New self-sensing metamaterial produces power

[Blueprint]( [A house that powers itself?](Researchers%20create%20self-sensing%20metamaterial%20concrete%20that%20produces%20power.) Why not! A new metamaterial concrete can compress up to 15 percent under pressure, producing 330 μW of power. It induces contact-electrification between the layers when triggered mechanically, which is further enhanced by graphite powder, which serves as the electrode in the system. But before you get powered up about that, feel the power of [this video](. It shows the reasons why the ChatGPT founder is investing $180M in life extension. Good morning. I’m Alice, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s dive in. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers heard about Doggerland and all the new theories that have emerged about it. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. VIDEO OF THE DAY [This is why the ChatGPT founder is investing $180M in life extension.]( [This is why the ChatGPT founder is investing $180M in life extension.]( Eternal life here we come! MUST READ [Researchers create self-sensing metamaterial concrete that produces power.]( [Researchers create self-sensing metamaterial concrete that produces power.]( A team of researchers has designed [metamaterial concrete]( for the development of intelligent civil infrastructure systems. A metamaterial is any material engineered to have a property that is elusive to naturally occurring materials. The research introduces the use of metamaterials in the creation of concrete, providing the option to alter its brittleness, flexibility, and shapeability to allow builders to use less of the material without sacrificing strength or longevity. The material comprises reinforced "auxetic polymer lattices embedded in a conductive cement matrix". According to the team, it induces contact-electrification between the layers when triggered mechanically, which is further enhanced by graphite powder, which serves as the electrode in the system. Studies have shown that the material can compress up to 15 percent under pressure and produce 330 μW of power. Researchers claim the project delivers the first composite material that features properties of compressibility and energy harvesting capabilities. → Researchers hope that these smart structures will further autonomous driving. The material can power "chips embedded inside roads help self-driving cars navigate on highways when GPS signals are too weak or LIDAR is not working." [Read More]( INNOVATION [Largest commercially operated engine runs on hydrogen in world first.]( The technology group Wärtsilä and WEC Energy Group have joined forces to [successfully test the capabilities of a Wärtsilä engine]( running on a 25 vol percent hydrogen-blended fuel. 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The tech billionaire recently sent a string of tweets that were extremely critical of Microsoft and its efforts to use OpenAI for financial gain. [Read More]( MAIL & MUSINGS Researchers created self-sensing metamaterial concrete that produces power. How long do you think it will be until this becomes commercially available? [5-10 years]( [In our lifetime]( [It won’t]( [I am unsure either way]( YESTERDAY'S RESULTS On Saturday, we asked you if you think the U.S. government should ban TikTok, and a massive 48 percent of you said definitely, it’s a risk to national security. 48% Definitely, it’s a risk to national security 34% I don’t use TikTok 10% I’m not sure about it 9% No, it’s fun QUOTE OF THE DAY We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us. Winston Churchill. 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