope Puma doesn't make condoms," Shaqiri told Switzerland's SRF broadcaster. Former England striker Gary Lineker took the opportunity to poke fun on Twitter, writing: "Swiss team's Puma shirts tearing like paper. Adidas ball bursting. You can never rely on German efficiency!" During the same match, the Adidas ball used burst in a tackle by Swiss midfielder Valon Behrami. In a statement, Puma said that "our five Puma teams have played 10 games at Euro 2016 before this without experiencing this problem". It later followed up to say that, in all, seven jerseys were ripped Sunday in "grabbing and tugging by French opponents" in the European Championship match. It said its investigation had found that "there was a faulty batch of material in which the yarn was damaged during production". It blamed incorrect application of heat and pressure in the manufacturing process in a workshop in Turkey and promised that "there will not be a repetition" of the flaw. Puma is also the supplier for the teams of Austria, Czech Republic, Italy and Slovakia. All of them had "confirmed that they had no problems of this kind and are very satisfied with the quality, functionality and design of the shirts," said the company. "Puma regrets the incident and apologises to the Swiss Football Association and its players," it added. The Swiss shirts will be needed for at least one more match as the team has qualified for the second round. Puma's German rival Adidas said today that it had agreed a four-year deal to remain kit supplier to Germany until 2022, worth more than 50 million euros ($56.5 million) a year. The agreement with the world champions came in the face of competition from US giant Nike for the prestigious contract. (AFP)

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